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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.

Microsoft: Every Role Is About to Shift

Microsoft: Every Role Is About to Shift

Microsoft says AI is now a utility—yet only those who redesign work, train every employee as an agent boss, and blend judgment with agents will lead the next decade of performance.
Microsoft: Every Role Is About to Shift

Microsoft: Every Role Is About to Shift

Microsoft says AI is now a utility—yet only those who redesign work, train every employee as an agent boss, and blend judgment with agents will lead the next decade of performance.
Gallup: Upgrade Managers to Coaches, Reclaim Trillions

Gallup: Upgrade Managers to Coaches, Reclaim Trillions

Gallup’s 2025 report shows global engagement and wellbeing have fallen to pandemic-era lows. Burned-out managers are the biggest driver—impacting team output, retention, and costing billions in lost productivity.
Gallup: Upgrade Managers to Coaches, Reclaim Trillions

Gallup: Upgrade Managers to Coaches, Reclaim Trillions

Gallup’s 2025 report shows global engagement and wellbeing have fallen to pandemic-era lows. Burned-out managers are the biggest driver—impacting team output, retention, and costing billions in lost productivity.
 Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Companies are redesigning work for joy—with cats, zen rooms, and Focus Fridays—because happiness isn’t a perk anymore, it’s the new productivity hack.
 Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Joy: The Most Underrated KPI

Companies are redesigning work for joy—with cats, zen rooms, and Focus Fridays—because happiness isn’t a perk anymore, it’s the new productivity hack.
Shopify Hiring: Prove AI Can’t First

Shopify Hiring: Prove AI Can’t First

Shopify CEO says employees must prove AI can’t do the job before requesting more headcount—AI is now the first teammate, not a future idea.
Shopify Hiring: Prove AI Can’t First

Shopify Hiring: Prove AI Can’t First

Shopify CEO says employees must prove AI can’t do the job before requesting more headcount—AI is now the first teammate, not a future idea.
Build Teams That Think Like CEOs

Build Teams That Think Like CEOs

Build commercially-minded teams by promoting innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and psychological safety, boosting revenue, cutting costs, and improving retention.
Build Teams That Think Like CEOs

Build Teams That Think Like CEOs

Build commercially-minded teams by promoting innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and psychological safety, boosting revenue, cutting costs, and improving retention.
Gartner: 4 Productivity Myths Killing Business

Gartner: 4 Productivity Myths Killing Business

Gartner reveals 4 productivity myths CEOs believe in, with HR involvement boosting productivity by 11%. Addressing them could increase productivity by 35%.
Gartner: 4 Productivity Myths Killing Business

Gartner: 4 Productivity Myths Killing Business

Gartner reveals 4 productivity myths CEOs believe in, with HR involvement boosting productivity by 11%. Addressing them could increase productivity by 35%.
The One Trait Driving 1.9x Performance

The One Trait Driving 1.9x Performance

Gartner research indicates that organizations focusing on potential rather than just skill proficiency in hiring practices achieve up to 1.9 times better performance outcomes.
The One Trait Driving 1.9x Performance

The One Trait Driving 1.9x Performance

Gartner research indicates that organizations focusing on potential rather than just skill proficiency in hiring practices achieve up to 1.9 times better performance outcomes.
(Recap + Playbook) AI vs Humans in HR (With Dr. Rebecca Hinds and Anthony Onesto)

(Recap + Playbook) AI vs Humans in HR (With Dr. Rebecca Hinds and Anthony Onesto)

HR leaders must guide AI adoption by starting small, encouraging safe use, personalizing training, aligning tools with workflows, and fostering trust—turning innovation into human-centered progress.
(Recap + Playbook) AI vs Humans in HR (With Dr. Rebecca Hinds and Anthony Onesto)

(Recap + Playbook) AI vs Humans in HR (With Dr. Rebecca Hinds and Anthony Onesto)

HR leaders must guide AI adoption by starting small, encouraging safe use, personalizing training, aligning tools with workflows, and fostering trust—turning innovation into human-centered progress.
Teams Are Overwhelmed, Learning is Key, and more from the FlexOS Network

Teams Are Overwhelmed, Learning is Key, and more from the FlexOS Network

Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart CLO: As AI reshapes work, real-time, in-flow learning is key. Companies must shift to dynamic, skill-based growth—or fall behind.
Teams Are Overwhelmed, Learning is Key, and more from the FlexOS Network

