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Antonio Santos

Senior Business Intelligence and Innovation Evangelist at Atos

Cork, Ireland

Innovation broker. Recognizing opportunities that link tech, ideas, and people through networking.

I regularly collaborate with Siemens and I'm a member of their Influencer / Challengers program. Design thinking with a work out loud approach to social media and business networking.

Passionate about Digital Inclusion, Social Media Engagement, Diversity, Future of Work, and Social Business.

Leading social media influencer on Digital Transformation, Accessibility and Digital Inclusion, Future of Work, Augmented Reality, Connected Home, and Security.
Source: Onalytica Reports.
I provide digital consultancy across the different sectors of the organization specializing in Business Intelligence, Customer Experience, Social Business, Social Media Analytics, and Profiles.

Extensive experience with Global Organisations, social enterprise technology, digital transformation, and transition projects, building teams in multicultural work environments around the world, to achieve high levels of performance, customer satisfaction.

Key factors to stay relevant in the modern workplace:
Stay flexible, adapt to change, develop your skills, appreciate diversity, keep up-to-date, brand yourself, make connections, be on the vanguard and follow your passion

Has social entrepreneur, I co-founded six startups. My current projects include the Internet of Things, Coworking, Accessibility, and Digital Inclusion.

LinkedIn Training | Twitter Training | Social Selling Training | Social Media Training | Sales Enablement | Sales Training | Analytics Training |Lead Generation

I will change my profile picture back to color if the LinkedIn iOS App ever becomes fully accessible for people with disabilities by supporting dynamic type.
Enabling text enlargement to enhance readability is a key factor to support the needs of the visually impaired and way to help them to take advantage of social media, to learn, network and find a job.
285 million people in the world with vision impairments.

Available For: Authoring, Consulting, Influencing, Speaking
Travels From: Cork or Lisbon
Speaking Topics: Future of work, digital Transformation, diversity and inclusion

Speaking Fee $6,000 (In-Person)

Antonio Santos Points
Academic 45
Author 2233
Influencer 127
Speaker 12
Entrepreneur 5
Total 2422

Points based upon Thinkers360 patent-pending algorithm.

Thought Leader Profile

Portfolio Mix

Featured Videos

Interview with Paul Polman, Influencer, business leader, campaigner, Co-Author of “Net Positive".
January 24, 2023
Interview with Jutta Treviranus, Director Inclusive Design Research Centre, Professor at faculty of Design OCAD University Toronto
January 24, 2023
Interview with Yazmine Laroche. ex-Deputy Minister of Public Service Accessibility in Canada.
January 24, 2023

Featured Topics

Future Of Work

How can we make organizations more collaborative and inclusive?

Accessible by Design.

Embedding accessibility in product design to reach more customers and excel in customer experience.

Media coverage at conferences and big events

Strategies to win influence at large events.

Company Information

Company Type: Enterprise
Business Unit: Large Accounts - Sales.
Theatre: UK and Ireland
Minimum Project Size: $25,000+
Average Hourly Rate: $300+
Number of Employees: 50,001-100,000
Company Founded Date: 1997
Media Experience: 30
Last Media Training: 11/04/2022
Last Media Interview: 01/20/2023

Areas of Expertise

5G 30.11
Agile 30.33
AI 30.48
Analytics 30.31
AR/VR 31.53
Autonomous Vehicles 30.78
Big Data 30.06
Blockchain 30.05
Business Strategy 30.80
Change Management 30.16
Climate Change 30.54
Cloud 30.32
COVID19 34.56
Creativity 30.86
CRM
Culture 32.05
Customer Experience 30.23
Customer Loyalty 30.17
Cybersecurity 30.25
Design 31.52
Design Thinking
Digital Disruption 30.24
Digital Transformation 40.18
Digital Twins 30.39
Diversity and Inclusion 100
Ecosystems 30.52
Emerging Technology 30.59
Entrepreneurship 31.45
FinTech 30.18
Future of Work 58.41
Generative AI 30.11
GovTech
Health and Safety 30.79
Health and Wellness 30.80
HealthTech 30.09
HR 36.64
Innovation 34.15
IoT 30.09
Leadership 32.01
Lean Startup
Legal and IP 30.73
Management 31.37
Manufacturing 30.10
Marketing 30.24
Mental Health 30.93
Metaverse 31.36
Mobility 34.28
Open Innovation
Payroll 30.46
Procurement
Project Management 30.27
Quantum Computing 30.49
Renewable Energy 30.16
RPA 30.53
Smart Cities 32.50
Social 35.75
SportsTech 31.30
Startups 30.06
Sustainability 36.04

Industry Experience

Consumer Products
Federal & Public Sector
Healthcare
High Tech & Electronics
Higher Education & Research
Media
Professional Services
Retail
Telecommunications
Travel & Transportation
Utilities

Publications & Experience

363 Article/Blogs
AI’s Impact on Digital Accessibility Platforms
Antonio Blog
October 27, 2025
At AXSChat, we recently welcomed back Gina Bhawalkar from Forrester to discuss their latest WAVE report on digital accessibility platforms. This report evaluates tools that help organizations assess, track, and scale accessibility across their digital products and websites

