This is a special bonus episode to kick off the podcast for 2021. In 2020, we learnt that the field of Human Resources is even more important than we thought it was, that People Analytics can save lives and that humans and the organisations they work for can adapt quickly in times of crises.What do the events of 2020 mean for HR though, as we set sail into 2021? I have been publishing an annual set of predictions since 2014 and the show's producer, Ian Bailie, persuaded me that it would be fun to record a special episode of the podcast framed around my predictions for 2021. As you will hear I managed to turn the tables on Ian at several points in the conversation to get his take on a couple of the trends that are destined to set the agenda in 2021.In our conversation, Ian and I discuss: Whether the future of work has arrived and if so, does it mean we can actually stop talking about the future of work? Why People Analytics is set to evolve in 2021 and how it can deliver more value at scale How skills, learning and careers are coming together and breaking down traditional silos in HR What HR Leaders and professionals can do to prepare for the futureThis episode should be an interesting listen for anyone in a Workforce or People Analytics role, as well as HR, Learning and Business Professionals interested in how HR can drive business outcomes and create valuable experiences for employees. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.