Speakers
JULIA NÉEL BIZ (TEALE)
A graduate of ESSEC (E12), Julia began her career as a strategy consultant.
Passionate about the world of tech, she then held various positions within scale-ups. She joined Kapten (now Free Now) to lead the internationalization of the platform in Europe, before taking up a position as Director of Strategy.
In early 2021, after a year of research and development, Julia founded teale, the first holistic mental health platform dedicated to employees, with three partners: Nicolas, Geoffroy and Gille.
Engaged to bring topics such as related to the “Future of Work”, impact and diversity within the tech ecosystem, Julia is also a member of the Board of France Digitale
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Title : Prioritizing mental health to build the future of work
Abstract: After the pandemic, a new era has come for mental health at work.
Employees now rightfully expect mentally healthy organizations, and mental health has become a strategic focus for 80%* of HR leaders across the globe.
We should collectively use this moment and this aspiration from the employees to lead the change: to create a new paradigm, to build healthier organizations and to craft new ways of working.
How can we really transform the way we consider mental health and act upon it? How can tech and data make the difference to have a real impact individually and collectively?
*Source: McKinsey
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STIJN BROECKE (OECD)
Stijn Broecke is a Senior Economist at the OECD, where he leads the organisation’s Future of Work Initiative. He currently manages a large research programme on the impact of Artificial Intelligence on the labour market.
Stijn holds an MPhil in Development Studies from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in Economics from Royal Holloway, University of London.
He has 20 years experience working in government (Mozambique Ministry of Health, UK Civil Service) and international organisations (African Development Bank and OECD). During this time, he has worked on a wide range of topics, including: health, pensions, child poverty, higher education, youth employment, minimum wages and skills. He is also a Research Fellow at IZA.
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Title: The Impact of Artificial Intelligence on the Labour Market
Abstract: As the general purpose technology of our time, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is expected to have a significant impact on society, including the world of work. While adoption is still relatively low and limited primarily to large companies, recent advances in AI combined with falling costs suggest that we are on the cusp of an AI revolution. One defining feature of AI is its ability to automate non-routine, cognitive tasks, which means that AI significantly expands the scope of what is automatable. It is no longer just blue collar workers on the factory shop floor who are at risk, but also doctors, lawyers and managers. In addition, AI raises a whole range of ethical issues around privacy, bias, transparency, explainability, and accountability. This presentation will provide an overview of what we know about AI’s impact on the labour market—including on job quantity and quality, as well as inclusiveness—based on the OECD’s research in this area as well as the available literature. While there is little evidence that AI has negatively impacted jobs so far, we are still at the early stages of adoption. Where AI is used in the workplace, however, workers tend to be very positive about the impact it has on job quality. At the same time, there are indications that AI may benefit some workers more than others and could contribute to increased inequality.
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LUC MATHIEU (CFDT)
CFDT National Secretary
Luc Mathieu studied biology in Lyon before starting his professional career at Banque Populaire, particularly in project management. At the same time, he got involved in trade unionism at the CFDT. He thus held the position of Secretary General of the Federation of Banks and Insurance, from 2010 to 2021.
In September 2021, he joined the Confederal Executive Commission of the CFDT. As part of his current mandate, he deals with issues relating to economic policy, employee savings, remuneration and purchasing power, policy towards executives and issues related to the use of digital technology in business. In addition, he leads several negotiations with the MEDEF, including those relating to ecological transition and social dialogue.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
EMILIE KERHAROU-PARIS (KP.Pro)
Emilie Kerharou-Paris studied at the Institut du Travail then graduated in negotiation and social relations at Paris Dauphine
After 20 years managing social relations in a large French bank, I now work as a labor sociologist for companies.
Teaching and research on:
Relationship to work
Neuro-management and artificial intelligence
The geopolitical consequences in hr
Well-being at work
Married, 5 children and suffering from Asperger's Syndrome
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
VALENTINE FERREOL
An Arts et Métiers engineer by training, Valentine Ferreol is a specialist in digital transformation. Her interventions and publications focus on the 360° impacts of IT and digital on companies: technologies, organizational/human, business /financial or governance.
After a first part of her career in telecommunications, at the heart of digital expansion, she decided in 2010 to join the Consulting and Digital Services sector to support companies in their transformation.
Today Director of Information Systems and Digital Transition, she also sits on the boards of the Ecole des Arts et Métiers (ENSAM) and the Wallix group. She is also Honorary President of the G9+ Institute, Digital Think Tank, after serving as its President from 2012 to 2016.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
MARTIN LAUQUIN (Making Tomorrow)
Martin Lauquin is the author of the study "Future of Work: how will we work in 2035?" by onepoint & Kantar Public. A creative strategist, he promotes the hybridization of creative approaches and managerial approaches to help decision-makers think against the grain. Martin has published six books on the theme of innovation at the service of strategies and organizations.