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Agentic AI is Here: How Atos is Leading the Next Automation Revolution
Antonio Santos
July 23, 2025
The conversation around Artificial Intelligence is evolving at lightning speed. Just as businesses got comfortable with generative AI assistants, the next frontier has arrived: Agentic AI. This isn’t just another buzzword; it’s a paradigm shift that promises to move from AI that assists humans to AI that acts autonomously on their behalf. At the forefront of this revolution is the global technology leader Atos, which has articulated a clear vision and launched a powerful platform to bring agentic capabilities to the enterprise.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Siemens Expands Digital Horizons with Major Moves
Antonio Blog
June 20, 2025
Siemens is making strides in digitization with initiatives like a new data center hub in Madrid, set to boost Spain’s digital landscape and create local jobs. The company partners with NVIDIA to enhance AI in manufacturing, while Siemens Energy enjoys a positive investment grade from Moody’s, signaling strong growth potential. Meanwhile, Siemens Healthineers advances its climate strategy with net-zero goals, and a mysterious device teased by CEO Roland Busch piques industry curiosity.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Revitalizing Justice in the European Union
Antonio Blog
May 28, 2025
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, creating user-friendly systems isn’t just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As our society becomes increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure, the need for systems that are both accessible and adaptable has never been more critical. From justice platforms to financial services, these systems must serve diverse populations while keeping pace with technological advancements.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Acessibilidade e Inclusão na UE: A Luta Contínua pelos Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência
Import from medium.com
February 14, 2025
Tendo falado esta semana com Katrin Langensiepen no meu podcast, ficou claro que a luta pelos direitos das pessoas com deficiência na UE está longe de estar concluída.Katrin, eurodeputada do grupo Greens/EFA, destacou os desafios persistentes que as pessoas com deficiência enfrentam na política

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Inovação e Acessibilidade no Setor Financeiro: Caminhos para a Inclusão
Import from medium.com
February 08, 2025
Ontem no meu AXSChat podcast, eu, Neil e Debra tivemos o prazer de receber três convidados incríveis: Kathryn Townsend, Emily Baum e Mark Horrocks. Durante a conversa, explorámos temas essenciais relacionados com a inclusão de pessoas com deficiência no setor financeiro no Reino Unido, em parti

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Tags: FinTech

The Future is Here: How Siemens is Shaping the Everyday with Industrial AI
Medium
January 10, 2025
What if the climate cooled, power outages became a relic of the past, and sustainable, efficient transportation was the norm? What if technology wasn’t just a tool but the foundation of a better, more inclusive world? These were some of the bold questions Peter Körte, Siemens’ Chief Technology and Strategy Officer, posed during his keynote at CES 2025. His message? The future isn’t just possible — it’s actionable, and Siemens is leading the charge.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Future is Here: How Siemens is Shaping the Everyday with Industrial AI
Import from medium.com
January 09, 2025
What if the climate cooled, power outages became a relic of the past, and sustainable, efficient transportation was the norm? What if technology wasn’t just a tool but the foundation of a better, more inclusive world? These were some of the bold questions Peter Körte, Siemens’ Chief Technology

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Tags: Sustainability

Revolutionizing Financial Services with Safe and Compliant AI Workflows
Import from medium.com
December 06, 2024
A Conversation with Luis Lancos, CEO of Data Whisper.At the Web Summit in Lisbon, I had the pleasure of speaking with Luis Lancos, the visionary behind Data Whisper, a startup making waves in financial services by offering a unique platform to streamline and secure agentic workflows.The Idea Behind

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Tags: FinTech

The Green Manufacturing Revolution: Finance as an Enabler for Sustainable Industry
Import from medium.com
December 04, 2024
AI Generated image of a tree on the top of what looks like a motherboardThe industrial sector stands at a critical juncture, contributing to one-quarter of all energy-related CO2 emissions. However, innovative financing solutions are emerging as key enablers for sustainable manufacturing transformat

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Tags: Manufacturing, Sustainability

Educating young people about social media would be far more effective than a ban – Finland can show us how
Antonio Blog
December 03, 2024
In a world where technological advancement is accelerating and online communication is part of our everyday lives, teaching children about safe online use, rather than imposing bans, is a more effective way to protect them from harm while still allowing them to be technologically savvy.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Future of Inclusive Technology: A Conversation with Darryl Adams
Antonio Blog
October 04, 2024
Darryl Adams retired after nearly three decades at Intel, but he’s far from shaping the future of accessible technology. Adams, who recently stepped down from his role as Intel’s Director of Accessibility, joined AXSChat to reflect on his journey and share his vision for the next frontier of technology. His story offers a compelling blend of personal resilience, professional achievement, and a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of technology to make the world more inclusive.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Transforming Online Retail: Tzveta Dinova Journey to Accessibility Leadership at ASOS
Antonio Blog
September 27, 2024
When asked how she got started in accessibility, Tzveta shared that her journey was not straightforward. She began as a designer focused on user-centric designs and later on worked in design and education. Her interaction with students with disabilities sparked her interest, leading her to research and eventually discover the discipline of accessibility

