In this episode of Work and the Future, economist and keynote speaker Linda Nazareth talks about the labour market and work trends. She covers:

• The state of the global economy and why it looks better than had been feared eariler this year
• The data to watch on U.S. jobs in the absent of government reports
• Canada’s labour market picture and why it is looking a little brighter
• Why the term ‘Workslop’ is becoming a household work and what that means for the future of AI
• Why the ‘work’ part of work-life balance is having a moment, amplified by the 996 culture and some support from the new Japanese Prime Minister

About Linda Nazareth:

Linda Nazareth is an economist, futurist and expert on the future of work. The author of five books including her most recent Working it Out: Getting Ready for the Redefined World of Work (2023), she is also a regular columnist for the Globe and Mail and the Host of podcast ‘Work and the Future’.

As a sought-after keynote speaker, Linda’s audiences have spanned a range of audiences and have included clients such as The Economist Magazine, LVMH, American Express, and the Bank of Montreal all of whom have benefitted from the way that she can take huge ideas and distill them into information that organizations can use for their own strategic planning purposes.

Book Linda as your Keynote Speaker:

Ready to navigate the future of work at your next event? Linda Nazareth helps organizations understand and prepare for workplace transformation. Visit lindanazareth.com to learn more about booking Linda for your conference or corporate event.

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