Finally, he is co-founder of the "Making Tomorrow" collective, which brings together designers, anthropologists, science fiction authors, forecasters and economists, who imagine different versions of the future.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
AUDREY RICHARD (Up Coop)
Audrey RICHARD is Groupe Up's Human Resources Director. Since 2019, she has supported the company in its transformation, particularly around the challenges of digitization.
What seduced her was the cooperative model and Up's mission, which gives companies and communities the means to improve the quality of life of employees and citizens. The Up group campaigns to promote access to healthier food, culture and leisure for all and to more responsible consumption, in all the countries where it operates.
Audrey is also President of ANDRH and ensures the recognition of the Human Resources Director profession within companies and in society. With her team, she accompanies Human Resources Directors in their strategic role as well as on the daily operational dimension.
For more than 20 years now, she has held this position in public and private sector companies, in France and internationally. Within Orange, Capgemini, SNCF and Dassault Systèmes, the variety of her career has allowed her to address varied, multicultural and always exciting subjects.
She is also the author of "Devenir DRH" published in April 2022.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
Fabrice Cavarretta is a professor of Leadership and Entrepreneurship at ESSEC Business School.
He teaches mainly the Leadership and Entrepreneurial Manager course in master & MBA programs, coordinates the PhD Entrepreneurship seminar, and recently developed Corporate Venturing/Intrapreneurship course for executives. He has been recognized for teaching excellence by making the ESSEC top-10 faculty ranking list regularly.
Fabrice has delivered customized leadership and intrapreneurship programs for various corporate clients such as Lindt, Samsung, Celio, La Poste, LVMH, Dentsu, Biogaran, GSK, Blizzard, BNP Parisbas, SocGen, PWC, and Expertise France.
He also helps corporations by delivering short presentations on inspirational subjects such as ‘Heroic Leadership’, ‘Extreme Performance’ and ‘Lean Venturing in Large Firms’.
His academic research focuses on the Social Computations of Managerial Theories, in particular when it comes to new ventures. He won a university grant to initiate a cross-disciplinary research of entrepreneurs through Machine Learning. His work has been published in the Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal, the Journal of Organizational Behavior, Leadership Quarterly and Industrial Corporate Change.
Fabrice Cavarretta has 12 years of operational management experience, including stints as a software engineer in Silicon Valley, division General Manager in a large media/telecom firm and founder of a social network start-up.
He was trained at Ecole Polytechnique (BA Math), Stanford/ENSTA (MSc. CS), Harvard (MBA) and INSEAD (PhD).
Prof. Cavarretta published the book "Yes, France is a paradise for Entrepreneurs" (Plon, 2016, in French) where he describes how to properly tackle each entrepreneurial ecosystem. It was featured widely in the French press.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
JULIE LATTES (BCG BrightHouse)
Since 2019, Julie Lattes has been a Director at BCG BrightHouse, the entity of the Boston Consulting Group, in charge of supporting companies in the definition and embodiment of Meaning (Purpose, Vision, Mission, ESG Commitments, etc.) ) of their projects in order to mobilize leaders and teams around inspiring and impactful initiatives.
She began her career in change management (Bearing Point) and restructuring (Oneida) consulting, before joining Groupe Danone as Project Manager for the Secretary General.
Julie then developed her own consulting company, “Talk the Walk”, to support CAC 40 leaders in preparing their strategic speaking engagements and storytelling their transformation plans.
Before joining BCG BrightHouse, she was Communications Director at VINCI Construction.
Julie is a graduate of Sciences Po and ESSEC. She is the author of two recent studies on the subjects of Purpose and the extra-financial performance of companies: "Towards a more responsible capitalism: from financial performance to overall performance", BCG BH October 2021, and “Company purpose: from intention to action? », BCG BH May 2022.
11:00 a.m. round table in the Grand Amphithéâtre
NA FU (Tirinity College Dublin)
Professor Na Fu, of Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, has an international profile in human resource management (HRM) and is prominent in promoting diversity, equality and employee wellbeing. She has held the positions of the Academic Lead for Workplace Wellbeing at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), and Chair for Trinity Staff Disability Working Group. Professor Fu is awarded the Fellowship at Trinity College, Dublin, CIPD Academic Fellowship, and Fellowship of the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce. She is a key force in helping organisations to empower people to achieve their full potential.
Her research focuses on strategic human resource management, employee well-being and organisational transformation. Her work has received international acclaim via publications in top-tier international journals, €2.7M of research grants, multiple prestigious awards and nominations, and international collaborations. She is the author of over 100 peer-reviewed journal and conference papers in international conferences. She is a multi-award winner from the Academy of Management, Labour and Employment Relations Association in the US, as well as from Emerald Publishing and Irish Academy of Management. In the international academic community, Dr Fu has established a strong research network across Europe, the US, Australia, and Asia.
Professor Fu’s work provides benefit to the economy and society beyond academia. Insights derived from her research have been directly applied by professional bodies including the Great Place to Work and CIPD which is one of the world’s largest associations of people professionals. She is a respected and sought-after speaker, giving keynote talks at industry events, serving as a judge for industry awards, and publishing industry reports to inform policy makers.