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

How can we create a more inclusive metaverse?
Antonio Blog
September 24, 2024
Interview with Paul McDonagh-Smith at Hannover Messe. Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management & Digital Capability Leader at MIT Sloan Office of Executive Education. Advisor to NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Paul invented and innovated with XR & metaverse across multiple industries and is Faculty Director on MIT Sloan Business Implications of Extended Reality (XR): Harnessing the Value of AR, VR, Metaverse and More. At Hannover Messe with Siemens Industry.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Europe’s Innovation Challenge: Closing the Gap with Global Competitors.
Import from medium.com
September 11, 2024
Praça do Comércio in Lisbon, Portugal, with its iconic statue and geometric square patterns, set against a stunning cloudy sky and the Tagus River in the background.A new report from Mario Draghi to the European Commission highlights a critical innovation gap between Europe and its global competit

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Tags: Innovation

Embrace digital innovation with Siemens’s Building X.
Antonio Blog
September 09, 2024
As outlined by Afzal Shabaz Mohammed, VP of IoT & Tech Innovation at Siemens, Building X delivers seamless connectivity for assets, integrated data management, and purpose-built applications – ushering in the future of smart infrastructure.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Siemens Successfully Issues Another Digital Bond Using Blockchain Technology
Antonio Blog
September 04, 2024
Siemens AG has once again demonstrated its pioneering spirit in the financial technology sector by successfully issuing a digital bond using blockchain technology. This marks another significant step for the company in its efforts to modernize and streamline financial transactions.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Inclusive Storytelling and Disability Representation
Import from medium.com
August 25, 2024
Shruti Pushkarna, featured in an #AXSChat discussion, engaging in a conversation about disability and accessibility.What does it take to shift from a visually-driven career in media to becoming a fervent advocate for disability rights? In this episode, we meet Shruti Pushkarna, an inspiring guest wh

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Why we get less narcissistic with age
Antonio Blog
August 07, 2024
There’s a perception that today’s youth are extremely narcissistic – fame-obsessed, selfish and vain. In fact, studies show this is a common view of young people, regardless of the times we live in. But are young people really more narcissistic? New research reveals that, as people age, they do tend to become less narcissistic.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

DO YOUR BEST WORK: Lessons from Pixar on Creativity, Leadership & Why Story Is King | Ed Catmull
Antonio Blog
May 26, 2024
There was something magical about that unique combination of people coming together. How do you harness that energy and desire of your team to do something great, no matter where you are? That’s when the best work happens.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Antonio Santos Talks with Eryn Devola, Vice President, Sustainability at Siemens
Antonio Blog
May 22, 2024
Siemens has amassed countless customer references showcasing how their technology fosters sustainable practices. A stellar example is Hugoback, an OEM line builder that leveraged Siemens’ digital twin technology to design a packaging machine. This innovation enabled Hugoback to reduce packaging volume by 10%, energy usage by 20%, and material usage by 30%

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Convergence of Siemens and NVIDIA: Driving the Industrial Metaverse Forward
Antonio Blog
May 09, 2024
The world of technology is rapidly evolving, and at the forefront of this transformation are two industry giants: Siemens and NVIDIA. In a recent conversation at a technology fair, Roland Busch, CEO and President of Siemens, and Rev Lebaredian from NVIDIA discussed their partnership and the impact of AI and simulation technology on various industries

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Tags: Customer Experience, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Challenging Stereotypes and Cultivating Empathy in Disability Conversations
Import from medium.com
May 07, 2024
When Jamie Shields joined us from Northern Ireland, little did we know just how much his journey through the labyrinth of disability rights would both educate and inspire us. His personal transformation from battling disability to leading global advocacy efforts, and co-founding Unlearning Ableism,

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Discover how Maisa Obeid is redefining urban landscapes for a more inclusive and sustainable future.
Import from medium.com
May 07, 2024
Discover how Maisa Obeid is redefining urban landscapes for a more inclusive and sustainable future. Tune in to our latest podcast episode and get inspired! #InclusiveDesign #Sustainability #UrbanDevelopment #axschat www.buzzsprout.com/719037/15…

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Bridging the Gap: The Unseen Diversity in Our Workplaces
Antonio Blog
April 01, 2024
In a revealing conversation on Axschat, Hilary Wool, a partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), sheds light on the often-overlooked diversity in our workplaces: disability. Through her extensive research on self-identity, disability, and the feeling of belonging, Wool brings critical insights that challenge our perceptions and underscore the need for a more inclusive approach in corporate environments.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

