The career ladder has long been the dominant metaphor for professional ambition, but what if there's another way?

In this episode, host Narelle Hooper speaks with Elatia Abate, former Vice President of HR at Dow Jones and globally renowned futurist, about why the ladder is shrinking, what comes next and how HR professionals can design a career that they love in one of the most uncertain periods in the history of work.

Further learning

• Attend AHRI's National Convention and Exhibition to hear more from Elatia in her keynote address. Register now: https://www.ahri.com.au/events-and-networking/nce
• Learn more about redesigning the future of work with AHRI's Contemporary Workforce Redesign Course: https://www.ahri.com.au/certification-and-training/short-courses/contemporary-workforce-redesign

Further reading

• Looking for ways to "future prepare"? Download your guide to the HR employment landscape in 2026: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/4-trends-shaping-the-hr-employment-landscape-in-2026
• Before you make your next career move, consider these six questions: https://www.ahri.com.au/articles/questions-hr-ask-before-next-career-move

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• Connect with Elatia Abate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elatiaabate/
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