The Future of Work is facing massive, simultaneous, and interconnected disruptions. We need to work together towards solutions to shape a more human-centered future of work that works for all.
With that in mind, we have created the New Era for Work Challenge, in partnership with TEDxIHEID, and look forward to hearing your ideas and solutions!
The top 6 participants will have the opportunity to participate in a training session offered to TEDxIHEID speakers and will be part of a social media campaign on all TEDxIHEID and TASC Platform channels.
The winning participant will have the opportunity to present their ideas in a TEDx-style talk during the Youth Thinking Ahead day (April 27th, 2022) at the Future of Work Summit (April 26-29, 2022).
The goal of this challenge is to stimulate new ideas on the Future of Work, while profiling the intellectual rigor and eloquence of participating students.
As a participant in the challenge, you will be asked to identify a key challenge for the world of work, related to one of our three themes, and propose a solution that can lead to a new era for work.
Your content should be delivered via a short video pitching your idea (max 3 minutes).
The themes for this challenge are the following:
Technology Reshaping the Future of Work
In the Covid-19 era, new technologies have allowed us to work remotely and provide workers with more autonomy. However, these new forms of work are also a synonym of more working hours, blurred lines between work and personal life and higher levels of stress. On the other hand, robots and AI are increasingly replacing workers and not only in the industrial sector. How is technology impacting and going to impact the future of work?
Climate Crisis and System Disruption
A just transition to an environmentally sustainable economy is an essential component of our response to climate change. But beyond this colossal task, are there further systemic disruptions of the climate crisis that will impact the future of work? What will be the consequences of large-scale migration and restructuring of infrastructure as part of climate adaptation responses? How will we respond to demands of young people and workers for more environmentally and socially conscious employers? Can we imagine a more ecological, fair, and democratic future of work?
The Great Resignation: Rethinking Work Culture
The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred a large-scale resignation of workers across countries and industries. Early analysis points towards an aspirational workforce seeking to maintain the benefits of flexible work, work-life balance, and more rewarding opportunities. But are these opportunities available to all segments of the workforce? Are companies and jobs really changing enough to meet the rising expectations of a new generation of workers? How radically do we need to realign our systems, cultures, and operating models to ensure an inclusive, meaningful, and human future of work?
Any student, of any age, currently enrolled in a higher education institution.
Please note that the winning students will be required to be present in Geneva for a training session (dates to be determined) and to participate in the Future of Work Summit on April 26-29, 2022.
The deadline to submit your video is Sunday March 20th, 2022, 23:59 CET
You may submit your video here.
All communication with participating students will take place online via a dedicated group on The TASC Community
Additionally, if you are unable to access The TASC community, the organizers can be reached by e-mail at: yta@tascplatform.org.
Download the challenge guideline here.