8 Author Newsletters
The EU Competitiveness Compass: A Bold Roadmap for Innovation and Growth
LinkedIn
January 29, 2025
This afternoon, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen unveiled the EU Competitiveness Compass—a strategic plan to position Europe as a global leader in innovation, sustainability, and economic resilience. As professionals navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technology and business, this announcement is particularly relevant to us.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Sustainable Tech Revolution: Siemens' Remarkable Progress in 2024
Linkedln
December 06, 2024
The intersection of technology and sustainability has reached a pivotal moment and Siemens is leading the charge with impressive achievements. I was particularly struck by several key developments from their latest sustainability report.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Navigating the Future of AI: Key Insights from Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg at Siggraph 2024
LinkedIn
August 01, 2024
At Siggraph 2024, a remarkable exchange took place between two tech visionaries, Jensen Huang of Nvidia and Mark Zuckerberg of Meta. Their discussion covered the dynamic advancements in AI, the transformative potential of mixed reality, and the philosophy of open source in fostering innovation. Here are the key insights from their engaging conversation that are reshaping our digital landscape.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Siemens and NVIDIA Elevate Industrial Visualization Through Expanded Collaboration
LinkedIn
March 18, 2024
In Munich, Siemens AG and NVIDIA emerge in a pivotal collaboration, marking a significant stride towards the industrial metaverse. This partnership unveils a novel integration of Siemens Xcelerator with NVIDIA Omniverse Cloud APIs, aiming to transform the landscape of immersive visualization and AI-driven digital twin technology.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Unpacking the latest news about EU's Bold AI Vision
LinkedIn
January 29, 2024
In the rapidly evolving realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the European Commission stands as a formidable player, not merely an observer. Their recent actions and policy initiatives provide a window into the prospective trajectory of AI within Europe.

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Tags: AI, Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion

Navigating the Future: Insights on Technology, Economy, and Sustainability
LinkedIn
January 16, 2024
Explore the forefront of technology, business, and economy with insights from Siemens industry leaders at the World Economic Forum 2024. This newsletter delves into transformative strategies and pressing challenges in today's dynamic landscape.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Innovating Workforce Development with Lindsey Spalding
LinkedIn
December 18, 2023
I am happy to share insights from our recent conversation with Lindsey Spalding, Director of Workforce Development at the National Centre for Simulation. Lindsey’s journey from an environmental scientist to an educator in simulation and training provides a unique perspective on workforce development.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Shaping the Future: Insights into Remote Work, Digital Transformation, and Accessibility
LinkedIn
September 22, 2023
The evolution of the workplace is a topic of paramount importance in today’s rapidly changing world. The advent of remote work, the transformation of digital workplaces, and strides in accessibility and assistive tech are reshaping our perceptions of work, collaboration, and inclusivity. Here’s a closer look at the trends and insights that sculpt the future of work.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Future of Work

1 Conference Publication
How to manage toxicity at work and in life. Interview with Vernon Sankey author of Toxicum.
YouTube
December 26, 2022
Vernon Sankey, born in France, was educated in the UK and graduated from Oxford University. From university, he went into industry, where he spent the next 28 years in various countries, culminating as chief executive of a major international corporation headquartered in the UK.

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Health and Wellness

1 Executive Director
Expert Series June 2020 - Digital Transformation: What's Next?
DT Lab
June 22, 2020
The DigitalTransformation Lab is a network for you to join us at the frontlines of digital innovation and discovery.
Digital Transformation (DT) is the use of technology to radically improve performance or reach of enterprises.
The DT-Lab@UCC focus on digital innovation, entrepreneurship and technology in various enterprises both within the private and public sector. DT-Lab aims to provide leadership in digiotal strategy, innovation and execution.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Innovation

1 Industry Award
Best digital campaign
Irish Tech News
May 24, 2018
Axschat won the award for Best digital campaign for its Advocating about inclusion by building a community campaign, which promoted social inclusion via social networks. The finalists in the category were NBC for its Digital Revolution campaign on behalf of Syfy.com and Asus, for its campaign entitled In search of your best you: Technology ready for new year’s challenges.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Social

1 Keynote
Forget the robots: The Future Of Work is about inclusion.
Campus Party
July 11, 2020
There is a place for empathy and a place for technology.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

5 Media Interviews
How can we activate smart people to build the Industrial Metaverse?
LinkedIn
November 25, 2022
My question to Peter Koerte, Siemens CTO at the Lisbon WebSummit.

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Tags: Business Strategy, Ecosystems, Metaverse

Interview with Roland Busch, CEO, Siemens
LinkedIn
October 24, 2022
Important day for Siemens and Deutsche Bahn with the first test ride in the hydrogen train Mireo Plus H and test the refuelling process.
Great to meet Siemens CEO Roland Busch (interview coming later).
The Mireo Plus H developed for the H2goesRail project has a range of up to 800 kilometers, is as powerful as its electric multiple-unit counterpart, has 1.7 MW of traction power providing up to 1.1 m/s2 acceleration, and a top speed of 160 kilometers per hour.

