Summary: HR Happy Hour - Episode 118 - 'Work and the Future of Work' Sponsored by Aquire Thursday September 22, 2011 - 8PM ET Call in 646-378-1086 Follow the backchannel conversation on Twitter - hashtag #HRHappyHour This week on the HR Happy Hour Show we welcome back HR and HR Technology industry legend Naomi Bloom to have a conversation about work, and the challenges and opportunities that await not only HR and Talent Management professionals today, but everyone that has to successfully navigate the complex and competitive world of work today. The world has indeed shrunk, emerging economies all over the world are competing for capital and talent - making the 'war for talent' truly a global contest. But it isn't just organizations that have to worry about global competition - its individuals as well, globalization, constant connectivity, and the ability for most anyone to work from anywhere have changed the notion of work forever. Add to that the emergence of free-agent nation, and the need to sometimes manufacture your own career makes preparation and commitment more important than ever for professionals today. This week Naomi will share the insights learned from her long career as a leader, and offer some advice as to the best ways to apporach work and our careers to remain relevant and competitive today. It's always fun talking to Naomi so I hope you can join us this week.
