Introduction to Week 6

TL;DR

Week six focuses on negotiating the future of work, with instructions, team assignments, and a live video event planned for the following week.

Transcript

Welcome to our week six. It's time to negotiate the next generation social contract. So I'm looking forward to a really exciting and fruitful week. All the instructions are now on the platform on week six, so all you need to do is to go to it. You'll see instructions for how to find your team, your role assignments. Then you go through, and you'll ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💦 Negotiating the next generation social contract is crucial for shaping the future of work.
• 🪡 Labor organizations and unions still have a need for representation, but there is also a need for change and innovation.
• 🇪🇺 Digital unions and global unions are seen as important aspects of future labor representation.
• 😀 Apps and social media can be utilized to share information about good jobs and employers.
• 🎴 NGOs play a significant role in advocating for low-wage workers globally.
• 💦 Active involvement and not just observation are necessary to make a difference in the future of work.
• 🥰 HR professionals, policymakers, and educators all have a part to play in shaping the future of work.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the role of a facilitator in the negotiation process?

A facilitator is a neutral person who helps move participants through the negotiation process without influencing their proposals or the terms of the agreement. They can help with scheduling and answer any questions that may arise.

Q: What is the deadline for reaching settlements in the negotiation process?

The deadline is Thursday at the end of the day, UTC time 11:59 PM.

Q: What is the special event planned for the following week?

The special event is a live video interaction where participants will summarize the key lessons learned from the course, incorporating materials from polls, surveys, assignments, and discussions.

Q: Who is encouraged to participate in shaping the future of work?

Business leaders, HR professionals, labor leaders and their advocates, government policymakers, and those in the education field are all encouraged to bring their voices and ideas to the discussion.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• This week's focus is on negotiating the next generation social contract for the future of work.

• Participants will find instructions on the platform for finding teams, role assignments, and completing the preparation survey.

• A facilitator will be provided to assist with scheduling and answering questions, and settlements must be reached by the Thursday deadline.