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Title : Future of Work: The Role of Human in the Green and Digital Twin Transitions
Abstract: Global pressure is increasing due to the significant climate, social, and economic changes. The next decade of the EU is defined by the green and digital twin transitions, which bring both challenges and opportunities for our society. The future of work is already here, with accelerated digitalization and the increasing presence of AI in the workplace. The green and digital transformation is not just about technology and physical infrastructure, but also about how it changes the way we live and work.
In this talk, we will explore the role of human in the green and digital twin transitions. Through insights from research and public engagement, we will discuss the challenges and opportunities for policymakers, academics, enterprises, non-profit organizations, and affected groups. The focus will be on how we can work together to create a dynamic, sustainable, and inclusive future.
Attendees can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of the green and digital twin transitions on the future of work, and the role of human in navigating these transitions. We will engage in discussion, debate, and dialogue to explore new ideas and solutions. By the end of the talk, attendees will have a clear understanding of the challenges and opportunities presented by the green and digital twin transitions and what they can do to support them.
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Karoline Strauss teaches Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management across different programs. Her research focuses on employee performance, motivation, leadership, careers, and well-being. She is particularly interested in how people shape their own future, and the future of their organization, such as by contributing to innovation or sustainability. Her work has been published in journals including the Journal of Management, the Journal of Applied Psychology, and Human Resource Management. She serves on the editorial boards of the Journal of Applied Psychology, the Journal of Management, the British Journal of Management, and the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology.
Karoline Strauss is the winner of the 2022 Science and Society prize from CY Alliance.
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Title: Future selves in an uncertain future
Abstract: As technology is rapidly transforming the world of work, how do we figure out what our professional life will look like? How do we prepare for jobs that do not exist yet? Confronted with a myriad of future possibilities, how we know who we will become?
A clear idea of who we want to be in the future can provide a sense of direction and purpose in the face of an uncertain future. Yet imagining our “future self” is not always easy – or enjoyable. “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” is a dreaded question we are usually only asked in interviews and most likely do not have a genuine answer to.
In my research, I take a very different approach to this question. I capture the various hopes and aspirations people may have for their future, and study how they connect to each other. Across a series of studies, I found that when their future self shows higher levels of synergy and interconnection between aspirations, people are more likely to proactively develop skills and networks, and they have more energy available to work towards their hoped for future.
Faced with rapid change, holding on to a narrow and static idea of who we want to become may be of limited use. Instead, a coherent and interconnected set of aspirations for our future self can be a resource that allows us to actively shape our career and prepare for the future, no matter how uncertain it may be.
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LUCIANA RADUT-GAGHI (CY Cergy Paris Université)
A university professor in Information and Communication Sciences, with a PhD from Paris Descartes University, Luciana Radut-Gaghi is Vice-President of International Relations and Strategic Partnerships of CY Cergy Paris University. Her portfolio also includes EUTOPIA, the European alliance which brings together ten universities in Europe with the aim of building the European University of tomorrow. Through her functions, her research and her teaching, she works on the place of science and scientific discourse in society, on issues of media circulation of information and, more recently, on the issue of science diplomacy.
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ANNE-LAURE FAYARD ( NOVA BS)
Anne-Laure Fayard is Professor and ERA Chair in Social Innovation at Nova School of Business and Economics. She is also Visiting Research Professor at the Tandon School of Engineering of New York University. Anne-Laure is an ethnographer of work, whose interests involve collaboration, innovation, design and technology. Her recent research involves several projects on the future of work – on hybrid work as well as working with AI in organizations.
Anne-Laure’s research has been published in several leading journals such as Administrative Science Quarterly, Organization Science, Information System Research and Harvard Business Review. She is also the author, with Anca Metiu, of The Power of Writing in Organizations and has co-edited The Routledge Companion to Anthropology and Business with Raza Mir. Her research has been featured in major newspapers such as the New York Times, the Financial Times, and The Economist.
Prior to joining NOVA, Anne-Laure was a faculty member at New York University. She has also been faculty at INSEAD in Singapore and France. She has held visiting positions at the Center of Sociology of Innovation at Ecole des Mines in Paris, at Design London and the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Group at the Imperial College Business School as well as at the London School of Economics.
Title: Beyond the Hype: Debunking myths about the Future of Work
Abstract: The future of work (FOW) with all its ambiguities and multiple narratives, from techno-utopia to technophobia, is much discussed – in the media, in organizations of all sizes as well as among academics. In this talk, rather than listing all promises or dangers associated with the future of work, which many have already done, I propose to step back and debunk some of the underlying assumptions, or myths, regarding the future of work. To illustrate my argument, I will use examples from recent research – mine included. I will focus on two specific phenomena which pervade popular imagination about the future of work: hybrid work (and its variations – digital first, remote work, WFH, WFA, etc.) and artificial intelligence (AI) (under its different forms: algorithms, machine learning, and most recently generative AI). The aim is to provide some tools to reflect on current trends and kickstart a conversation with the audience.
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