Employment Is Dead (how Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing The Way We Work)

With disruptive technologies on the horizon, traditional employment models are becoming outdated.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.

Advance Praise for Employment Is Dead:

"A crash course on how new technologies are poised to transform our jobs. If you''re curious about what AI, VR, and DAO mean for leaders and employees—or scratching your head at what these terms mean at all—this book offers you a window into the future of work." — Adam Grant, #1 New York Times bestselling author, Think Again and Hidden Potential; podcast host, WorkLife

"An insightful look into the rapid and profound transformation of work as a result of disruptive technologies. Perry Piscione and Drean offer a compelling guide for leaders everywhere to navigate these changes." — Ravin Jesuthasan, Senior Partner and Global Leader for Transformation Services, Mercer; futurist; and coauthor, Wall Street Journal bestseller, Work Without Jobs

"New technologies and work structures are a top opportunity for more effective collaboration and powerful strategic outcomes—but only if they are harnessed appropriately. Perry Piscione and Drean allow us to imagine the vast possibilities of the metaverse, gen AI, and more when ingredients like trust, shared goals, and strength-based working are in place." — Heidi K. Gardner, Distinguished Fellow, Harvard Law School''s Center on the Legal Profession; bestselling coauthor, Smarter Collaboration; and Thinkers50 top global management thinker (2023)

"Disruptive technologies are driving rapid change to the workplace, presenting new challenges and opportunities to both employees and leaders. In Employment Is Dead, Perry Piscione and Drean explain these changes and provide a road map to help us navigate the path forward." — Paul Daugherty, former Chief Technology & Innovation Officer, Accenture, and coauthor of Human + Machine

"Perry Piscione and Drean know firsthand how emerging tech changes the workplace and how we work in this era of convergence. Through this essential book, they become our ideal guides into the future of employment and new work experiences." — Cath