Joe Fuller

Joe Fuller, a Harvard Business School professor and co-leader of the initiative on managing the future of work, dives into the tragic case of the SS El Faro. He analyzes how critical communication failures and leadership dynamics led to the disaster during Hurricane Joaquin. By studying transcripts of crew conversations, Fuller highlights the struggle among officers to navigate conflicting advice and pressures. The discussion sheds light on the importance of clear communication and understanding human behavior in crisis situations, offering valuable lessons for leaders.

Join Joe Fuller, co-chair of the Managing the Future of Work project at Harvard Business School and lead author of the report "Hidden Workers: The Case for Caregivers." He delves into the economic impact of the caregiving crisis on productivity, emphasizing the urgent need for employers to adapt. Joe discusses challenges caregivers face, especially post-COVID, and advocates for flexible workplace policies. Plus, he explores how generative AI and government policy can enhance workforce participation, providing a roadmap for hiring untapped talent.

In this discussion, Professor Joe Fuller, a Harvard Business School expert on the future of work, tackles pressing leadership challenges in a hybrid landscape. He reveals why getting teams back to the office is fraught with complications and how AI might not replace jobs but change skill requirements. Fuller emphasizes the importance of leading with vulnerability and the need for organizations to genuinely address employee well-being. With hybrid work causing productivity dips, he questions if well-being programs are truly effective or missing the mark.