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Future of Work - Experience

Instructor: Jaime Neely
Corporate Social Responsibility
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More and more organizations today are beginning to implement employee experience strategies, as a way to better prepare for new hires. This module examines the growing importance of the employee experience and the positive impact it can have on a company's overall performance. It breaks down different components of the modern employee experience including perks, benefits and recognition. 

Work-life balance, another key pillar of the employee experience, is also discussed. We debunk the misconceptions of what really motivates a younger workforce, providing you with insight to create a customized experience for your own team.
Related Trend Report: Corporate Social Responsibility
Workshop Question:
Describe your company's employee experience in three words. Would your colleagues say the same?
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Featured Insights

Stability-Based Perk
Businesses reevaluate employee perks to center them around value and need
Implications - Brands have long addressed Millennial recruitment and retention with relatively superficial perks in the form of free liquor, snack fridges, in-office games and more–however it is slowly being understood that these perks are not what fosters happiness or longevity within a company. Businesses are adapting to new research surrounding this generation's preferred work culture by offering benefits that centralize around stability, income, professional advancement, and the prioritization of a work-life balance – all relatively practical values that have long been overlooked by employers when seeking out the Millennial recruit.
Workshop Question - In what ways can your business let go of stereotypes within the recruitment process, and how can it better value the practical and professional needs of its prospective and current employees?
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Employee Micro-Learning Platforms
Employee Micro-Learning Platforms
Sollah Interactive's TAG Secures a Tighter Learning Schedule
With the launch of its employee micro-learning platform, Sollah Interactive hopes to speed up the process of familiarizing new hires with company policies, approaches, operations and the like. The... MORE
Pet-Centric Employee Benefits
Pet-Centric Employee Benefits
Nina Hale's ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ Allows Absences for Pet Parents
Benefiting employees who are pet owners, digital marketing agency Nina Hale goes beyond traditional maternity and paternity leave programs to offer a ‘Fur-ternity Leave’ option for staff.... MORE
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
Childcare Establishing Start-Ups
The Helpr Start-up Helps Companies Build Effective Childcare
Childcare is often considered an optional benefit for many employers but the Helpr start-up is working closely with companies to make childcare available for all employees. Providing on-demand... MORE
Sleep-Rewarding Employers
Sleep-Rewarding Employers
Japan's Crazy Inc. Offers Points to Well-Rested Employees
Well-rested employees generally equate to better workers and Japanese-based Crazy Inc. is betting on this by rewarding employees who sleep at least six hours a night. Crazy Inc., a wedding organizer... MORE
Fertility-Focused Corporate Benefits
Fertility-Focused Corporate Benefits
Kindbody's Fertility Service is Accessible to Benefit Plans
The corporate benefit plan is expanding with the influx of fertility perks for women employees. Companies like Facebook, Apple, and Google make this available to their female employees, ultimately... MORE

Insights by Trend Hunter AI

Retail Moodboard
New apps let users create fashion moodboards, share looks, and shop together
Trend - New retail apps combine moodboard creation with social feeds, shared collections, shoppable tags and streamlined checkout so users discover styles, collaborate on looks, and buy directly from boards. These apps provide tailored recommendations based on each user's preferences.
Workshop Question - How can we incorporate collaborative, visual discovery elements to enhance user engagement and streamline the purchasing process?
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Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Social Media-Inspired Retail Apps
Depop Outfits Lets Users Create Moodboards and Collages
Depop Outfits is a new styling tool from the fashion resale app that's designed with users who have a penchant for collages and mood boards. The new shopping feature will enable users to access a... MORE
Smart Fashion Management Apps
Smart Fashion Management Apps
'Acloset' Interprets Wardrobes, Provides Recommendations
Acloset is a smart fashion application that allows users to create a digital wardrobe by photographing or uploading images of their clothing, which the app then categorizes for easier organization.... MORE
Retail Moodboard Apps
Retail Moodboard Apps
'ShopLook' Makes Curated Online Shopping Easy with Moodboards
Shoplook is an online platform that provides a creative workspace for assembling digital moodboards, outfits and visual concepts. The service offers a free form canvas that supports drag and drop... MORE
Social Wardrobe Apps
Social Wardrobe Apps
'Whering' Enables Fashion Moodboard and Wishlist Creations
Whering is a digital wardrobe and styling application designed to help users organise clothing items and make more informed purchasing decisions. The platform allows individuals to upload images of... MORE
Human Verified
Digital trust crisis drives demand for authentic human verification systems
Trend - Digital platforms are implementing comprehensive human verification systems that go beyond basic authentication to prove real human identity. These multi-layered authentication systems combine voice recognition, facial movement detection, and real-time interaction patterns to create digital proof of humanity that's nearly impossible to fake.
Workshop Question - How could your brand restore consumer confidence through authentic human verification?
