Employment Is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work - Hardcover

Piscione, Deborah Perry; Drean, Josh

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 164782642X ISBN 13: 9781647826420

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press, 2025

Synopsis

With disruptive technologies on the horizon, traditional employment models are becoming outdated. How will your organization adapt to the evolving landscape of work?

Business is on the cusp of a profound transformation. Conventional work models are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. Simultaneously, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, coupled with web3 innovations, including the metaverse and decentralized work models, is unlocking a new realm of possibilities. It raises the question: Is the era of traditional employment over?

The tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, from collaborating in virtual spaces through digital avatars, to managing transactions transparently on blockchain. Those who embrace these technologies—and the ways people want to work—will unleash unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation. But those who don't risk losing out on the best talent, and even becoming obsolete.

Employment Is Dead ventures into unexplored territories to reveal how these innovations can transform work into more democratic, human-centric, and empowering work experiences. Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean bring to life the seismic shifts occurring in the workforce, propelled by employees' growing demand for autonomy, flexibility, and a sense of purpose in their work. The authors challenge leaders to embrace these changes, offering vital insights into navigating this new landscape. With compelling case studies and cutting-edge examples, this book is an essential read for those aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital environment and harnessing disruptive technologies to redefine the future of work.

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About the Author

Deborah Perry Piscione is a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur and innovation and future-of-business thought leader. She is the author of multiple books, including the New York Times bestseller Secrets of Silicon Valley. She is a LinkedIn Learning instructor on the topics of risk-taking and innovation. She was previously a staffer in the US Congress and at the White House, and she served as an on-air commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.

Josh Drean is a web3 and workforce advisor at the Harvard Innovation Labs and cofounder of DreanMedia. He is an HR transformation expert who connects emerging technologies with workplace strategies. His work has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Forbes, Fast Company, and MIT Technology Review, and his YouTube channel has garnered millions of views.

Perry Piscione and Drean are cofounders of the Work3 Institute, an AI and web3 advisory firm.

Edition details

• Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press
• Publication date: 2025
• ISBN 10: 164782642X
• ISBN 13: 9781647826420
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 288