HR’s Role in the Reinvention of Work

HR’s Role in the Reinvention of Work

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Dr. Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute

In this episode Mervyn talks to Kelly Monahan, Managing Director of the Upwork Research Institute, about their latest research on the reinvention of work and the roles that Generative AI, taskification and job disruption will play in reshaping the future talent market.

Amongst the research findings they discuss: 

• Exponential growth in the number of tasks and skills
• The multiflexing workforce
• Why Generative AI is a ‘grey rhino’ and not a ‘black swan’ event
• Creation of ‘high value’ work
• Negating the potential for insecurity and instability in future talent markets
• Practical considerations for HR teams

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