What If?

Episode 5Nobody doubts there’s a serious problem with lack of representation in the workplace. But are centrally organised initiatives really the best way to deal with it? Inclusion experts Bernadette Thompson and Rene Carayol give their experienced perspectives on one of the most fundamental debates in business Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4To some, it sounds like a dream to work in a business with no bosses. But as philosopher Julian Baggini points out, if you think hierarchy is so imperfect, ask for the most junior surgeon possible to perform your next operation. He goes head to head with Rob Pierre, founder of highly democratised digital marketing firm Jellyfish Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3Advances in artificial intelligence are accelerating so rapidly it’s no longer quite so far-fetched to think an algorithm could take the CEO’s job. But do we really understand the implications of AI for the way we run our companies? Join Deloitte’s Hilary Richters and technologist David Weinberger to discuss the ethics of the rise of the machines Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2The coronavirus pandemic saw a forced exodus of knowledge workers from the office. But employers are divided on whether they want them back full time, part time – or not at all. Financial Times columnist Pilita Clark and Aviva chief people officer Danny Harmer explore the rights and wrongs of life on Zoom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1Employees like the idea of knowing what their colleagues earn – but that also means sharing their own salary details. Academics Emma Parry and Todd Zenger who take opposing views on whether pay transparency will help increase fairness inside organisations or lead to serious disgruntlement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.