HBS Managing the Future of Work

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Why time away may be the future of work

As careers last longer and AI accelerates workplace change, should extended career breaks become part of workforce strategy? Harvard Business School senior lecturer DJ DiDonna on burnout, reskilling, organizational resilience, and why sabbaticals may be a missing institution in m ... Show more

. 37min 22sec

From the archive: Cal Newport on slow productivity and next-wave AI

We present Joe Fuller’s 2025 conversation with the Georgetown computer scientist, New Yorker contributor, and longtime student of knowledge work.

. 43min 42sec

RBC's Kelly Bradley on Disclosure, Disruption, and Developing Talent

The Royal Bank of Canada CHRO explains how the bank's early AI investments are reshaping talent, leadership, and work. Also: RBC's strategic approach to integrating HSBC Bank Canada, redesigning entry-level roles, expanding college recruiting, balancing automation with relationsh ... Show more

. 40min 36sec

Steve Odland on governing AI in an age of uncertainty

The Conference Board's president and CEO sees AI as less a technological challenge than a managerial one, exacerbated by increasing global volatility. Drawing parallels to the introduction of the personal computer, he argues that governance, workflow redesign, and organizational ... Show more

. 44min 26sec

HBS Skydeck: Boosting Community College Outcomes

We present a recent episode of the HBS SkyDeck alumni podcast featuring Aarti Dhupelia (MBA 2005), CEO of One Million Degrees. The nonprofit supports community college students through career development, paid internships, and financial incentives tied to academic progress. Dhupe ... Show more

. 15min 0sec