Inclusive Technology Is The Future Of Work

Inclusive Technology Is The Future Of Work

Never before has the future of work felt so unpredictable. Regardless of the industry, organizations are either rising or falling to the challenge of continuing to work remotely, reshaping company infrastructure and culture in response to the Black Lives Matter movement, and navigating the economic state of emergency.

One of the ways in which leaders can acknowledge these tectonic shifts is far simpler than one might assume; it is time to talk about the future of work as one that will be different than ever before.

Many leaders ranging from realist to optimist call this period a crux for opportunity – a period of deconstructed norms to rebuild a better, more modern, more equitable way to work. I tend to agree, but pay close attention to the wins around which future goals are set. A common thread between the global pandemic, economic recession, Black Lives Matter movement and U.S. presidential election is that women’s efforts to either alleviate or support each are largely underexposed. If the future of work is truly meant to work for the people who do it, then it must be inclusive to all.

Aptly chosen, the theme of this year’s 3% Conference, ‘The Radically Inclusive Future of Work’ encompasses each of these issues by embracing that what comes next for leaders of all industries will require diligent effort to modernize the way we operate.

This week, I am teaming up with The Sway Effect’s Jennifer Risi for the 3% Conference as part of our session entitled ‘Building a Better Tomorrow Through Inclusive Technology’. Focused on how we build toward and create a future where the people who imagine and build technology mirrors the people and societies for whom they build it, it is conversations like these that enable listeners to actively focus on the skills and support needed to create an inclusive work infrastructure.