2023 Workplace Chronicles: Preparing for a Thriving 2024 with Ben Eubanks
Are we truly prepared for the seismic shifts in the workplace that 2024 promises to bring? This week I reconnected my good friend Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research and Advisory, to unpack some of the latest workplace data of 2023 and deconstruct how it fits into the evolving landscape of the modern workplace and the pivotal role of AI in shaping our professional futures. We dove into the crucial gap between employer wellbeing initiatives and employee realities, the shifting dynamics of career mobility, and the impactful role of AI in reshaping leadership and talent acquisition. This conversation is vital as we consider the nuances of employee engagement and the balance between AI efficiency and human leadership in the future of work. Listen in for an insightful discussion that offers valuable perspectives as we all prepare for navigating work in 2024 and beyond. Show Notes: 00:00- Introduction and Key Research Findings 20:37 - AI in Leadership and Management 35:02 - Personalization and Workplace Belonging 45:20 - Leadership Selection and Development 54:12 - Career Mobility and Employee Preferences 1:01:50 - Closing Thoughts and Future Outlook