Darrell West is the VP of Government Studies and Director of the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Brookings Institute. He is also the Author of “The Future of Work: Robots, AI, and Automation”. Today, we discuss his new book, how the government, corporations, and HR workers need to be ready for changes to the industry within the next five years. Tune in to hear what to expect for the future of HR. Topics: His decades of focus on technology in the workplace Dealing with fear of...

Jacqueline Carter is the Co-Author of 'The Mind of the Leader: How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results'. Currently, she is an International Partner for Potential Project and has over twenty years of experience working with organizations across globe to enhance effectiveness and improve performance. Today, we’re going to talk about the secret behind real productivity, mindfulness, and being the leader you want to be. Topics: Working as a...

Marion McGovern, Author of Thriving in the Gig Economy, is also the Co-Founder and former CEO of M Squared consulting. She specialized in employment law and used that knowledge during her time teaching at the School of Management at the University of San Francisco for seven years. Today, we talk about redefining the gig economy and how it affects the way we look at talent. Join us for an in-depth look at the current state of the gig economy. Topics: The current gig economy The urgency...

Dr. Annie McKee is a best-selling author, respected academic, speaker and advisor to top global leaders. As a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, she teaches and leads the PennCLO Executive Doctoral program and the MedEd Master’s program. As coach to executives in Fortune/FTSE 500 companies and organizations around the globe, Annie uses a person-centered approach to help leaders develop their emotional intelligence, enhance their strategic thinking...

Graeme Johnson is the Global Head of Employer Brand and Talent Acquisition Strategy for British Telecommunications. He has an Economics degree with experience in recruiting. He has worked for Virgin Media and British Telecommunications, where he blended his marketing and econ experience in order to transform his employer’s brands. Today we discuss his career evolution and how to move from an operations role to a strategic leading position. Join us! Topics: Turning an employer brand around...

Beth Porter is the CEO Riff Learning, an advanced machine-learning tool that enhances hiring and talent development. Beth previously worked at EdEx and Pearson; she has used this experience (25 years in educational technology) to help create Riff Learning. Today, we peek into the not-so-distant future where behavioral tech will be used by organizations in order to not only hire, but also help create healthy teams. Topics: How Beth got into this line of work by mistake The biases towards...

Ulrik Juul Christensen is the Executive Chairman of Area 9 and specializes in the identification of human errors. He has written articles for the Harvard Business Review and coined the term “unconscious incompetence”. Today, we discuss cognitive overload, four-dimensional learning, and behaviors that can work for and against you. Area 9 is an industry-leading “biological” adaptive engine; a proven solution tailored to target specific needs of corporate employees. Our technology personalizes...