Copenhagen Institute – Unlocking the Future of People and Organisations

The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies conducted a research project in 2016, focusing on the future of work, workforce, and workplace. However, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the trends for remote and hybrid work, making them a reality for many by 2022. This forced leaders, HR departments, and employees to participate in a global labor experiment and re-evaluate their work and expectations. Now, HR departments have the responsibility of guiding organizations into post-pandemic territories and transforming work practices, leadership, and company culture. The question is how HR departments can set future trajectories that help organizations adapt and embrace changes in the world. This requires reconfiguring the role of HR and taking on strategic responsibility. Looking back at the beginning of the industrial revolution, HR now has a similar pivotal moment in history to shape the future of organizations. Business executives are relying on HR to steer organizations in the right direction and meet the needs of the future. The relationship between people and organizations is undergoing a reformation, and HR needs to join in tailoring a new systemic equilibrium that balances the interests of both parties. The Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies aims to monitor this transformative journey and guide decisionmakers in understanding their organizational makeup and navigating these historic shifts.