The future of work isn’t about trends - it’s about design.

From the Cpl studio in Dublin, Bill Banham sits down with Barry Winkless, Head of the Future of Work Institute at Cpl and author of Future Work World, to explore what’s really changing in work, HR, and leadership - and what organizations need to do next.

Barry shares a practical framework for understanding the future of work through three core lenses: "Workplace, Workforce, and Worktasks". Together, they unpack how HR leaders can move beyond policies and become designers of better organizations, stronger employee value propositions, and more compelling talent destinations.

You’ll also hear insights on:

• The real drivers of employee retention and engagement
• Why leadership teams often misread what talent actually wants
• Flexible work, hybrid work, and the presence vs performance debate
• AI in HR and the workplace: human replacement vs human augmentation
• Building future-ready organizations with human-centered design
• The rise of cooperative leadership and shared accountability
• Using storytelling and “future objects” to improve strategic decisions

If you’re an HR leader, talent strategist, or business executive navigating AI, hybrid work, and workforce transformation, this episode offers a clear and actionable perspective on designing the future of work.

Connect with Barry: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-winkless-7357094/

Check out Barry's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Future-Work-World-Leaders-Destinations/dp/1394349378

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