Anne-Marie Slaughter

Ohood Al Roumi, UAE’s Minister of State for Government Development and the Future, shares her experience in implementing a shorter work week. Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup, discusses flexible work strategies while Hilary Cottam highlights historical shifts in work time norms. Anne-Marie Slaughter emphasizes managing by tasks rather than hours. The conversation dives into the societal benefits of a four-day work week, the need for cultural shifts, and the potential for increased productivity and well-being in post-pandemic work environments.

In this engaging discussion, Ohood Al Roumi, UAE’s Minister of State for Government Development, shares her experience implementing a shorter workweek in the UAE. Jonas Prising, CEO of ManpowerGroup, offers insights on flexible work arrangements. Hilary Cottam, a social entrepreneur, provides historical context on the evolution of work schedules, while Anne-Marie Slaughter emphasizes the societal benefits of a task-based approach. Together, they explore the potential for improved work-life balance and the necessity of rethinking traditional work structures.

Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, talks about the care economy and how technology can make humans whole. Topics include caring for elders, the childcare crisis, AI shifting the care economy, and the changing concept of human beings. They also discuss reorganizing businesses and governments for a better future.

In this enlightening discussion, Alison Gopnik, a psychology professor at UC Berkeley, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, CEO of New America, explore the often-overlooked world of caregiving. They emphasize the universal yet invisible nature of caregiving and its critical role in human development. The conversation highlights the need for systemic support and policy changes to acknowledge caregivers, particularly women and immigrants. Through personal anecdotes, they advocate for rethinking the societal value placed on caregiving roles, fostering a more compassionate community.

Matt Duss, a former foreign-policy advisor to Sen. Bernie Sanders, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, former director of policy planning at the State Department, dive into Kamala Harris's evolving foreign policy. They discuss her balancing act in Middle Eastern politics, navigating the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The duo also highlights her pro-worker agenda, challenges with immigration, and the delicate U.S.-China relations, all while emphasizing the need for a pragmatic, rules-based approach to global interactions.