The World of Work 2024 | Semafor x Gallup

On Wednesday, June 12, Semafor and Gallup hosted The World of Work 2024 Conference where Semafor's senior editors interviewed policymakers and business leaders to discuss the latest Gallup data and what it means for economic growth, business investment, public health, and the role leaders play in encouraging a healthier work-life balance. They tackled a wide array of topics from whether companies should be responsible for their workers’ mental healthcare to how companies are combatting loneliness in today’s ever-evolving cultures of in-person, hybrid, and remote workplace cultures. Check it out!

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THE WORLD OF WORK 2024 | EVENT AGENDA

Panel: Finding a Work-Life Balance
Expectations for work have dramatically changed since the pandemic, but management and employees are often at a disconnect. How can people thrive in both work and life?
Featuring: Toni Thompson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Etsy; Dr. Jim Harter, Chief Scientist, Workplace, Gallup; Elizabeth Bryant, SVP and Chief People Officer, Southwest Airlines
In Conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor

Interview: Making Work More Family Friendly | The role employers play in supporting workers outside of the office.
Featuring: Jessica Harrah, Chief People Officer, KinderCare
In Conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor

Panel: From Vlogs to Boardrooms: What’s Next for Creators
The opportunities and obstacles facing the creator economy.
Featuring: Stephanie Patrick, COO, Theorist Media; [virtual] Matt Patrick, President, Theorist Media
In conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor

Interview: The View from The Corner Office
How CEOs are navigating today’s business environment.
Featuring: David Tudehope, CEO, Macquarie Telecom
In Conversation with: Gina Chon, Senior Editor, Semafor

Partner Session: The View from ServiceNow
Featuring: Jacqui Canney, Chief People Officer, ServiceNow
In Conversation with: Bennett Richardson, General Manager, Semafor

Panel: Business Town Hall
The priorities, opportunities and risks for companies looking to upskill their workforce, improve employee wellbeing, and recruit talent.
Featuring: Jason Tyszko, Senior Vice President, Policy and Programs, Chamber of Commerce; Dane Linn, Senior Vice President of Corporate Initiatives, The Business Roundtable
In conversation with: Jordan Weissmann, Washington Editor, Semafor

Panel: Building the Next Generation Workforce
How do we best prepare the workforce, from recent grads to mid-level employees for the future of work?
Featuring: Valerie Capers Workman, Chief Talent Engagement Officer, Handshake; Chike Aguh, Senior Advisor, Project on Workforce, Harvard University
In conversation with: Jordan Weissmann, Washington Editor, Semafor

Interview: Prioritizing Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health is a top concern for Gen Z workers– how can employers address it in both traditional and nontraditional workplaces?
Featuring: Karishma Patel Buford, Chief People Officer, Spring Health
In conversation with: Meera Pattni, Global Head of Communications, Semafor

Interview: The New Fight for Labor Rights
Labor unions have notched a series of historic wins in recent years from the factory floor to newsrooms. This conversation will examine how we got to this moment in labor rights and what it means for workers.
Featuring: Randi Weingarten, President, American Federation of Teachers
In Conversation with: Ben Smith, Editor-in-Chief, Semafor