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Tags: Mobility, Sustainability, Change Management

Interview with Yazmine Laroche. ex-Deputy Minister of Public Service Accessibility in Canada.
Antonio Blog
October 06, 2022
Before recently retiring, Yazmine Laroche was Canada’s first Deputy Minister of Public Service Accessibility. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing the efforts of the Canadian public service to meet the requirements of the Accessible Canada Act. A career public servant with extensive experience, she has served in a variety of leadership roles in many federal departments and agencies. Yazmine is proud to have been the Deputy Minister Champion for Federal Employees with Disabilities and the Deputy Minister Champion for her alma mater, Carleton University, from whom she received an honorary doctorate in 2019. She is a board member and the past chair of Muscular Dystrophy Canada. She was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her charitable work and her efforts on behalf of people with disabilities.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion

CES 2020 Interview with Barbara Humpton - CEO Siemens US.
Twitter
January 08, 2020
At CES 2020 I did an interview with the Siemens CEO for the United States - Barbara Humpton about leadership and business to society.

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Tags: Leadership, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion

Podcast
AXSChat Podcast
December 06, 2019
Podcast with Anna Dixon- CEO of the Center for Ageing Better

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Social, Future of Work

1 Miscellaneous
Insights of Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens
LinkedIn
November 25, 2022
he WebSummit was just a few weeks ago. While in Lisbon, I met with Judith Wiese, Chief People and Sustainability Officer, Member of the Managing Board of Siemens. The challenges of the modern workplace and the impacts caused by the pandemic were some of the topics we discussed.
To summarize our conversation, I recorded this short video where Judith shares some interesting insights about what keeps her moving.

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Tags: Sustainability, Future of Work, Diversity and Inclusion

2 Panels
he world comes together across countries & functions to talk of change with COVID-19
peopleHum
July 28, 2020
Aishwarya Jain from peopleHum talks to global leaders- Debra Ruh, Reeta Nathwani, Neil Milliken, Antonio Santos, Himanshu Saxena, David Perez, and Lamondre Pough to discuss the impact of Covid-19. Watch the world come together to discuss various initiatives taken by the different governments to tackle the global health crisis.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Future of Automation
Siemens- Hannover Messe
April 11, 2019
Future of Automation – modular production with autonomous systems, Antonio Santos, Influencer Karthik Sundaram, Frost and Sullivan
Juan Aparicio Ojea, Siemens Moderation: Chris Brow

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Tags: Digital Disruption, Digital Transformation, Future of Work

618 Podcasts
How Late ADHD And Autism Diagnoses Shape Women’s Companies And Lives
AXSChat
January 02, 2026
What if the label you avoided for decades is the one that finally makes your life make sense? We sit down with researcher and entrepreneur Regina Casteleijn-Osorno to unpack why so many women learn they’re neurodivergent only in adulthood, how misdiagnosis during adolescence and menopause delays care, and what happens when that long-overdue clarity meets the realities of work and caregiving.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Teaching Critical Thinking In An AI-Driven World
Linkedin
December 16, 2025
What happens when AI accelerates faster than our ability to question it—and our workplaces grow more diverse just as support for inclusion wavers? We sat down with Professor of Practice Gisele Marcus from Olin Business School to unpack the crossroads of AI ethics, DEI, and the core human skill that ties them together: critical thinking.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

AI Can’t Learn Accessibility From A Broken Web
AXSChat
December 02, 2025
What happens when accessibility becomes a feature, not a fix? We sit down with Eugene Woo, CEO of Venngage, to explore how a design platform can bake inclusion into every step—from contrast-aware color pickers to exporting PDF/UA files that pass compliance without a remediation gauntlet. Eugene shares Venngage’s origin story, the early pressure from education and government users, and the decision to lead with built-in accessibility even when the market wasn’t asking loudly.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Tourette’s, Inclusion, And The Power Of Lived Experience
AXSChat
November 24, 2025
A life can change with a single word, but only if that word is followed by community. Paul Stevenson joins us to share how late diagnoses of Tourette’s, ADHD, and autism reframed decades of blame and opened a path to strengths, purpose, and international advocacy. We dig into the human story behind the UK box office hit “I Swear,” a film built with radical authenticity: 30 cast members with Tourette’s, a lead who studied the inner experience as much as the outward tics, and a creative team that checked every detail with lived voices.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

How We Build AI That Includes The Outliers
AXSChat
October 17, 2025
AI loves the average—and that’s exactly why too many people get left out. We sit down with David Banes, chair of the Equitable AI Alliance, to explore how we move disability from the margins of tech conversation to the center of how AI is built, funded, and deployed. From Mobile World Congress to major health and education forums, we share what it takes to get lived experience on main stages and why those introductions from sponsors and allies change the room.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Who gets to joke about pain—and why it matters
AXSChat
October 07, 2025
What if the fastest way to change a mind is to make it laugh first? We sit down with comedian and writer-performer Julliet Burton to explore how humor can turn stigma into understanding without losing its edge. Julliet shares the craft behind her sold-out Edinburgh Fringe runs and international tours, from relentless note-taking and collaborative rewrites to crowdwork that welcomes, not wounds. She breaks down the ethics—punching up versus punching down, consent in the room, and the difference between offense and harm—so jokes land with care and still hit hard.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Are We Losing Ourselves to Artificial Intelligence?
AXSChat
September 24, 2025
The fascinating yet troubling relationship between artificial intelligence and human connection takes center stage in this thought-provoking discussion. Debra, Neil, and Antonio dive deep into the paradox of technology that promises connection while potentially undermining genuine human relationships.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Invisible Link: Hypermobility and Neurodivergence
AXSChat
September 05, 2025
What happens when our bodies and brains are more connected than medicine has led us to believe? In this illuminating conversation, Jane Green MBE, founder and chair of SEDS Connective, unpacks the profound yet often overlooked connection between hypermobility and neurodivergence