Teams Are Overwhelmed, Learning is Key, and more from the FlexOS Network

Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart CLO: As AI reshapes work, real-time, in-flow learning is key. Companies must shift to dynamic, skill-based growth—or fall behind.
Brandon Carson (CLO Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart): The concept of a "job" is becoming less relevant

Brandon Carson (CLO Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart): The concept of a "job" is becoming less relevant

Current Docebo CLO and former Starbucks and Walmart Learning Leader, Brandon Carson, explains why traditional learning models fail in the AI era—and the three key shifts organizations must make now.
Brandon Carson (CLO Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart): The concept of a "job" is becoming less relevant

Brandon Carson (CLO Docebo, Starbucks, and Walmart): The concept of a "job" is becoming less relevant

Current Docebo CLO and former Starbucks and Walmart Learning Leader, Brandon Carson, explains why traditional learning models fail in the AI era—and the three key shifts organizations must make now.
Women’s Career Growth Still Faces 'Broken Rung'

Women’s Career Growth Still Faces 'Broken Rung'

Despite educational achievements, women still face significant barriers to career advancement, including the "broken rung" effect, lack of mentorship, and insufficient support for leadership development, requiring struct
Women’s Career Growth Still Faces 'Broken Rung'

Women’s Career Growth Still Faces 'Broken Rung'

Despite educational achievements, women still face significant barriers to career advancement, including the "broken rung" effect, lack of mentorship, and insufficient support for leadership development, requiring struct
Beyond DEI - A Shift to FAIR

Beyond DEI - A Shift to FAIR

DEI faces political and legal pushback in 2025, prompting a shift toward the FAIR framework, which prioritizes systemic equity over performative efforts.
Beyond DEI - A Shift to FAIR

Beyond DEI - A Shift to FAIR

DEI faces political and legal pushback in 2025, prompting a shift toward the FAIR framework, which prioritizes systemic equity over performative efforts.
McKinsey's RTO Research: More Office, Same Problems

McKinsey's RTO Research: More Office, Same Problems

McKinsey’s latest research shows RTO mandates doubling office attendance to 68%, while remote and hybrid work decline. However, burnout remains high (one-third of workers), and 39% still intend to quit, raising concerns
McKinsey's RTO Research: More Office, Same Problems

McKinsey's RTO Research: More Office, Same Problems

McKinsey’s latest research shows RTO mandates doubling office attendance to 68%, while remote and hybrid work decline. However, burnout remains high (one-third of workers), and 39% still intend to quit, raising concerns
HR Struggles with AI Adoption: 40% Still Hesitant

HR Struggles with AI Adoption: 40% Still Hesitant

Our new report highlights that 40% of HR leaders avoid generative AI, with 35% citing AI adoption challenges and 36.5% concerned about the AI skills gap.
HR Struggles with AI Adoption: 40% Still Hesitant

HR Struggles with AI Adoption: 40% Still Hesitant

Our new report highlights that 40% of HR leaders avoid generative AI, with 35% citing AI adoption challenges and 36.5% concerned about the AI skills gap.
​51% Stuck in ‘Busy Work’—Are You?​

​51% Stuck in ‘Busy Work’—Are You?​

A Work Time Reduction and FlexOS report highlights a growing push for shorter workweeks, as employees demand fewer but more meaningful hours.
​51% Stuck in ‘Busy Work’—Are You?​

​51% Stuck in ‘Busy Work’—Are You?​

A Work Time Reduction and FlexOS report highlights a growing push for shorter workweeks, as employees demand fewer but more meaningful hours.
(Recap + Playbook) The Great Debate: Executives vs Employees Round-Table (With Phil Kirschner and Tim Oldman)

(Recap + Playbook) The Great Debate: Executives vs Employees Round-Table (With Phil Kirschner and Tim Oldman)

Workplace leaders reveal strategies to bridge the gap between executive demands and employee needs—redefining office purpose, metrics, and flexibility to design a resilient, people-centered future of work.
(Recap + Playbook) The Great Debate: Executives vs Employees Round-Table (With Phil Kirschner and Tim Oldman)

(Recap + Playbook) The Great Debate: Executives vs Employees Round-Table (With Phil Kirschner and Tim Oldman)

Workplace leaders reveal strategies to bridge the gap between executive demands and employee needs—redefining office purpose, metrics, and flexibility to design a resilient, people-centered future of work.
From Survival to Success: Why Innovation Needs to Become Your Company’s Core Strategy

