FUTURE OF WORK
The world is changing. And so is the world of work. New technologies, new industries, new sectors and new conversations have been pushing the boundaries of how we view work. This rapid change is also seen in the nature of careers in the social impact space as well as how institutions train individuals for professions. With the onset of Covid-19, these boundaries are only getting pushed faster. The jobs and the skills of the future that will enable significant progress towards achieving the SDGS are being created today and will emerge rapidly. Many of these core skills and jobs were probably not foreseen a decade ago. At the same time, many existing sectors and jobs that exist today are likely to change, transform or even fade away with the rapid growth of automation, technology and artificial intelligence. As per OECD Employment Outlook 2019: The Future of Work, 14% of jobs could get completely automated, and 32% are likely to change significantly. Out of the businesses surveyed for The Future of Jobs Report 2020 by the World Economic Forum, 43% indicate that they are set to reduce their workforce due to technology integration.
These changes are taking place against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic which has created an enormous and unprecedented global health and economic crisis, affecting all including the civil society. Studies indicate that CSR funds could shrink up to 50% while private philanthropy spending also declines, forcing organisations to cut salaries, layoff employees and cut back on programs. However, at a time when we need even greater investments in supporting civil society, budgets are being cut and underinvestment will be widely seen. Therefore, it becomes critical to look at how the future of work will change in the social impact sector; how new and innovative forms of collaboration between civil society, government and private sector can help advance positive social change and generate sustainable financial models; and how we can work towards increasing bold and collaborative systems approach - to meet the many challenges of the 21st century from the climate crisis, creating fair and sustainable economic opportunities and addressing inequality to training populations for the careers and skills of the future.
WHY WE ARE DOING THIS
In these times of rapid economic crisis, where many organisations perceive some form of an existential threat to their sustainability, the ability to develop effective networks and collaborations and foster continuous learning have emerged as some of the core skills for the future of work. To discuss this and more, we’re hosting a three day convening - Future of Work - inviting some of the world’s leading thinkers, doers, builders and troublemakers from diverse sectors to explore the key trends in the future of work and social impact. This includes how to effectively foster ecosystem building, how to generate greater economic opportunity at a time of increasing gig-fication of employment and uncertainty for many aspiring professionals, highlighting the key skills needed to succeed and how institutions and peer networks can provide effective training and more.
DETAILS: December 16-18 , 2020
The Future of Work track is envisaged as a three-day platform bringing together diverse stakeholders across the triad, i.e., three key sectors - private sector, government and civil society (NGOs, nonprofits) with the objective:
Sharing their insights, opportunities and challenges on what the future holds in light of the pandemic
Co-creating solutions based on each sector’s core competencies and capabilities
Sharing knowledge that could redefine what this future looks and what it could achieve
Sessions/Masterclasses:
December 16, 2020 | Day 1
12.30 - 1 pm IST | Introduction by Arthan
1.05 - 1.30 pm IST | Keynote Address
By Dr Rukmini Banerji, Pratham1.45 - 2.45 pm IST | Resetting the aspiration: Securing a dignified future for industry-employed informal workers in India
With Amit Garg, Leading Migration Expert | Sonvi Khanna, Dasra | Rajiv Khandelwal, Aajeevika Bureau2.45 - 3.45 pm IST | Fireside Chat: Reimagining the post pandemic leadership
With Mark Vernooij, THNK School of Creative Leadership4 - 5 pm IST | CSR & Future of Work
With Anurag Srivastava, CISCO | Binali Suhandani, AVPN | Richa Pant, L&T Finance | Satyam Vyas, Arthan5 - 6 pm IST | Creating Sustainable Social Impact: Investing for Good
With Aarti Wig, Yunus Social Business | Akanksha Sharma, STL | Kartik Desai, Asha Impact | Shantanu Ghosh, Social Finance India6 - 7.30 pm IST | Future of Work for Women & Gig Economy Workers in Collaboration with JustJobs Network
With Balaji Krishnaswami, Amazon India | Gillian Dowie, International Development Research Centre | Gurpreet Singh, Awign | Janine Berg, International Labour Organization | Payal Arora, Erasmus University Rotterdam | Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network7.40 - 8.20 pm IST | Fireside Chat
With Anit Mukherjee, Center for Global Development8.30 - 9.20 pm IST | Masterclass: Achieving Organisational Success Through Integrated People Strategies
With Kattie Capozza, Disco Porcupine LLC
Explore an approach to creating a people strategy that is deeply entrenched and integrated with the organisation’s strategies and financial framework.
Key Takeaways:A holistic approach to strategy development that partners program/business priorities, financial responsibilities, and people strategies
An understanding of the three phases to strategy development, their importance, and some approaches to consider within each phase
Awareness of the benefits of this approach and the pitfalls many organisations experience by not having people strategies developed as a component of organisation strategy
3 - 5 pm IST | CareerConnect
A parallel session for those looking for mid and senior level jobs in the impact sector to interact with leaders who are actively hiring and get introduced to roles from 10+ leading companies from within the Social Impact Sector.
