Bruce Daisley, former VP of Twitter and author, joins Elizabeth Uviebinené, a brand strategist, Karl Nicholson, Slack's executive engagement lead, and Nick Srnicek, an academic on the future of work. They debate if the five-day workweek is outdated. Topics include the push for workplace flexibility, the mental health benefits of shorter workweeks, and generational shifts in work expectations. The conversation highlights challenges in implementing change and the potential for enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity in a post-pandemic world.
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Work's Great Unbundling
The debate over a four-day workweek is part of a larger renegotiation of work.
Companies' responses determine employee experiences, with some "market leaders" making missteps.
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Tech's Culture Missteps
Bruce Daisley joined big tech for better culture but felt misled by marketing.
Apple employees used Slack to organize against a three-day office return policy.
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Work From Anywhere
Professor Raj Chowdhury believes "work from anywhere" will be the norm for elite businesses.
Top talent demands flexibility, making it crucial for attracting the best workers.
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30 Ways to Fix Your Work Culture and Fall in Love with Your Job Again
Bruce Daisley
The Joy of Work by Bruce Daisley offers 30 practical ways to enhance work culture and make jobs more fulfilling. The book draws on Daisley's podcast 'Eat, Sleep, Work, Repeat' and features insights from various researchers and experts in productivity, wellbeing, and social psychology. It emphasizes the importance of deep work, self-care, and effective team management, providing tips such as the 'Monk Mode Morning' to reduce distractions and increase efficiency. The book also highlights the negative impacts of modern work practices, such as the overuse of digital communication, and suggests alternatives to improve workplace happiness and productivity[2][4][5].
After Work
Helen Hester
Nick Srnicek
Fortitude
American Resilience in the Era of Outrage
Dan Crenshaw
Fortitude is a guide for building resilience in the face of adversity. Dan Crenshaw, drawing from his experiences as a Navy SEAL and Congressman, offers practical advice on perseverance, failure, and finding heroes. The book addresses the prevailing 'safety culture' of trigger warnings and safe spaces, advocating for a culture of grit, discipline, and self-reliance. It combines lessons from history, psychology, and Crenshaw's personal story to provide a roadmap for individual and societal resilience.
Platform Capitalism
Nick Srnicek
Slay In Your Lane
Yomi Adegoke
Elizabeth Uviebinené
Slay in Your Lane: The Black Girl Bible is a comprehensive guide written by Yomi Adegoke and Elizabeth Uviebinené. It explores the unique challenges faced by black British women in areas such as education, career advancement, dating, and health. The book features interviews with successful black women across various industries, offering practical advice and inspiration for navigating these challenges.
The Reset
Ideas to Change How We Work and Live
Elizabeth Uviebinené
In 'The Reset', Elizabeth Uviebinené presents an optimistic and provocative exploration of how we can rethink our work culture, businesses, communities, cities, and society. The book is filled with progressive ideas and includes interviews with influential figures like Sadiq Khan and Nadia Whittome MP. It challenges readers to reimagine their lives and work in a post-pandemic world.
Is it time to abandon the five-day work week? Or is the "five-days on, two days off" cadence of work and rest more important than ever?
This event was organised in partnership with Slack, your digital HQ. Slack connects your teams, tools, customers and partners in a digital place that’s fast, flexible and inclusive for a work-from-anywhere world. From FTSE 100 companies to corner shops, millions of people around the world use Slack to connect their teams, unify their systems and drive their business forwards.
If you would like to find out more about how Slack are supporting their clients then visit https://www.slack.com/digitalhq for a host of valuable resources!
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Speakers: Bruce Daisley, Elizabeth Uviebinené, Karl Nicholson and Nick Srnicek
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