Developments in technology are having a dramatic impact on  how we work, learn and interact with colleagues, the so-called Future of Work. New software platforms and AI-powered applications are being widely integrated into workplaces, bringing benefits but also new challenges to HR professionals and employees alike. In turn, Universities are having to rapidly adapt how they train people for a totally new working environment.  

In this episode of dotLAB Radio we look at the Future of Work, the evolution of the workplace, the technologies driving it, and how business leaders and students can adapt and thrive in this new environment. Our guests are Edel Conway, Professor of HRM and Organisational Psychology at DCU Business School; and Lena Rogova, Business Development Director at Opening.io. We cover areas including:

• How big data and AI-powered technology has changed and challenged the HR role
• Using new technologies to boost employee engagement
• How Universities are evolving to close the gap between education and industry requirements
• Trust and ethical considerations when rolling out new software platforms in the workplace  
• Why a candidate’s hobbies, interests, and volunteering are becoming increasingly valuable when job hunting