December 17, 2020 | Day 2
9.30 - 10.10 am IST | Fireside Chat: 21st century skills that can reshape the world
With Eric Nee, Stanford Social Innovation Review10.10 - 10.30 am IST | Introduction to Day 2: Future of Work
10.30 - 11 am IST | Keynote Address
With Ashish Dhawan, Central Square Foundation11 am - 12 pm IST | The Future of Impact
With Brian Carvalho, IndiVillage | Madan Padaki, 1Bridge | Nisha Ramchandani, Axilor | Dr Sarayu Natarajan, Aapti | Smita Malipatil, IndiVillage12 - 1 pm IST | Technology for Good: The Role of Data & Technology in Social Impact
With Akanksha Sharma, STL | Nishant Pandey, American India Foundation | Sharon Buteau, LEAD at Krea University | Siddhartha Swarup, Facebook1 - 1.30 pm IST | Fireside Chat: Skills, leadership & work in a post covid world
With Roshan Paul, Amani Institute1.30 - 2.30 pm IST | Impact of Funding on the Future of Work
With Moutushi Sengupta, MacArthur Foundation | Samar Verma, Ford Foundation | Satyam Vyas, Arthan3.30 - 5 pm IST | Rebuilding the World of Work: Visionary Voices on the Post-Pandemic Economy in Collaboration with JustJobs Network
3.30 - 4 pm IST | Rapid-fire Challenge
With Manish Sabharwal, TeamLease Services4 - 4.30 pm IST | Fireside Chat
With Ian Goldin, University of Oxford4.30 pm - 5 pm IST | Govindraj Ethiraj in conversation with Anurag Behar
With Anurag Behar, Azim Premji Foundation and Azim Premji University | Govindraj Ethiraj, IndiaSpend and Boom//PARALLEL
4 - 5.30 pm IST | Masterclass: Redesigning Your Organisation
With Elizabeth Lembke, Transforming Talent and Mandy Chooi, mandychooi.com
Designing an organization is not hard – but it does require conscious thought around what kind of organization you want to be. We will help you gain the competence and confidence to do just that, with this practical, modern, that manages to offer serious learning, serious fun, and serious social connections!
Key Takeaways:We will help you first think through what kind of organization do we want to be, and immediately experiment with practical tips for what could work to make that happen.
By taking the time to become clear on the ground you stand on (your context, principles and beliefs), how you show up (the culture and leadership that will make you proud), and what you do every day (talent ecosystem, power structure, processes and ways of working) that makes for a healthier organization - we help leaders build organizations that are not only better to work for, are effective in accomplishing what they set out to do, but also one people believe in and can see their impact directly.
5 - 6 pm IST | The Future of Work is Here Now
With Anne Steen, Georgetown School of Foreign Service | Chris Maclay, Mercy Corps | Maria Claudia Camacho, Organization of American States | Dr Craig Zelizer, PCDN6- 7 pm IST | Short Talks: Thriving in the Future of Work
With Julia Roig, PartnersGlobal | Katie Fiore, Her Future Work | Marcela Fernandez, Selina | Wainwright Acquoi, TRIBE | Dr Catalina Rojas, PCDN7 - 8 pm IST | Fireside Chat
With Naadiya Moosajee, WomHub8.15 - 9 pm IST | Fireside Chat: Building the Purpose Mindset
With Akhtar Badshah, Catalytic Innovators Group3 - 5 pm IST | CareerConnect
A parallel session for those looking for mid and senior level jobs in the impact sector to interact with leaders who are actively hiring and get introduced to roles from 10+ leading companies from within the Social Impact Sector.
December 18, 2020 | Day 3
9.45 - 11 am IST | Women and the Future of Work
With Katie Pyle, Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy | Nandita Baruah, The Asia Foundation | Ranu Bhogal, Oxfam India | Saachi Bhalla, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | Soumya Kapoor, IWWAGE11 am - 12 pm IST | Climate Risks & Opportunities to Jobs Landscape in India
With Aarti Khosla, Climate Trends | Chetan Bhattacharji, NDTV | Sabina Dewan, JustJobs Network | Ulka Kelkar, WRI India12 - 1 pm IST | Masterclass: Investing for Impact: Opportunities and Challenges
With Prof Jasjit Singh, INSEAD
Develop insight into how the world of investing is evolving as more and more investors globally seek to make a positive impact and not just financial returns in deciding where and how to invest.
Key Takeaways: In what ways are grant-based models being complemented by investing-based models for funding societal solutions? What are the pros and cons of an investing mindset vs. a philanthropy mindset? What are the differences between different kinds of investing like venture philanthropy, impact investing and sustainable investing?1 - 2 pm IST | Fireside Chat: Journey as a Social Entrepreneur: Investing in Ideas and People
With Shiv Kumar, Catalyst Group of Institutions2 - 3 pm IST | The Future of Work is Digital
With Debleena Majumdar, Kahaniyah | Hari TN, Bigbasket | Poulomi Ganguly, Hughes Global Education | Prithvijit Roy, BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions//PARALLEL
2 - 2.45 pm IST | Masterclass: The great balancing act: Building strategy and culture together
With Arjav Chakravarti, Svarya
Achieving organisational goals depends on strengthening strategy and culture simultaneously. While the importance of strategy, systems and processes to scale an organisation are widely accepted, it is equally important to pay attention to values, beliefs and practices. In this masterclass, Svarya will share practical experiences and tips on how to bring about this balance within a growing organization.3 - 4 pm IST | Role of CBOs in a Building Resilient Civil Society in India
With Anupama Pain, India Fellow Social Leadership Program | Aruna Joshi, Kutch Mahila Vikas Sangathan | Ashish Shalini Srivastav, Shiksharth | Bhupesh Tiwari, Saathi Samaj Sevi Sanstha3 - 5 pm IST | CareerConnect
A parallel session for those looking for mid and senior level jobs in the impact sector to interact with leaders who are actively hiring and get introduced to roles from 10+ leading companies from within the Social Impact Sector.