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Verified Dating App Features
Verified Dating App Features
Bumble ID Verification Helps Users Confirm Their Identity to Matches
Bumble ID verification is being launched by the dating app company as a new feature that will enable users to provide peace of mind to their matches that they are the real deal. The verification... MORE
Real-Person Video Verification Tools
Real-Person Video Verification Tools
PositiveSingles Enhances User Safety with Its New Feature
PositiveSingles — "the largest STD dating and support community in the world" — has officially implemented its real-person video verification feature for users in the United Kingdom. This... MORE
Dating App Video Verifications
Dating App Video Verifications
Hinge Combats Fake Accounts with the New Selfie Verification
As of the next month, dating app Hinge is rolling out a new profile verification process that is meant to combat the rise of fake accounts with Selfie Verification. The feature prompts users to... MORE
Video-Verification Dating Apps
Video-Verification Dating Apps
Tinder's Photo Verified Cuties Initiates Video Selfie Procedures
Tinder is rolling out the new Photo Verified Cuties club which prompts users to participate in a video selfie procedure to verify their identity. To do this, users just need to send a recorded video... MORE
AI Maternity
Transforming maternal care with smart, personalized digital guidance
Trend - Brands are developing AI-powered applications specifically designed to support pregnancy and maternity by offering personalized coaching, health tracking, and real-time advice. These tools integrate advanced algorithms with data-driven insights to provide tailored content on prenatal care.
Workshop Question - How might we leverage AI technology to provide personalized and accessible support in addressing modern consumer needs?
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AI Maternal Health Agents
AI Maternal Health Agents
Maia by Millie Provides 24/7 Answers to Patient Questions and More
Maia by Millie is a new AI agent integrated in the tech-enabled women's health clinic's patient-facing mobile app, providing all-hours 24/7 answers to patient questions, appointment management,... MORE
AI-Powered Maternity Support Apps
AI-Powered Maternity Support Apps
The 'Soula' App Supports Moms-to-Be with Proactive Information
The ‘Soula’ app is a free artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool for pregnant women to use as a way to make it through their pregnancy more comfortably and beyond. The app offers... MORE
Pregnancy Support Communities
Pregnancy Support Communities
Aware.ai Pregnancy App Connects Moms with Communities and Resources
The Aware.ai Pregnancy App is designed to support expectant mothers by offering a personalized experience tailored to their specific needs. This app connects users to a community of like-minded... MORE
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
Nursery Brand Parenting Apps
The Mamas & Papas App Offers Support and Inspiration for Parents
The Mamas & Papas app has been developed by the UK-based nursery brand as a tool for new and expecting parents to help them navigate the world of pregnancy and early parenthood. The app offers... MORE
Social-Based Pregnancy Tools
Social-Based Pregnancy Tools
Peanut Introduces New Pregnancy Tracking Features for its Social Site
Peanut, a new and upcoming social networking app for women, is introducing Peanut Track, a new feature designed to support pregnancy tracking. Leveraging seven years of user data and AI, the tool... MORE
Positivity Platform
Social platforms with a positive focus rebel against the negative internet
Trend - New online platforms, whether private or social-focused, are launching with a focus on positivity and compliments. Some such platforms are powered by AI, while some are community-driven. However, each are designed to offer positive breaks from the negative nature of popular content platforms.
Workshop Question - How might we create a positive and uplifting experience for our audience to counteract the negativity often found in digital environments?
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Positivity-Sharing Platforms
Positivity-Sharing Platforms
What Went Well Today is an Open-Source Space to Share Daily Hope
What Went Well Today is an exciting open-source platform designed to promote daily positivity by encouraging users to share their moments of joy and success. The platform aims to create a space for... MORE
Motivational AI Assistants
Motivational AI Assistants
Cheerleader AI Provides Daily Support with Virtual Cheerleaders
Cheerleader AI is an innovative tool designed to provide daily motivation and support. Developed by AE Studio, this AI-powered platform offers users a virtual cheerleading experience. It’s... MORE
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Kyndr, an app designed to provide users with a safe haven for inspiration, personal growth, and community building. In a world where toxic and overcrowded social media platforms dominate, Kyndr... MORE
Daily AI-Generated Compliments
Daily AI-Generated Compliments
AIcompliment.me Sends Daily Compliments to Brighten One's Day
AIcompliment.me is an online platform designed to deliver daily compliments to its users, aiming to add a touch of positivity to their day. Powered by artificial intelligence, the service sends... MORE
Daily Kindness Prompts
Daily Kindness Prompts
'Sharing Your Kindness' Makes Spreading Positivity a Daily Habit
Sharing Your Kindness is a web app designed to inspire users to incorporate kindness into their daily lives. The platform offers simple, actionable suggestions for small acts of kindness that can... MORE
Taste Identity
Consumers unite streaming and media data to showcase cultural identity
Trend - New platforms are emerging that allow users to aggregate and share their digital consumption habits across multiple services, creating comprehensive "taste profiles" that span music, movies, books, and other media. These platforms move beyond simple recommendation engines to create holistic portraits of users' cultural preferences and consumption patterns, enabling more authentic connections based on shared interests.
