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Before the pandemic, work was changing faster than most people could imagine! AI, machine learning, automation, blockchain, virtual / augmented reality, internet of things and robotics will change all aspects of work. These changes will been accelerated and pulled forward by COVID-19. And as work changes, the benefits we deliver / receive through work will change as well
Human Resources is at the intersection of these accelerating economic, technological, demographic and regulatory shifts. These changes will impact how businesses are structured, how people work and how employees are led, managed, compensated and rewarded. Thoughtful planning, data, analytics. insights, alignment and decisive action are required. Through our expertise here at Lockton, we specialize in optimizing clients' investments in people, benefits and technology. Strategic advice and services rooted in data and analytics. At BenefitSmith, we share our thoughts, ideas and perspectives including strategies...
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COVID-19 RESPONSE
I hope that you, your family, friends, people and communities are doing the best that you and they can through the early days of these trying times. When I started this website in mid-2019, I had no idea the Future of Work and our world would be so impacted by this global pandemic.
Lockton is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and we have taken the following steps.
Please stay safe, healthy, hopeful and grateful.
I hope that you, your family, friends, people and communities are doing the best that you and they can through the early days of these trying times. When I started this website in mid-2019, I had no idea the Future of Work and our world would be so impacted by this global pandemic.
Lockton is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and we have taken the following steps.
- We created a Coronavirus Advisory Practice (https://www.lockton.com/coronavirus) a multi-disciplinary team comprised of Lockton’s subject matter experts across domains of benefits, international, property & casualty, retirement, compliance, HR, government relations and communications who are working around the clock to help our clients set strategy, answer questions or simply give advice. If you need help or have questions, please reach out.
- We have implemented a Business Continuity Plan that will allow us to be of service to our clients. The work we do to serve our clients is critically important and we take our responsibility very seriously. We are in the business of managing risk, our client’s risk, as well as our own. Our business continuity program protects the safety and health of our people, our clients and our families. Components of our plan are to have employees work remote for the foreseeable future, limit travel, strengthen our technical infrastructure to handle this new way of work and asking our Associates not to gather in large groups.
- We are actively synthesizing feedback from our clients, prospects, partners and trading partners and will share this ideas of a regular basis. If you have ideas or have seen creative approaches, please share.
Please stay safe, healthy, hopeful and grateful.
Uncommonly Independent, reflects the globalization of the Lockton brand. Uncommonly Independent captures the heart of Lockton’s brand as well as reflects our unwavering commitment to remain privately owned - free to always do what’s best for clients. This video exemplifies how our global brand reflects to our business.
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My journey and exposure to the changing nature of work and exponential growth stemmed from listening to Simon Sinek and then Peter Diamandis on YouTube.
If you are at all interested in these topics, this 22 minute video is worth your time investment. |
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