Work Now and in the Future: Tools for Thinking podcast (Season 3)
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Stewart Clegg: Organizations for Liquid-Modern Times: Navigating Change in Today's Workplaces
Our guest in the episode is Professor Stewart Clegg, a leading sociologist and organizational theorist from the University of Sydney’s School of Project Management. Professor Clegg will dive into a fascinating topic: organizations for "liquid-modern" times—a concept that redefines how we think about the ever-changing dynamics of today’s workplaces.
Alessandro Delfanti: The Warehouse: Workers and Robots at Amazon
In this episode, we are joined by Professor Alessandro Delfanti. He teaches Culture and New Media at the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology at UTM and holds a graduate appointment in the Faculty of Information. Professor Delfanti’s research explores the intersection of digital cultures and science and technology studies. His work focuses on the political economy of communication, digital labor, hacking, social movements, and open science.
Anjali Rameshbabu: Designing Work to Foster Social Connection and Well-being
This podcast explores how intentional design of work and daily rituals can combat two of today’s biggest challenges: loneliness and chronic illness. Drawing on Anjali’s research, it highlights the power of social connection—focusing on simple, human-centered interventions like communal meal breaks—to improve well-being, particularly among often-overlooked healthcare workers.