Workshop Question - How can your brand help consumers authentically express their preferences and find like-minded communities?
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Digital Taste Profiles
Digital Taste Profiles
The Shelf App Creates Comprehensive Media Consumption Analytics
Shelf is a new platform that captures and displays users’ entertainment choices across multiple streaming and content services. The app seamlessly integrates with Spotify, Netflix, Goodreads,... MORE
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
Streaming Content-Tracking Apps
The 'CineHub' App Keeps an Eye on Content You've Watched and More
The ‘CineHub’ app is a tool for helping content streaming and movie enthusiasts alike keep track of what they’ve watched and more. The app works by providing users the ability to... MORE
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
Passion-Sharing List Platforms
MyLikes Helps Users Share What They Enjoy with Curated Lists
Users seeking a more simplistic, hate-free corner of the internet to share their passions and recommendations should look no further than a new platform called MyLikes. MyLikes takes a more... MORE
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Dynamic Interest Social Platforms
Palette Let's People Curate Their Likes However They Please
Introducing Palette, a dynamic social platform designed to revolutionize how users curate and share their interests. With Palette, individuals can organize and showcase a diverse array of interests,... MORE
Earned Wage
New fintech tools allows employees access their already-earned wages before payday
Trend - Financial technology companies are disrupting traditional payroll systems by offering earned wage access services, allowing employees to access their accrued wages before scheduled payday. This innovation is increasingly being offered as an employee benefit by organizations seeking to provide greater financial flexibility to their workforce.
Workshop Question - How might your organization leverage financial technology to provide more flexible payment solutions?
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Earned Wage Access Partnerships
Earned Wage Access Partnerships
Retail Merchandising Servicing Marks First Year with DailyPay
Retail Merchandising Servicing is marking its first year of collaboration with DailyPay, a company specializing in earned wage access. This partnership allows Retail Merchandising Servicing... MORE
Early Wage Solutions
Early Wage Solutions
Tapcheck Provides On-Demand Pay Access for Employee Financial Flexibility
Tapcheck is addressing the growing demand for financial wellness benefits with its earned wage access platform that allows employees to access their earned wages before traditional payday. The... MORE
Earned Wage Campaigns
Earned Wage Campaigns
Chime's Nationwide Labor Day Tour Aims to Promote Its New Product, Mypay
Chime’s new product, MyPay, provides workers early access to up to $500 of their earned wages without the need for interest, credit checks, or fees. This initiative challenges the traditional... MORE
Streamlined Employee Benefits Tools
Streamlined Employee Benefits Tools
TimeForge is Debuting the New 'Earned' Tool at RetailNOW 2024
TimeForge’s Earned is a new employee benefits tool that is designed to enhance how businesses handle employee pay, tips, and rewards. This system allows employees to access their earnings on... MORE
Controlled Impulse
Budgeting and savings apps are used by Millennials to prevent impulse purchases
Trend - While personal finance management apps have existed for over a decade, the introduction of artificial intelligence (AI) and data collection algorithms have made recent apps far more effective than before. These modern budgeting apps are used to prevent unnecessary spending while saving toward goals.
Workshop Question - How can your brand leverage AI and data collection to help its customers make more informed purchasing decisions?
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AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
AI-Powered Budgeting Apps
Cleo Helps Gen Z Get Their Finances in Order with Roast & Hype Modes
Many people avoid budgeting apps because they fear feeling restricted but Cleo is an AI-powered budgeting app that offers a feel-good experience. Cleo, the AI-powered assistant, has captivated Gen Z... MORE
Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
Privacy-Focused Budgeting Apps
The 'Apollo' Personal Finance App Streamlines Money Tracking
The ‘Apollo’ personal finance app is a digital tool for consumers to incorporate into their daily regime as a way to take more control over their money and more. The app maintains a... MORE
play_circle_filledPersonalized Financial Assistants
Personalized Financial Assistants
The Monarch AI Assistant is a Dedicated Financial Coach
The Monarch AI Assistant is a smart and personalized financial coach that helps users manage their money and achieve their goals. It uses artificial intelligence to analyze users’ income, expenses,... MORE
Empowering Financial Management Apps
Empowering Financial Management Apps
Windfall Makes Money Tracking and Management Easy
Windfall is a money tracker app poised to transform the way individuals manage finances. With its user-friendly interface and powerful features, Windfall makes it effortless to stay on top of... MORE
Digital Money Saving Tools
Digital Money Saving Tools
SaveStrike Helps Users Easily Create Wishlists To Curve Impulse Buying
SaveStrike is your ultimate digital companion for managing and saving your favorite products from various online shops in one convenient app. With SaveStrike, you can easily create and organize... MORE
AI Leadership
Artificial intelligence enhances manager support through emotional intelligence
Trend - Leadership teams are now utilizing automated tools to connect with employees and gain deeper insights into their emotional states. These AI systems enhance employee satisfaction by conducting surveys and providing targeted coaching, offering support that aligns with individual feelings and needs.
