Cat Barnard
catbarnard.bsky.social
Cat Barnard
@catbarnard.bsky.social
#FutureofWork explorer. Co-founder of https://workingthefuture.com/, co-founder of https://asynco.org/. Co-host of Future of #InternalCommunication podcast. Pro-human, pro-equity, pro-planet
In the #AI age, what are the human skills all of us need to sustain ourselves at work and in life?

Our next 2 (free) 60-min webinars explore vital skills for the #futureofwork. Join us for Pt1 - June 10th at 1300 BST: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1360120349...

#upskilling #businesstransformation
May 27, 2025 at 7:48 AM
You might not be thinking about #hiring right now, but now is EXACTLY the right time to reboot your #recruitment processes, ready for the #futureofwork. Join us next week to explore in more detail. #businesstransformation #strategicworkforceplanning #webinar

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Nine ways to upgrade your recruitment process for the future of work
An interactive 60-minute webinar showcasing 9 easy ways to upgrade your recruitment process to match the expectations of modern jobseekers.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
May 15, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Surely we have to start asking ourselves some serious questions about what's most important here? Big data analytics or life on earth?

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Revealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areas
Amazon, Google and Microsoft are building datacentres in water-scarce parts of five continents
www.theguardian.com
April 9, 2025 at 1:59 PM
My Linkedin post about Careless People today. www.linkedin.com/posts/cathry...

Interestingly, the LI algorithm didn't want me to mention Sandberg's book Lean In by name - wonder why??
#savingdemocracy #readinglist #reading | Cathryn Barnard 🌔 | 10 comments
No wonder Meta tried to get this book buried. (https://lnkd.in/dvwJVc8j) If you're interested in the moral compass of one of the biggest brands on the… | 10 comments on LinkedIn
www.linkedin.com
April 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
How do professionals stay up to date with their skills when the working world is changing so fast? A community of practice is a powerful way to learn from / with other professionals. Join us on Mar 27th at 1300 GMT as we explore what's involved. #futureofwork
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Why communities of practice are key to career success in the future of work
An interactive 60-minute webinar exploring the role of a community of practice as a key source of continuous learning in the future of work.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
March 17, 2025 at 9:02 AM
If you're at all concerned by geopolitics and escalating tensions in Europe, you must listen to this podcast. Russia has been dismantling the West and democracy for decades - we need to wake up and react. Thanks @carolecadwalla.bsky.social & @peterjukes.bsky.social
open.spotify.com/show/5HD2g2F...
Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring
Podcast · Carole Cadwalladr & Peter Jukes with Ruth Abrahams · Journalists Carole Cadwalladr and Peter Jukes – with the help of Conservative party whistleblower Sergei Cristo – expose an alleged secre...
open.spotify.com
March 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Reposted by Cat Barnard
And the YouTube link:
Dear Americans- thank you for supporting Ukraine
YouTube video by Scientists for EU
youtube.com
March 1, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Glad to have attended a screening of #2073 last night. This film by @asifkapadia.bsky.social is essential viewing if you have any interest in preserving democracy. What's happening in the US is easily coming for Europe, unless we wake up and act now. #leastworstoption
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDE9...
2073 - Official Trailer
YouTube video by NEON
www.youtube.com
February 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you work in #internalcommunication or corporate communication, you will be interested in the new AI ethics Charter produced by the UK-based IoIC @ioicnews.bsky.social. We are committed to exploring ethical implications arising from AI adoption in the #futureofwork
www.ioic.org.uk/knowledge-hu...
February 12, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Taking a responsible stance on #AI requires us to understand the broad range of ethical and governance issues. Here's an interesting article to get started: www.forbes.com/sites/commit...
#futureofwork #ethics
AI Governance: The CEO’s Ethical Imperative In 2025
As AI continues to reshape industries, CEOs must focus on AI governance to ensure ethical, transparent, and responsible use of AI.
www.forbes.com
February 7, 2025 at 10:37 AM
If you have any interest in #AI and/or the future of democracy, you need to read this latest article by @carolecadwalla.bsky.social. I spent 20 years working in tech and survived several of its hype-cycles. This one is on steroids and, if allowed to continue, has dark consequences for us all.
NEW: Last week Trump announced 'Stargate' a $500bn AI sci-fi inspired plan to boost US economy. This week, I turn the spotlight on the man who stood behind Trump, lesser-known tech bro, Larry Ellison, his special friend Tony Blair & how they're coming for the UK too
open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
Artificial Ignorance
Donald Trump and Keir Starmer star in a new version of Dumb & Dumber.
open.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 9:53 AM
🚨 🚨 Geek Squad alert!!! 🚨 🚨

If you enjoy finding out more about how things work, I highly recommend 𝙄, 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣 by Dr Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic. It puts a very different angle on all the #AI spin and for any business recognising the urgent need for innovation, it's an essential read. #futureofwork
January 29, 2025 at 9:23 AM
The new series of the *Future of Internal Communication* #podcast kicks off next week with a conversation about the role of business in a healthy, well-functioning society. Tune in to explore the role of #internalcommunication in the #futureofwork: futureofinternalcommunication.podbean.com
January 16, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Some books I'll be holding close as I help clients navigate 2025. #continuouslearning #futureofwork
January 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
In anticipation of a new project kicking off in 2025, this is a fascinating listen. #fractionalleadership #futureofwork

hbr.org/podcast/2024...
The Growing Trend of Part-Time Executives
A conversation with experts Tomoko Yokoi and Amy Bonsall on when “fractional leadership” pays off.
hbr.org
December 20, 2024 at 12:10 PM
One of the best books I've read this year #MargaretWheatley
December 5, 2024 at 6:08 PM
Spent most of today trying to understand how 2 tech platforms are failing to integrate with one another to provide a seamless UI for the customer (me) and for my customers. Hours I won't get back. Increasingly hard to speak to human customer support. Welcome to the age of AI 😶‍🌫️
November 21, 2024 at 7:49 PM
Critical thinking is a vital skill for the #futureofwork
One of the greatest skills in the era of "information overwhelm" is our ability to think with critical objectivity.

Especially when we are constantly being bombarded with so much dubious information!

Here are a few tips 👍
November 18, 2024 at 1:47 PM
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... - given what's going on in US politics currently, @carolecadwalla.bsky.social has some sobering reflections for us all. Given what she's been through in the past few years, I trust her judgement
How to survive the broligarchy: 20 lessons for the post-truth world | Carole Cadwalladr
In the wake of Trump’s unnerving appointees, the investigative journalist and veteran of the libel court offers pointers on coping in an age of surveillance
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2024 at 11:59 AM
Yeah
November 17, 2024 at 1:29 PM
This reminds me of the olden days, with a touch of Marie Kondo. How exciting!
November 16, 2024 at 7:37 AM