Employment Is Dead: How Disruptive Technologies Are Revolutionizing the Way We Work

With disruptive technologies on the horizon, traditional employment models are becoming outdated. How will your organization adapt to the evolving landscape of work?

Business is on the cusp of an inevitable and profound transformation. Conventional work paradigms are failing to adapt to the evolving needs and expectations of the modern workforce. Simultaneously, the emergence of disruptive technologies such as artificial intelligence, coupled with Web3 innovations including the metaverse, blockchain, and decentralized work models, is unlocking a whole new realm of work. It raises a pivotal question: Is the era of traditional employment over?

The tools of tomorrow will amplify human potential, from collaborating in virtual spaces through digital avatars, to managing transactions transparently on the blockchain. Those who embrace these technologies--and the manner in which people want to work--will unleash unprecedented levels of productivity and innovation. Conversely, those who remain tethered to outdated work patterns risk losing out on the best talent, and even becoming obsolete.

Employment Is Dead ventures into unexplored territories to reveal how these innovations can transform work into more democratic, human-centric, and empowering work experiences. Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean bring to life the seismic shifts occurring in the workforce, propelled by employees’ growing demand for autonomy, flexibility, and a sense of purpose in their work. The authors challenge leaders to embrace these changes, offering vital insights into navigating this new landscape. With compelling case studies and cutting-edge examples, this book is an essential read for those aiming to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital environment and harness disruptive technologies to redefine the future of work.

Deborah Perry Piscione is a serial entrepreneur turned Web3 venture capitalist, innovation + future of work thought leader, and founder of Alley to the Valley. She currently serves as Chief Strategy Officer for CoinHomes. She is the author of multiple books, including the bestselling titles Secrets of Silicon Valley and Unfinished Business. She was previously a staffer in the U.S. Congress and the White House, and served as on-air political commentator on CNN, MSNBC, and Fox News.

Josh Drean is an HR transformation and metaverse expert who marries Web3 technologies with workplace strategies. He is a Web3 adviser at Harvard Innovation Labs, cofounder of DreanMedia, and a core contributor at SoWork, the Workplace Metaverse. His YouTube channel has garnered millions of views, and he was named among the top 100 foremost experts on the metaverse.