Workshop Question - How can your business utilize automated tools to enhance its company culture?
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Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps
Engaging Workplace Wellness Apps
This App Helps Managers Support Employee Mental Health
‘Kona’ is an innovative new workplace wellness app that is designed to be built into the Slack messaging platform, infusing it with a range of features that enable managers to do a... MORE
AI-Powered Management Tools
AI-Powered Management Tools
Zavvy Helps HR Teams with Talent Management and Development
Zavvy is a new HR tool designed for businesses who want to connect with their employees smarter and more naturally. The company is transforming the employee experience by honing in on four essential... MORE
AI-Powered Employee Surveys
AI-Powered Employee Surveys
Inpulse's AI-Powered Survey Platform Improves the Employee Experience
Employee engagement consultancy firm Inpulse is revolutionizing employee engagement using artificial intelligence technologies. The company partners with businesses to elevate their employee... MORE
Employee Engagement Tools
Employee Engagement Tools
Triibe Offers Interactive Newsfeed, Polls, Surveys, and More
As remote work becomes the norm, gauging employee satisfaction can be challenging as many employees, particularly newcomers, may feel hesitant to voice concerns or lack appropriate channels –... MORE
Visual Aid
Brands are designing packaging to be accessible for consumers with visual impairments
Trend - Brands are creating packaging designs with smart solutions for consumers with visual impairments. These solutions include scannable codes or symbols that interact with smart applications to provide either easier-to-read or audio-based information, more effectively supporting shoppers.
Workshop Question - How can we leverage technological solutions to make our products more accessible for a wider range of consumers?
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Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Accessibility-Focused Packaging Designs
Müller Debuts Accessible Packaging Designs
Müller has announced a significant update to its product offerings as the brand debuts its new accessible packaging designs. The venture seeks to make shopping more accessible for visually impaired... MORE
Inclusive Shopping Labels
Inclusive Shopping Labels
Coca-Cola Debuts NaviLens QR Codes for Visually Impaired Consumers
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP)’s Great Britain Christmas can multipacks will now include NaviLens codes on its cardboard packaging designed to aid partially sighted or visually impaired... MORE
Scannable Infant Products
Scannable Infant Products
SMA Nutrition Introduced NaviLens Codes into its Product Packaging
SMA Nutrition, a division of Nestlé, has incorporated NaviLens technology into its infant nutrition product packaging. This development is intended to improve the shopping experience for parents... MORE
Visual Impairment-Friendly Packaging
Visual Impairment-Friendly Packaging
Haleon and Microsoft Have Partnered for Inclusive Packaging
Haleon and Microsoft have partnered on a new packaging initiative to help those with low vision or who are blind to read labeling on a range of products. The partnership coincides with World Sight... MORE
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
AI-Assisted Cooking Partnerships
Unilever and Be My Eyes Partnered to Support Shoppers
Unilever and Be My Eyes have announced a new partnership that will support blind and low-vision shoppers using the latest technology for an easier shopping experience. The partnership builds on... MORE
Social Community
New social media platforms are launching with an emphasis on personal connections
Trend - Companies are opening new social media services with the intention of fostering more intimate connections between users. In a rebellion against social medias built around endless feeds, these platforms connect users with similar interests and have convenient public and private group chat systems.
Workshop Question - How could your brand ensure its products or services are meeting the needs of its more niche consumer demographics?
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Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Upcoming Anti-Loneliness Apps
Phori Is an AI-Enhanced Chat App to Help Introverts with Loneliness
Phori is a new chat app that aims to help introverts make genuine connections online. Unlike other dating or social media apps that focus on appearances and popularity, Phori uses artificial... MORE
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kindness-Focused Social Media
Kyndr is a Community-Based Social Media Platform
Kyndr, an app designed to provide users with a safe haven for inspiration, personal growth, and community building. In a world where toxic and overcrowded social media platforms dominate, Kyndr... MORE
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Pro-Community Social Media Apps
Take Creates Real Life Interactions Through a Social Network
In an age where social media platforms are plagued by misinformation, censorship, and data exploitation, Take emerges as a pro-community social media platform for users seeking a better online... MORE
Connective Foodie Apps
Connective Foodie Apps
Letslicious is a Foodie Social Media App Connecting Likeminded People
Letslicious has hit the foodie social scene with its innovative platform connecting like-minded individuals. With a focus on fostering community and boosting visibility for food and drink-related... MORE