Episode 57: Opportunities and risks in the future of work: Danny Harmer, Chief People Officer, Aviva

How HR Leaders Change the World

31-05-2022 • 26 mins

Danny discusses the opportunities and risks arising from changes in work that have been fast forwarded due to the pandemic. From inclusion to technology and rewarding work, Danny describes her approach at Aviva.

Danny advocates that creating an inclusive environment is a culmination of small, daily activities, akin to getting fit or being healthy, and shares examples of cost-free steps everyone can take, including why allies are so impactful.

Asking everyone in HR to start collecting data on hybrid working, Danny calls on the HR profession to use this data to show models of working that are best for both business and people.

Here’s a snapshot of a few things we talked about:

[3:00] Responding to the pandemic

[4:40] Creating careers and opportunities

[6:30] The future of work – opportunities and risks

[12:00] The future of work – technology

[15:50] Inclusion – how organisations change society

[19:20] D&I – no silver bullet, keep going every day

[23:55] Capturing data on hybrid working

Referenced resources

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