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Future Work

A weekly column and podcast on the remote, hybrid, and AI-driven future of work. By FlexOS founder Daan van Rossum.

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AI Replaces Even More Jobs: AI for Work April 2024

Which roles will AI replace in your organization? How will you plan for the workforce of the future? Let's dive into this week's newsletter.
April 25, 2024
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Nike vs. Nvidia: The Battle of Remote Innovation

Nike's CEO claims bold innovation is lost with remote work, contrasting Nvidia's success in the same mode. Why the discrepancy?
April 18, 2024
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AI: Sleepless Nights vs. Getting Into Action

Pew research reveals a startling 80% non-use of AI among people. Embracing AI, despite fears, is crucial for remaining competitive in today's world.
April 11, 2024
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From Hype to Habit: How People Actually Use AI at Work

AI isn't hype anymore! Discover how leaders are using AI to write, design, & boost productivity. Get your free AI toolkit started today!
April 4, 2024
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Atlassian PhD: Why Meetings Don’t Work, and What to Do Instead (with Molly Sands, Head of Team Anywhere Lab, Atlassian)

Meetings don’t work, but why? And what do we do about it? Atlassian’s Head of the Team Anywhere Lab shares new research.
April 2, 2024
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What the World Happiness Report Teaches Us About Modern Organizations

Explore some key leadership lessons from the World Happiness Report and how it relates to workplace joy and productivity.
March 28, 2024
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min read
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Trust, Neuroscience, and Embracing Our Weirdness at Work (with neuroscientist Paul J. Zak)

Learn practical strategies to build and maintain trust in remote and hybrid teams. Plus, the impact of emotional intelligence on business success.
March 26, 2024
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Working Overtime to Get the Real Work Done: Why 80% Crave Fewer Meetings (New Atlassian Research)

New Atlassian research shows that 80% of people agree they would be more productive if they spent less time in meetings.
March 21, 2024
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min read
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How AI is Transforming Recruiting – And What it Means for Companies

With bots now helping applicants apply for up to 750 jobs per day, it’s no wonder HR is flocking to AI to support them in the talent acquisition journey.
March 14, 2024
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min read
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The Secret to Amazing Online Meetings (with Jakob Knutzen, CEO, Butter)

We all want to run better meetings, but how? Meeting facilitation guru Jakob Knutzen of Butter shares what we can do to improve our meetings today.
March 12, 2024
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min read
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Klarna Replaces 700 Roles with AI. How Should Leaders Approach AI Workforce Planning?

Fintech startup Klarna shared they eliminated 700 customer service roles with AI. This could be the case study companies needed to revamp workforce planning
March 7, 2024
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BCG Research: Why Joy at Work Matters More Than Leaders Think

New BCG research shows that joy at work is critical to retaining top talent. We dive into the research and its implications.
February 29, 2024
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min read
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What OpenAI's Sora Tells Us About AI Job Losses

A sudden need to rethink jobs dawned on many creators when OpenAI dropped Sora. Let’s look at what Sora is and how it impacts our world of work.
February 22, 2024
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min read
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Work From Home: Bad for Burglars, Good for Moms

Working from home has many benefits, and this week, we can add workforce participation among mothers. But, it's not all good news: burglars are out of work.
February 15, 2024
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min read
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5 Ways in Which Apple Vision Pro Will Change How We Work

Apple Vision Pro redefines workplace dynamics with immersive spatial computing, fostering enhanced collaboration and productivity.
February 8, 2024
6
min read
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Why Remote Companies Are More Profitable (with Liam Martin, CEO of Time Doctor)

Liam Martin is a walking library of remote statistics. In today’s interview, he’ll share why and how remote companies beat traditional ones and much more.
February 6, 2024
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AI Hits 3 Billion Monthly Visits: What it Means for the Future Of Work (New Study)

A new study unveils AI's massive adoption: 3 billion monthly visits to the top 150 tools, highlighting the transformative role of AI in the future of work.
February 1, 2024
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Atlassian: CEOs Admit “Return to Office” Did NOT Raise Productivity

A new Atlassian report and academic research debunk the productivity myth of office returns, challenging top executives' views on work efficiency.
January 25, 2024
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min read
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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman drops features of ChatGPT 5. It’s amazing

ChatGPT 5: Sam Altman unveils revolutionary AI with enhanced reasoning, video support, and personalized experiences. A new AI milestone!
January 18, 2024
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min read
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Retaining Your Top Talent with Flexibility and Joy (featuring Debbie Lovich, Managing Director & Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group)

TED speaker and Boston Consulting Group Managing Director Debbie Lovich tells us the secrets of retaining your top talent. Hint: it involves joy!
January 18, 2024
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Why 2024 Will Be Your Most Productive Year Yet (Thanks to AI)

According to research, work stress is killing our ability to lead. But with AI and time-tested practices, 2024 could be your most productive year yet.
January 11, 2024
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11 Non-Obvious Expert Predictions for 2024

What does 2024 ACTUALLY have in store for the future of work? I rounded up 9 non-obvious predictions from leading researchers and thinkers + 2 of mine.
January 4, 2024
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min read
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The 5Ps of a Winning Employee Value Proposition

Are you struggling to attract, engage, and retain the best talent? Company culture strategist Josh Levine shares his framework to get and keep top talent.
January 2, 2024
15
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AI Upgrades, The End of Full-Time Work, and Remote Jobs // Future Work 2023 Roundup

Let's embark on a journey through the best of what 2023 has to offer in the world of knowledge, ideas, and inspiration about the Future of Work.
December 28, 2023
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