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Unlocking ADHD in Singapore
AXSChat
September 02, 2025
What does it mean to be diagnosed with ADHD at age 50? For Moonlake Lee, it wasn't just a personal revelation – it became the catalyst for creating Singapore's first charity dedicated to supporting people with ADHD.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

From Front-End Developer to Accessibility Champion
AXSChat
August 18, 2025
Crystal Preston-Watson takes us on her fascinating journey from self-taught coder and journalism dropout to becoming a Senior Digital Accessibility Analyst at Salesforce's Office of Accessibility. With refreshing honesty, she shares how her own visual impairment and an unexpected quality assurance ticket requiring screen reader testing sparked her passion for digital accessibility.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Can Business Schools Bridge the Corporate Inclusion Gap?
AXSChat
August 11, 2025
What does it take to lead effectively in today's diverse business landscape? Gisele Marcus, Vice Dean at Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, brings a refreshing perspective shaped by her extensive Fortune 500 experience at companies like Accenture and Johnson Controls.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

What if deaf people could have truly private phone calls?
AXSChat
August 05, 2025
Communication is everything, but what if you couldn't make a private phone call? Tomer Aharoni, CEO and co-founder of Nagish, joins AXSChat to reveal how his team is revolutionizing accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing individuals

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Body You Have is the Only One That Matters
AXSChat
July 22, 2025
What if fitness was designed to meet you exactly where you are, instead of demanding that you change to fit into someone else's idea of exercise? That's the revolutionary concept behind Second Skin Society, and founder Lee-Anne Reuber is making it a reality.

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Using AI to Improve the Candidate and Employee Experience
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July 17, 2025
In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how AI is reshaping the way we engage with both prospective and current employees. As we all work to make sense of AI’s growing role in our lives and workplaces, this discussion offers thoughtful insights into reimagining talent acquisition, development,

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The Accessibility Apprenticeship Revolution
AXSChat
July 11, 2025
Dimple Khagram, founder and CEO of Purple Beard Training, talks about creating the UK's first Accessibility Specialist Apprenticeship in an interview with Antonio Santos and Neil Milliken. What began as a passion project has expanded into a major educational programme, with seven graduates earning five distinctions and 40 additional apprentices still completing the course.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

The Accessibility Apprenticeship Revolution
AXSChat
July 04, 2025
What happens when a curious quality assurance tester encounters an odd request about color contrast? For Iulia Brehuescu, it sparked a journey that would transform not only her career but also impact accessibility practices across a global pharmaceutical giant.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Hiring, Screening & Monitoring in the Evolving World of Work
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June 27, 2025
In this episode of #WorkTrends, join us as we discuss how hiring, screening, and monitoring online behavior are changing in today’s world of work. As digital natives make up a growing portion of the workforce, employers must adopt savvy processes to ensure safety, uphold culture, and align online

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The Communication Gap in Tech Accessibility
AXSChat
June 20, 2025
Accessibility in mobile technology has evolved from seemingly impossible challenges to remarkable innovations. Join us as we welcome back Sabine Lobnig from the Mobile and Wireless Forum to discuss this fascinating journey.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Myths, Misunderstandings, and Magic Tools: Demystifying the European Accessibility Act
AXSChat
June 13, 2025
The countdown to the European Accessibility Act has begun, and organizations across the EU and beyond are racing to understand what this landmark legislation means for their products and services. In this timely conversation, accessibility expert Susanna Laurin returns to AXSChat to separate fact from fiction about the EAA ahead of its June 2025 implementation.

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ENCORE: Addressing Pain Points In The Business Travel Experience
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June 13, 2025
This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on December 13th, 2024. In today’s episode, we’re diving into the evolving landscape of business travel. Whether you're frequently on the road, manage a team of travelers, or coordinate travel logistics behind the scenes, this conversation

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The Invisible Revolution: How Code-Based Graphics Are Changing the Internet
AXSChat
June 06, 2025
Accessibility and sustainability collide in this eye-opening conversation with Heather Neff, CEO of Equivalent. She returns to AXSChat to share groundbreaking developments in their mission to transform static graphics into responsive, accessible code.

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work

Confusing, Hopeful, and Necessary: Our AI Accessibility Journey
AXSChat
June 03, 2025
The most valuable accessibility conversations are happening in unexpected places. In this reflection on recent events, the AccessJet team shares how conferences focused on broader topics yielded surprising insights about disability inclusion, corporate transparency, and AI's potential.

