01/24/2018

Forge a Pathway for Shared Future Success

Simply prioritize the human experience in the workplace

The World Economic Forum's agenda for its annual meeting in Davos this month is 'Creating a Shared Future in a Fractured World'. January is a time for fresh thinking and I've been giving some thought to the words 'shared future' as the resounding note of optimism in that theme. In particular, I have been reflecting on how that applies to the changing concept of work.

We see evidence all around us of advances in technology and big data transforming our work and lifestyles. What's becoming equally apparent in the workplace, as a complementary counterpart to digitalization, is a strong recognition of the importance of human experience. The phrase has developed a buzz, but I think it's worth breaking down. What do we mean by human experience in the workplace, and why is it so important?

Work is not separate from life and it never has been. What has changed is our perspective, our understanding of what's possible. The digital age has encouraged us to take a long hard look at ourselves. We've learned a little more about what makes us human and what makes us happy.

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