From fixed offices to fluid talent networks – how the nature of work transforms across four distinct eras
"Work is a job for life."
Lifetime employment, rigid hierarchies, defined roles, clear career ladders
Consistency, seniority, loyalty
Individual agency vs. institutional control, limited mobility
Globalization, technology enabling offshoring, breaking the stability pact
"Work is what you do."
Portfolio careers, distributed teams, skill-based roles with location flexibility
Skills, adaptability, measurable output
Flexibility vs. instability - constant reinvention required to stay relevant
AI and automation questioning which human skills retain value
"Work is human+machine collaboration."
Hybrid human-AI teams, fluid networks, continuous learning
Judgment, creativity, strategic reasoning, care - distinctly human contributions
Adaptation speed vs. meaning erosion, "what should humans do?"
Approaching capability parity in cognitive tasks, forcing purpose reckoning
"Work is what matters to you."
Contribution-based talent networks, mission-driven AI-powered ecosystems
Impact, meaning, stewardship of human and planetary flourishing
When everyone pursues individual purpose, how do we align collective action?
Need for collective sense-making and coordinated impact
Build Technology Advantage – Gain Clarity Among Chaos
Reactive purchases, siloed tools
Governed roadmaps, basic integration
Technology enabling business strategy
Rapid experimentation, continuous evolution
Pioneering industry-reshaping innovation
