Collective(s) Future of Work Briefing No.04 — Digital Strategy

Future of Work: A Four-Part Series

In early 2020, we found ourselves out of place. Locked out of physical offices, brick-and-mortar institutions, and communal spaces, we carried on by transitioning to a fully online, digital space. As we’ve settled into this technological world, we’ve come to treat it as a Place—an environment of meaningful interactions, a domain equipped with possibilities, a home base in which to work, connect, and make choices. This shift is more prominent than ever, calling us to rethink our relationship with technology as individuals, workers, and citizens.

In previous Briefings, we examined Business Culture and Belonging, Place of Work, and People and Transformation in relation to the Future of Work. In this Briefing, we take on a topic that expertly connects the dots; the Digital Space has long underscored our sense of identity, and its innovation and agility serves as fuel for transforming workplaces and ideas. Here, we focus on the individual and collective relationships we have with technology and examine its impact on decision-making, relationships, trust, and behavior. What worries us about tech’s presence in each realm of our lives? What’s next for the balance of technology and work, technology and power? This seemingly invisible force, constantly shifting while remaining a stronghold of influence, offers a fascinating vehicle for an exploration of the future of work and society.