With every period of innovation, throughout all of human history, the global workforce expands. In other words, new innovation creates new industries. Fact!
Does that seem counter-intuitive? Shifting of jobs to new industries, we understand. But we might also expect contraction of the global workforce when technology drives efficiency and new ways to create value. Shouldn't we need fewer people to get work done? Or does innovation not do that?
We're welcoming an expert on labor demographics and the working population of the world to help us understand.
BONUS: Guess which two segments of the workforce are growing the fastest?
In this episode, Bradley Schurman, Founder and CEO of Human Change, joins Jess and Jason to discuss the need to redefine productivity and effectiveness in the context of an aging workforce. The conversation touches on the challenges and opportunities of an aging population and the need for organizations to adapt to this demographic shift. They explore the relationship between technological advancements, such as AI, and the expansion of the workforce. Additionally, delving into the societal implications of an aging population, including appearance bias and the need for family-friendly policies