HBS Managing the Future of Work

Are existing institutions up to the task of preparing the labor force for emerging jobs while also addressing longstanding issues of participation and productivity? AI only raises the value of human skills in meeting the challenge. Drawing on her leadership experience across business, government, higher education, and philanthropy, Pritzker discusses what it will take to adapt the complex workforce development system to provide maximum access to the benefits of a radically shifting economy.

How an aging workforce and longer, more complex careers increase the benefits of a well-managed multigenerational workplace. The ROI of dispelling old tropes, promoting learning, and supporting caregivers.

The CEO of the former OneTen explains the skills-first hiring catalyst's new formula: workforce intelligence and advising plus talent supply. And why shifting the discussion from credentials to capabilities helps organizations navigate AI disruption.     

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 modern work—for employees and employers alike.

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