HBS Managing the Future of Work

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Sal Khan on retooling workforce development and redesigning college Apr 22, 2026

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The Khan Academy founder and HBS grad returns to discuss AI disruption—preparing for The Great Reskilling and challenging the status quo in instruction, assessment, and credentials.

Workforce Competitiveness: Business Roundtable's Kristen Silverberg Apr 08, 2026

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BRT's president and COO on policy and planning for multiple AI scenarios, work-based learning, skills-based hiring, and the ROI of employer investments in workforce development. Also, addressing skills gaps and promoting economic mobility.

Siemens' Judith Wiese on engineering a global workforce transformation Mar 25, 2026

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The multinational's head of HR and sustainability explains how the firm's investment in continuous skills building positions it to handle AI disruptions, demographic shifts, job redesign, and workflow changes. Also, industrial AI, defining core skills, and co-determination.

Units of work: Riipen's Dana Stephenson on experiential learning Mar 11, 2026

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The challenge is orchestrating projects that deliver business, educational, and employment value. The Canadian firm's co-founder and CEO breaks down the process.

Executive recruiting: Tom Monahan on algorithmic power brokers and adaptability Feb 25, 2026

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Corner office churn is up as demands multiply. Heidrick & Struggles' CEO explains what CVs leave out and why flexibility and organizational fit matter more as AI and global volatility undercut the predictive power of past performance. Also, AI-enhanced recruiting and lifelong learning.

Bank of America's Josh Bronstein on hiring for the long-term Feb 11, 2026

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The bank's head of global talent, an HBS grad, explains the value of cultivating careers, keeping churn low, hiring from within, and focusing on local markets and communities. Also, AI adoption, skills-based hiring, the pivotal role of managers, and training leaders to navigate turbulence.

HBS Project on Managing the Future of Work 2025 Year in Review, 2026 Preview Jan 29, 2026

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Managing the Future of Work co-chairs and podcast co-hosts, Joe Fuller and Bill Kerr, share highlights and insights from 2025 and look ahead to 2026. Top podcasts, research, trends, and a forthcoming book on managing the future of work.

HBS Skydeck: Can tech solve health care’s workforce crisis? Jan 21, 2026

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Presenting an episode of the HBS Skydeck alumni podcast highlighting the work of Lissy Hu (MD/MBA). How AI tools and training can help address labor shortages and skills gaps.

How HubSpot sells and supports its own AI transformation Dec 17, 2025

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The CRM vendor's Helen Russell and Jon Dick unpack the organizational and process changes, HR and skills strategy, and cultural shift. Mandates backed by tools, training, and engagement.

Fiverr's Micha Kaufman on the post-AI gig economy Dec 03, 2025

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The talent platform's co-founder and CEO returns to the MFW podcast with an update on the market for contingent work as AI changes supply and demand and raises the stakes for skills development.