The document discusses the challenges facing workplaces due to various technology and social trends that are creating major changes. These include issues like economic insecurity, political polarization, and increased use of technologies like social media, mobile devices, and big data. As a result, many workers are leaving their jobs due to problems like lack of flexibility, benefits, pay, and advancement opportunities. The document argues that technology can both accelerate problems in the workplace, but if used properly as a "trellis" rather than a "cage", it may also help address issues like mental health challenges and create more humane and caring work environments.

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BECOMING HYBRID
PURSUING THE FUTURE OF WORK

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NO ROOM FOR HUMANITY

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EXECUTIVES
WERE WARNED….

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Technology Currents
• Social media
• Mobile
• Big data
• Pace of technology
Social Currents
• Economic insecurity
• Political polarization
• Demographic shifts
• Anxiety/Retrenchment
A Perfect Storm of Change Is Rolling In

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PLAN FOR
MAJOR SHIFTS

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FAST FORWARD

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Technology Currents
• Social media
• Mobile
• Big data
• Pace of technology
Social Currents
• Economic insecurity
• Political polarization
• Demographic shifts
• Anxiety/Retrenchment
A Perfect Storm of Change Is Rolling In
Is Here

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CLIMATE CRISIS

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PANDEMICS
A MILLION DEATHS

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RACIAL & GENDER VIOLENCE

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ECONOMIC INEQUALITY

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INEQUITABLE WORKPLACES

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MENTAL HEALTH

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I’M FINE. EVERYTHING IS FINE…

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23%
24%
24%
35%
33%
37%
20%
21%
24%
21%
30%
26%
Poor Benefits
Not Enough
Flexibility
Child Care Issues
Felt Disrespected
No Advancement
Opportunities
Low Pay
Top Reasons Why U.S. Workers Left
Jobs in 2021
Major Reason Minor Reason

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WHY ISN’T EVERYTHING FINE?

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THERE IS TECHNOLOGY FOR THAT

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TECHNOLOGY CODYIFIES AND
ACCELERATES SYSTEMS

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PEOPLE ARE DROWNING

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TECHNOLOGY CREATED A CAGE…

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…WHEN WE NEED A TRELLIS

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WHAT CAN WE DO?
WE CANNOT FORCE
OTHERS TO CHANGE

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BUT WE CAN BE:
HUMAN
Curious
Caring
Reflective
Joyful
Interested
Supportive
Authentic
Enthusiastic
Transparent

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Telling
Solving
Detailed Agendas
Status Meetings
Update/Report
Passive Conflict
Avoiding Emotion
WE CAN THINK DIFFERENTLY ABOUT WORK PRACTICES
Discussing
Exploring
Discussions
Text Chat
Ask Me Anything
Explicit Discussion
Include Feelings as Data
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@rhappe

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BE HERE

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Questions?
Rachel Happe
rachel@engagedorgs.com
@rhappe
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