Futures are always a reaction to the present; tomorrow is always a judgment on today. By training a microscope on how we work now, we can try to figure out how we’re going to work when this day is done. Though the future of work will always be in the future, the future of your work has never been closer. The rise of robots, machine intelligence, distributed ledgers, quantum physics, “gig” labor, the unexaggerated death of privacy, a world eaten alive by software — all these trends point to a new world that’s shaping up quite differently from anything we’ve ever seen, or worked in, before.

Emotional Intelligence, EQ or EI, is one of the top skills expected of an effective modern leader. According to research, with IQ and other traits being equal, EQ accounts up to 90% of star performance. Leaders with high EQ understand, use and manage emotions to guide to thinking, behavior and decision making in ways that benefit themselves and those around. The good news is, like any other mental skill, it can be trained. To get a taste of the field, we will be looking at introductory concepts from the Mindfulness-Based Emotional Intelligence program developed at Google under the name SIY by leading experts in neuroscience, business and psychology.

There are no completed things; there are only things in making (James, 1909). World around us is rapidly evolving and becoming more complex. As a consequence, organisations apply into new methods of working in dynamic teams, and Agile is one of those. But, is it enough? Do team members matter? An experimental research recently conducted and its indicative results suggest that teams of people with higher level of mindfulness do perform better and deliver better results. Yet, I avoid using term “mindfulness”, as it instantly is being associated with meditation. Of course, meditation might be a way to it, yet there is more into it. Thus, in my presentation I would like to speak about awareness / attentiveness at modern working place, how it leads to creativity and improved performance. Most importantly will suggest ways how everyone can improve attentiveness in simple and… enjoyable ways.

The increasing flood of information requires new capacities: the ability to filter the information, interpret it and the clarity of vision. That always requires creativity and new emotional qualities, as it impacts human not only intellectually, but also emotionally. It impacts organizations in terms or new structures and work design and eventually, taking into consideration the increasing diversity this new culture brings with it, it impacts the whole society. The challenge is to turn creativity into reality and to facilitate organizational transformation through competence building to become progressive workplaces with engaged workforces. This is a visual journey of first-hand stories into the change of culture and creativity and competence building as key drivers for business impact.

In the new era of industrialization, companies are automating their daily routine, which is why the role of employees in the company is changing. Technology replaces people in many places, but it also creates new jobs and jobs where new skills and the work environment play a huge role. For a company to compete in the labor market today, it needs to create a happy job for every employee. Creating a happy workplace with biohacking tools is a prerequisite for successful long-term collaboration between the company and the employee.

Technology now provides ways for you to identify your most productive time, your unique sleep needs, and even what food is best for you. Knowing this, why do we still wrestle with failed diets, esoteric sleep strategies, and unnecessary supplements? The convergence of health and performance allows us to amplify your productivity. Learn the steps needed to personalize your performance.

The rise of technology has enabled more people to create their life around their work. A ‘life-first’ attitude is prevalent among millennials and this is quickly impacting all generations as human beings seek to have a fulfilled life, not a ‘work-filled life’. Firms such as Upwork, Freelancer and others are growing at exponential rates as more freelancers join and book projects. Moreover more and more business are looking at building long-term relationships with freelancers who serve as integral and trusted member of in-house teams. Within the next five years, it is predicted that the global workforce will comprise nearly 50% freelancers.