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A hopeful vision of the post-covid-19 world of work and society, with practical guidance for how to get there.In this entertaining, thought-provoking, and comprehensive guidebook on work flexibility, Robert Hawkins builds on new and old management theories, case studies, interviews, and his own personal journey from rigidity to flexibility to show leaders how to free hundreds, thousands, millions of people from a way of working that doesn't meet expectations for modern life. Humans Are Not Robots provides theory and evidence to show the urgent need for flexibility for all and then offers practical guidance on rolling out sustainable and successful (and profitable) flexibility campaigns.Hawkins explores various types of flexibility, including remote work, flexitime, compressed workweeks, and job sharing, as well as those not commonly discussed (reduced hours with full pay, return-to-work internships, flexibility in manufacturing, healthcare, construction). He delves into the science of human needs theory to demonstrate how the traditional nine-to-five workplace creates unsustainable lives and shows that, with even small changes, leaders in any industry can use flexibility to:Make work a vital and fun part of life againBoost productivity, engagement, and innovationReduce gender inequality and domestic violenceDelay retirement of workers and mitigate the issues of an ageing populationFight obesity and reduce the burden of poor health on individuals and health systemsEnsure that people maintain needed skills and relevance in the face of increased automation and uncertaintyImpact climate changeand do all of this while increasing profits.Part philosophical and scientific journey, part how-to guide, Humans are Not Robots provides readers a deep-dive into the world of work flexibility to learn how to fully unlock its power. Essential reading for leaders of any organization, the book presents a stark and beautiful vision of what people's lives could be, and the idea that this can be achieved right now.
Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1. IntroductionChapter 2. Flexibility 101Part One: For Humans and the WorldChapter 3. Being HumanChapter 4. Busting Traffic and Other Worldwide ProblemsPart Two: Definitely Not RobotsChapter 5. Energy Buckets and Why the Compressed Workweek is DumbChapter 6. Flexible Humans Are Productivity MonstersChapter 7. The Space to ChoosePart Three: How to FlexChapter 8. How Not to FlexChapter 9. The 3Ts of Flexibility: The Talk, Training, and TrialChapter10. The Forgotten Part Four: Work RevolutionChapter 11. Work ReimaginedChapter 12. COVID-19 and The Human RevolutionAppendicesA. Frequently Raised ConcernsB. Disclaimer (For the Humans)C. Disclaimer (For the Robots)NotesIndexAbout the Author
