Fifty-two percent of respondents to a recent Gartner survey said the pandemic made them question the purpose of their day-to-day job, and 50% said it changed their expectations of their employer. It explains why we’ve been hearing so much about the so-called Great Resignation.
In the first episode of a new series around the ever-evolving future of work, Chris Howard, Gartner’s Chief of Research, and Michelle Bazargan, a Senior Director of Strategy and Innovation, discuss how we arrived at the current moment, what leaders can do to adapt and, more so, fuel innovation, and what they expect to see come out of this reckoning.
Explore: The Future of Work Trends Toolkit
Opening Thoughts
The Great Resignation vs. the Great Reflection
Is the Great Resignation Only for Knowledge Workers?
Reevaluating our Relationship with and the Purpose of Work
Guide: 3 Strategic Actions for Success in the Year Ahead
How Leadership and Culture Need to Evolve to Fuel Innovation
The Pandemic’s Role in Changing the Nature of Work
Guide: Reinvent Your EVP for a Postpandemic Workforce
What Enlightened Employers Are Doing
The Shift to More Conscious Leadership
What’s Ahead for the Rest of 2022
Chris Howard | Distinguished VP Analyst, Chief of Research
Chris Howard is Chief of Research for Global Enterprises. In that role, Mr. Howard ensures that Gartner research meets the needs of senior executives, with emphasis on both technical and business leadership at the largest organizations in the world. Mr. Howard regularly interacts with and advises CEOs, board members and other senior executives at the world's largest enterprises. He is the recipient of several Gartner thought leadership awards.
Michelle Bazargan | VP, Team Manager
I believe in re-imagination over repetition. It takes audacity and courage to be different, and that’s what brings curiosity, creativity and growth to our businesses. AI and machines are part of the future, which makes focusing our energy on becoming better humans critical. We’re meant to be connected, not separated, and when the masks come off, we thrive. While my research and development experience is valuable, my business foresight and ability to execute at scale across strategy, technology, and innovation come from real-world leadership roles at Toyota, Oracle, Ultimate Software, and as a startup founder. These experiences give me the superpower to see future signals, spot trends, and connect the dots of details that most overlook. Over my two-decade professional journey, I’ve invested countless hours fostering connections with hundreds of dynamic teams globally, from innovative startups and midsize growth companies to complex Fortune 500 organizations, collaborating with individuals across diverse leadership levels and industries. My journey from escaping a war, facing the adversities of being an immigrant, to rising as a distinguished voice in business and technology embodies the essence of what is possible with bravery, grit, and curiosity. 📙 In my best-selling book Unmask Your Brilliance - Thriving in Workplaces Designed to Hide You, I unfold a powerful journey, offering an "insider's" perspective on the truth of what happens behind closed doors, how decisions are made, workplace pressures for conformity, and false narratives, while providing practical tools to become a conscious leader, with no title required.
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