Neverland

Creating human-centric organisations in a post-pandemic society

Trevor Hudson

• Publisher: Clink Street Publishing
• Year: 2024
• Print ISBN:
  9781915229458
• eBook ISBN:
  9781915229465
• Topic: Business
• Subtopic: Human Resource Management
• Index: Business

In a world of constant change, where the very nature of work is evolving, how can organizations adapt to embrace a more human-centric approach? The answer lies within the pages of Neverland, a thought-provoking and insightful book by Trevor Hudson. Drawing upon years of experience driving organizational change and a deep commitment to transforming the way we work, the author explores the foundations of a more human-centered philosophy for the future of work. This book serves as a guide for overwhelmed leaders, trapped in the patterns inherited from their predecessors, often rooted in outdated Western, patriarchal and paper-based paradigms. It's a call to action, encouraging readers to ask the big questions that can unlock previously unconsidered possibilities in how we work and lead. The upheaval of 2020, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, forced millions to work from home. The unexpected experiment demonstrated that remote work is not only possible but can even boost productivity. Yet, it also revealed the toll it can take on individual wellbeing. This book examines the impact of this monumental shift and the opportunities it presents, Neverland doesn't just highlight the challenges; it offers practical solutions and insights drawn from a rich tapestry of collective wisdom and pioneering efforts across various fields. As we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the future of work, two formidable challenges emerge: predicting the future itself and tailoring the human-centric approach to each unique organisation. This book delves into these challenges, shedding light on what pioneers are doing to lead their companies into this new era. It's a dynamic space, and readers are invited to be as excited as the author about the possibilities it holds. With insight, wisdom, and a dash of inspiration, this book is an invitation to leaders, innovators, and dreamers to be bold, ask the tough questions, and imagine a new world of work - a Neverland - where the landscape of productivity, creativity and the desires-made-real of every individual and employee coexist.

Table of contents

• Title Page
• Dedication
• Acknowledgements
• Contents
• Introduction
• Chapter 1: Remote Working and the Great Liberation
• Chapter 2: The Future of Work Culture
• Chapter 3: The Power Shift in the Talent Economy
• Chapter 4: Work–life integration: Beyond balance
• Chapter 5: Human-centric Change Management
• Chapter 6: Rethinking the Organisation of Organisations
• Chapter 7: Spirituality of Work and the Role of Organisations in Mental Health
• Chapter 8: Leadership with a more Human Future
• Chapter 9: Human-centric organisations as part of society
• Conclusion
• References and Further Reading
• Glossary
• Index of People and Companies
• Copyright