The Future Report

It is undisputed that the world of work is undergoing a massive transformation. From artificial intelligence to robotics and automation, what humans currently do and what we will be doing for work in the future is changing. Yet, it is not only technological shifts that are having big impacts on the workforce. Although they redefine our world, social and demographic changes also have profound implications for our future. One of the key definers of our 21st-century workplaces is diversity. There are more women in the workforce now than there has ever been due to redefined life stages, the cost of living, and advances in gender roles. Additionally, workplaces are now increasingly generationally and culturally diverse. Workers expect their organisations to reflect the broader society they operate in, which is particularly true for the emerging Generation Z’s, who have been shaped in an era of great cultural and gender diversity. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to chat about effectively leading teams in these changing times.

As futurists, we study trends and factors that impact the future. However, futurists are not crystal ball gazers. We don’t just make wild predictions of what the future might be. Rather, we gather evidence and extrapolate the trends that are set to shape the years ahead. Businesses and consumers have encountered huge amounts of change in the last few years and this doesn’t appear to be slowing down in 2023. We believe that by observing the demographic shifts, social trends and technological advancements that have shaped the past, we can make informed predictions about the trends set to shape the year ahead. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with social researcher and Director of Solutions at McCrindle, Geoff Brailey, to chat through what we predict are the top 8 trends shaping 2023.

It is true that over the last decade, Artificial Intelligence has been increasingly applied to our everyday lives. Artificial Intelligence is the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. One of our trend predictions for 2023 has been Humanit-AI, where we predict that humans and machines will increasingly work closely with one another, and continue to be integrated. A big indicator of this trend has been the widespread use of ChatGPT, and in particular, the discussion of how it will change aspects of the education sector. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Data Scientist, Mike Abecina, to chat about ChatGPT and the impact of AI on the future of education.

Happy 2023 and welcome to another season of The Future Report podcast! We are delighted that you have joined us again for more insightful discussions around trends and the future. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with social researcher and futurist, Mark McCrindle, to explore how we can go about understanding, interpreting, and even strategically leveraging the trends that are happening all around us today.

If you can believe it, Christmas is upon us and we are about to say goodbye to another year. As we look ahead to the future, it’s also a worthwhile endeavour to look back at the year that was. From demographic changes to political events. From social trends to consumer shifts and technology trends. We’re discussing some of the most memorable societal events from 2022 in this episode, with McCrindle’s managing director, Sophie Renton.

Generations. Always such a fun topic for us to discuss. Why? Because everyone belongs to one. There are various generations intermingling in our workplaces and communities, so understanding the unique perspectives of each one is vital. It was George Orwell who said, ‘Every generation imagines itself to be more intelligent than the one that went before it, and wiser than the one that comes after it.’ In today’s episode, our Gen Y host, Ashley fell, sits down with a Gen Z, Steph Razey, and a Gen X, Mike Abecina, to discuss their generational differences.

They’re the first generation to be fully born in the 21st Century. The oldest of them began being born in 2010, the same year Instagram and the iPad launched. Yes, we’re talking about Generation Alpha – the cohort born between 2010 and 2024. While the youngest of them are yet to be born, the oldest of them are about to become teenagers. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with the demographer and futurist who gave this generation their name, Mark McCrindle, to discuss some significant implications of Generation Alpha's entrance into their teen years.

Recently, the world’s population ticked over 8 billion people. That’s right. 8. Billion. We’ve reached this latest billion in record time, and the majority of population growth we've seen has occurred in the last 100 years. In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with demographer and futurist, Mark McCrindle, to discuss if this historic milestone is an exciting one, or something to be concerned about.

Starting out in your career is a memorable experience. Often our first foray into paid work can be daunting, exciting, overwhelming and memorable - all at the same time. The world of work is changing, especially for today’s school leavers, Generation Z. They are entrepreneurial, career mobile, and could have 18 jobs across 6 careers in their lifetime! In today's episode, our host, Ashley Fell, sits down with McCrindle's Managing Director, Sophie Renton, to explore some advice and tips on how this new generation entering the workforce can stand out in the future of work.

There are many factors that contribute to our overall health and wellbeing. This can include physical exercise, sleep, sense of satisfaction, sense of meaning and purpose, and how one feels their life is going. Holistically it is often a blend of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. In a a study of employed Australians that McCrindle conducted with Reventure, we found that the majority of employed persons (42%) defined wellbeing as, ‘When I have found balance across my physical, mental, social and spiritual life’. It’s also pretty evident to us that people’s personal wellbeing has taken a bit of a hit in recent years. More than one in six Australians say they have never felt part of a flourishing community, and around the same number report feeling lonely “often”. More than half of Australian teen and twentysomethings say they are living with a long-term mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, and less than half of this age group report strong satisfaction in their life in measures such as a sense of purpose, contentment, personal growth and spiritual wellbeing. These are some staggering statistics. In today’s episode, our host, Ashley Fell sits down with social researcher, Geoff Brailey, to discuss some new research insights about the future of faith.