From Survival to Success: Why Innovation Needs to Become Your Company’s Core Strategy

Alex Osterwalder, the visionary behind the business model canvas, shares why companies should invest in innovation. And, the surprising role HR could play in achieving it.
From Survival to Success: Why Innovation Needs to Become Your Company’s Core Strategy

From Survival to Success: Why Innovation Needs to Become Your Company’s Core Strategy

Alex Osterwalder, the visionary behind the business model canvas, shares why companies should invest in innovation. And, the surprising role HR could play in achieving it.
58% trade pay raises for shorter workweeks

58% trade pay raises for shorter workweeks

A Work Time Reduction and FlexOS report highlights a growing push for shorter workweeks, as employees demand fewer but more meaningful hours.
58% trade pay raises for shorter workweeks

58% trade pay raises for shorter workweeks

A Work Time Reduction and FlexOS report highlights a growing push for shorter workweeks, as employees demand fewer but more meaningful hours.
The Case for Working Less: How Reduced Hours Drive Productivity

The Case for Working Less: How Reduced Hours Drive Productivity

Can a shorter workweek and AI boost productivity? Tim Reitsma and Joe O'Connor discuss this game-changing shift in work culture.
The Case for Working Less: How Reduced Hours Drive Productivity

The Case for Working Less: How Reduced Hours Drive Productivity

Can a shorter workweek and AI boost productivity? Tim Reitsma and Joe O'Connor discuss this game-changing shift in work culture.
From “Smoosh” to a Better Hybrid Workplace – Liz Burow discusses key points of hybrid work in 2025

From “Smoosh” to a Better Hybrid Workplace – Liz Burow discusses key points of hybrid work in 2025

In an insightful interview, Liz Burow, a workplace strategy expert, discussed the evolving nature of hybrid work in 2025, the challenges it presents, and what it takes for organizations to thrive in this new landscape.
From “Smoosh” to a Better Hybrid Workplace – Liz Burow discusses key points of hybrid work in 2025

From “Smoosh” to a Better Hybrid Workplace – Liz Burow discusses key points of hybrid work in 2025

In an insightful interview, Liz Burow, a workplace strategy expert, discussed the evolving nature of hybrid work in 2025, the challenges it presents, and what it takes for organizations to thrive in this new landscape.
U.S. Employee Engagement Hits 10-Year Low​

U.S. Employee Engagement Hits 10-Year Low​

Let's dive into L&D trends from the TalentLMS 2024 Benchmark Report, exploring whether corporate training is keeping pace with evolving workforce demands.
U.S. Employee Engagement Hits 10-Year Low​

U.S. Employee Engagement Hits 10-Year Low​

Let's dive into L&D trends from the TalentLMS 2024 Benchmark Report, exploring whether corporate training is keeping pace with evolving workforce demands.
WEF Future of Jobs 2025: What are HR's Priorities?

WEF Future of Jobs 2025: What are HR's Priorities?

The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of work as we approach the end of the decade.
WEF Future of Jobs 2025: What are HR's Priorities?

WEF Future of Jobs 2025: What are HR's Priorities?

The Future of Jobs Report 2025, published by the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive analysis of the evolving landscape of work as we approach the end of the decade.
Should Employees Hold "Secret" Second Jobs?​

Should Employees Hold "Secret" Second Jobs?​

Explore the hidden trend of employees juggling secret second jobs, the ethical dilemmas, trust challenges, and how companies are navigating this evolving workforce dynamic.
Should Employees Hold "Secret" Second Jobs?​

Should Employees Hold "Secret" Second Jobs?​

Explore the hidden trend of employees juggling secret second jobs, the ethical dilemmas, trust challenges, and how companies are navigating this evolving workforce dynamic.
Remote Work: A Growing Privilege for the Wealthy

Remote Work: A Growing Privilege for the Wealthy

Remote work is increasingly a privilege of the wealthy, as Stanford economist Nick Bloom's research shows work-from-home days dropped 16% for middle-income workers but only 5% for high earners.
Remote Work: A Growing Privilege for the Wealthy

Remote Work: A Growing Privilege for the Wealthy

Remote work is increasingly a privilege of the wealthy, as Stanford economist Nick Bloom's research shows work-from-home days dropped 16% for middle-income workers but only 5% for high earners.

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