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Creating Cultures of Connection and Belonging, One Team at a Time
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May 30, 2025
In this episode of #WorkTrends, join us as we discuss how a new-to-market platform provides a new and engaging way to bring teams together through competition. With a focus on connection, belonging, and FUN, anyone who wants to strengthen their teams’ relationships will enjoy this lively conversat

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ENCORE: Benefits in the Age of a Changing Workforce
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May 23, 2025
This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on September 13th, 2024. In this episode, we explore the evolving landscape of employee benefits and how organizations can tailor offerings to meet the diverse needs of today’s multigenerational workforce. Guest Brent Troxell, SVP at Beta Hea

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From Frustration to Delight: Real Accessibility Wins in Everyday Products
AXSChat
May 22, 2025
When we're constantly fighting for baseline accessibility compliance, it's easy to miss the quiet victories happening around us. In this candid conversation, returning guest Steve Tyler shares refreshingly positive experiences that demonstrate

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Smart Manufacturing 4.0 in Southeast Asia
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December 12, 2022
Making it More Resilient, Fully integrated, Collaborative, and Sustainable

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Accessibility

Date : July 30, 2020

Accessibility will allow us to enable and create more inclusive workplaces regarding age and disability.

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ChatGPT

Date : January 24, 2023

ChatGPT and intelligent chatbots threaten Google's business.

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2025 Outlook: Transformative Trends Reshaping Enterprise and the Future of Work

Date : October 17, 2024

As we approach 2025, the future of work is poised to undergo significant transformation driven by technological advancements and changing workforce dynamics. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to become an integral part of our daily work processes, enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them. This integration will require a strategic focus on developing practical human-AI collaboration skills across organizations.

The concept of personalized work experiences will gain prominence, with digital platforms offering tailored environments that adapt to individual preferences, skills, and work styles. This shift towards personalization will extend to career development paths and learning experiences, potentially increasing employee engagement and productivity.

Accessibility in workplace technology will become a critical priority. Organizations will invest in tools and platforms that ensure the full participation of employees with diverse abilities. This focus on inclusive design will address ethical considerations and help companies tap into a broader talent pool amidst ongoing skill shortages.

Knowledge management will evolve to address the challenges of an ageing workforce. Companies will implement sophisticated systems to facilitate the exchange of expertise between generations, combining the experience of seasoned professionals with younger employees.

The integration of well-being initiatives into digital workplace strategies will become standard practice. Work platforms will incorporate physical, mental, and financial health features, reflecting a more holistic approach to employee wellness and productivity.

Traditional employment models will give way to more flexible arrangements, with organizations managing a mix of full-time employees, contract workers, and AI-assisted processes. This shift will necessitate new management approaches and digital platforms capable of seamlessly integrating diverse work arrangements.

Collaboration technologies will advance significantly, with virtual and augmented reality creating more immersive remote work experiences. These technologies will be particularly valuable in industries requiring hands-on training or complex visualizations.

As AI becomes more prevalent in decision-making processes, an increased focus will be on ethical AI practices and transparency. Organizations must communicate how AI is used in workforce management to maintain trust and comply with emerging regulations.

Internal talent management will evolve, with AI-powered marketplaces matching employees to projects based on skills rather than traditional job roles. This approach will enable more dynamic resource allocation and provide employees with diverse growth opportunities.

Sustainability will become a critical business performance indicator, with environmental considerations integrated into work processes and platforms. This will include tools for measuring and reducing the carbon footprint of digital work.

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2024 Predictions for Future of Work

Date : November 30, 2023

In the swiftly approaching year 2024, the workplace as we know it stands on the cusp of a thrilling metamorphosis. Picture this: AI and machine learning are not just buzzwords but powerful engines driving the evolution of management into realms previously unimagined. However, this exhilarating future brings its own set of hurdles. At the forefront is the crucial enhancement of diversity and inclusion. The goal? To weave these essential values not just through the corridors of HR but into the very fabric of business strategies. This shift is particularly vital in championing the cause of accessibility for disabled employees. Meanwhile, the rise of the hybrid work model casts a revealing light on the limitations of our current digital communication tools. While these tools promised to bring us closer, they risk overwhelming us, highlighting the pressing need for a thoughtful overhaul to boost productivity and collaboration. The issue becomes even more pronounced in organizations where experienced senior talent is scarce, revealing a glaring gap in effective collaboration and knowledge sharing. This scenario underscores the need for a balanced approach that honours both the cutting-edge advancements in technology and the timeless value of human well-being. As we gaze into the future, 2024 beckons with a promise: a workplace that is not only adaptable and inclusive but also integrated, where technology and humanity dance in harmony. Embracing this holistic strategy is the key to nurturing a work environment that is both productive and equitable.

