Leadership expert Chris Goede and business consultant Perry Holley discuss the 5 key trends that will shape work in 2024 according to Harvard Business Review. They talk about the hybrid work evolution, push back against 'workism,' caregiving policies, generational shifts, and the rise of the portfolio life, offering insights on how leaders can navigate and adapt to these changes.
Embracing hybrid work models enhances flexibility and talent access but challenges leadership in communication and team cohesion.
Balancing work and personal life is vital to prevent identity subsumption by work, necessitating compassionate workplace cultures.
Deep dives
Hybrid Work Evolution
The trend of hybrid work is highlighted as a significant shift in the workplace environment, with the rise of flexibility and adaptability. Organizations are transitioning towards work from anywhere setups, impacting leadership dynamics. Clear policies and expectations become crucial for managing teams in hybrid work settings, offering benefits like expanded talent access while posing challenges in communication and team cohesion.
Push Back Against Workism
The concept of workism is addressed as focusing too much on work, leading to a lack of work-life balance. Emphasizing the importance of having a life outside of work, it's crucial to prevent work from consuming one's identity. Generationally influenced perspectives on dedication to work versus achieving balance are discussed, highlighting the need for compassionate workplace cultures that support individual well-being.
Caregiving Policies Forward
The importance of caregiving policies is underscored as the pandemic has increased caregiving duties' significance. Organizations are urged to consider supportive policies for employees managing caregiving roles for children or aging parents. Encouraging a compassionate workplace culture that supports personal journeys and caregiving responsibilities becomes essential for fostering a positive work environment.
In this episode, Chris Goede and Perry Holley discuss five trends that will define work in 2024 according to Harvard Business Review. The trends include the hybrid work evolution, push back against “workism,” caregiving policies, generational shifts, and the rise of the portfolio life. They explore the impact of these trends on leadership and provide insights on how leaders can navigate and adapt to these changes.