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DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: WHAT’S NEXT?
Thinkers360
June 09, 2020
Join leading experts in exploring trends in Digital Transformation and how organisations are responding to increasingly complex challenges. Although disruption has long been a threat for some industries, the rise of digital technologies has accelerated the pace of disruption in virtually every other industry. As the rate at which new technologies emerge increases exponentially, there is a corresponding acceleration in the volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity of change facing organisational leaders- all while global competition is increasingly fierce. However, these same changes create immense opportunities for organisations with digital leaders equipped for the age of digital disruption. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/digital-transformation-whats-next-tickets-108756656086

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Tags: Digital Transformation, Innovation, Leadership

Creating a better world to support individuals with a disability
Thinkers360
April 02, 2020
Sarah Lewthwaite Sarah Lewthwaite (PhD, FRSA) is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Southampton’s Centre for Research in Inclusion where she leads a major new UK Research and Innovation study ‘Teaching Accessibility’ as Future Leaders Fellow and Principal Investigator.

Sarah and her team are researching the teaching and learning of digital accessibility in universities and the workplace, to build an evidence-based understanding of how accessibility can be taught more effectively.

The 4-year study received over £650,000 from UKRI and seeks to forge new collaborations and dialogue between universities and industry. Sarah has a background in inclusive education, a PhD in disability and social media, and 15 years of research experience spanning HCI, accessibility, education and disability studies.

Angharad Butler-Rees

Angharad Butler-Rees is a Senior Research Assistant at the University of Southampton and is a co-investigator on the ‘Teaching Accessibility’ study. Angharad has a longstanding interest in disability issues, having worked for Leonard Cheshire Disability and UCAN Productions (creative art co-operative for blind and partially sighted young people).

Angharad’s interest in digital accessibility has been driven in part by her personal experiences of encountering barriers to technology as someone with a visual impairment, and further fuelled through her previous research in developing accessible Apps for blind and visually impaired people. Angharad is also in the final stages of completing her PhD, which explores the lives of individuals involved in disability activism at a time of austerity.

For more, please see my article on Medium...

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AXSChat Podcast with David Bara founder WeCanAcces
Thinkers360
March 17, 2020
Hosted by Antonio Santos, Debra Ruh and Neil Milliken. David Bara has a degree in BA Business Technology and a Master’s in Education. He is a former special needs teacher and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Special Education. David has spoken at international conferences, published articles and written recommendations for the Secretary of State for Communities for the UK Government on issues surrounding childhood and adolescent health care issues. His work has been aimed at improving the life chances for the children with cancer and special needs, their siblings and families. David has personal experience of the issues and the challenges facing individuals and their families who have visible and hidden disabilities, chronic illnesses or other access needs. In 2012, his daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 2 ½. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy saved her life, but she has been left with life-changing disabilities, and the late effects of the treatments will continue as she grows up. His son has been diagnosed with dyslexia and is also dealing with the emotional impact of what has happened. In response to his professional and personal experiences, David, together with his wife, Emma, founded WeCanAccess Ltd and developed WeCanAccess.com. WeCanAccess is a new online platform which has two core aims: 1) To create a social shift in attitudes by demonstrating that accessibility and inclusivity are vital for a more economically and socially sustainable future. 2) to improve the life chances, health and wellbeing of people with access needs and their families. The platform is already recognised as a United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 3 champion and was presented at the UN Sustainable Cities event in Espoo in June 2019, where David sat on the Health and Wellbeing Panel.

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Tags: Diversity and Inclusion, Future of Work, Sustainability

Why Companies Need to Value a Great Candidate Experience
Thinkers360
February 25, 2020
Wednesday 26th on #Worktrends Twitter Chat. If you’re trying to find out if the experience of applying to your company was positive — and therefore if you’ve got a future advocate on your hands or not — it’s a bit of a cop-out to only ask the people who got hired. But that’s not what the Candidate Experience reports do. In the case of the most recent report, the Talent Board reached out to more than 195,000 candidates to find out how they felt about their candidate experience. And for most, the impression wasn’t colored by a rosy “you’re hired” moment. In fact, 90% of them were not hired. That’s not exactly a biased sample. The bottom line is that a candidate experience is an incredible success factor for organizations. A great candidate experience can improve your brand reputation, create phenomenal goodwill — even when a person isn’t ultimately hired for the job. It creates a source of referrals, saves companies time and money, and in this era when pretty much everyone is a consumer of experiences even more than products or services, it is a key differentiator that may win you talent. Read more: https://talentculture.com/worktrends-why-companies-need-to-value-a-great-candidate-experience/

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The Journey to a Great Employer Brand
Thinkers360
February 17, 2020
Companies spend incredible energy and people power on marketing, but CMOs and their teams are focused on customers, Susan said. And forging a great employer brand takes focusing on employees — but using some of the same strategies: research and more research. Learning everything about employee’s values, needs, behaviours, life in and outside of the workforce is all a part of it, and so is enlisting everyone, every stakeholder, to be part of the effort. And the most important part of the employer brand? “Consistency,” Susan said. “On the marketing side, we look at the attributes of a product and then we settle on the strongest ones that are most important to our customers to build our brand on. We should do the same thing on the employer brand side as well.” Listen to the full conversation and see our questions for the upcoming #WorkTrends Twitter Chat. And don’t forget to subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode. https://talentculture.com/worktrends-the-journey-to-a-great-employer-brand/

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Tags: Culture, Future of Work, Leadership

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