Dear Director

If there’s one thing we’ve learned of late, it’s that predicting the future based on the past is futile. Literally everything has changed, and we are all feeling the urge to hit the reset button before we can move forward.  

If only we had the luxury of standing still for a moment whilst we reassess our priorities, we’d be able to redesign our organisations for the present.

Join us on this Fujitsu Executive Discussion Evening podcast to explore how we can understand the enormous shifts we are experiencing in culture, behaviour and attitude.
 
Special guest speakers:

Tim White - Corporate Executive Officer, Fujitsu

Marina Bellini - Chief Information and Digital Officer, BAT

Thimon de Jong - Trends Expert and Founder, Whetston

Disruption and Differentiation

How does change happen? When a set of committed people decide to unite their abilities. Fujitsu, together with Microsoft and Universities, are committed to driving holistic transformation together. 

Our joint initiative addresses the most urgent questions concerning economy, society and human conditions, framed as a series of fundamental podcast conversations, blogs and youtube videos. 

Fujitsu jointly analyzes what needs acting upon and acts upon the analysis in close cooperation with our partners and customers. The Microsoft – Fujitsu Triangle Initiative is a platform for change, building healthy relationships and having constant rich conversations between Technology Companies, Universities and/or Governments and Cities. 

In this episode we welcome Prof John McDonough – Professor of Public Health Practice, Harvard University, in conversation with Dr. David Rhew, Chief Medical Officer, Microsoft. 

Powered by Fujitsu Global, we are talking about our Culture of Health and Well-being in 2021 and the importance of Tech Companies to cooperate with Universities, Governments, Cities and Customers. 

“It is undeniable that businesses has always been a key stakeholder in the health and wellbeing of their employees and in many cases their consumers. This is undeniably the case. But the question of whether or not the businesses see their employees and consumers as stakeholders as well in the company”, says Prof. McDonough. 

“One of the big trends we are seeing is that a lot of organizations are hiring Chief Medical Officers to not just look at not just their own employees but also the health and safety of the customers that they serve. Because of the fact that we know that the pandemic is not going away any time soon with all the variants coming and the need for re-vaccinations and massive amount of testing on a continual basis, all of that is going to require that these organizations have a solid infrastructure in place”, says Dr. David Rhew.

Listen for further insights on why a culture of health and wellbeing is a crucial differentiator for businesses now and for the future.

Culture of Health and Well-being in 2021

In this Fujitsu Nova series podcast episode, Keith Dear (Managing Director, Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies) looks at how emerging technology could play a role in underpinning productivity and growth at a crucial time for the UK economy

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 1 - Emerging technology

In this Fujitsu Nova series podcast episode, Dr Jason Shepherd (Director of the Digital Twin Programme Office, Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies) examines the evolution of digital twins and cyber-physical systems, the role they could play in policy making and their potential impact on business

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 2 – Digital twins

In this Fujitsu Nova series podcast episode, Ilana Wisby (CEO, Oxford Quantum Circuits) looks at how quickly quantum computing can be scaled to meet the demands of industry and the ethical considerations that policymakers should be aware of.

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 3 – Quantum computing

In this Fujitsu Nova series podcast episode, Stephanie Hare (Researcher, Broadcaster and Author) looks at how we can ensure AI is ethically developed and applied, and what can be done to place the issue at the heart of the UK’s AI strategy and skills development plan?

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 4 – AI ethics

In this Fujitsu Nova series podcast episode - recorded during the first live event of the ‘Nova’ series - experts from the Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies and Oxford Quantum Circuits look at how emerging technology could enable sustainable growth

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 5 – Enabling sustainable growth

Welcome to ‘mind the (sustainability) gap’. In this podcast we explore the gap that exists between aspiration and reality when it comes to delivering measurable outcomes from sustainability initiatives. 

With pressed resources and targets to meet, where can business look for inspiration and innovation that will create capacity for sustainable change and be good for business? Who is doing this well and what can we learn from them?
 
Three guests join Fujitsu’s Emma Chatwin to discuss the factors that will help bridge the sustainability gap in future. Marga Hoek, global thought leader, author and board director, advisor to G20, G7 Climate Change & Cop 23, Leo Johnson, Presenter of BBC Radio 4 “Hacking Capitalism” and Head of Disruption & Innovation at PwC, and Valerie Oosterhoff, Fujitsu’s Sustainable development lead for Europe.

Mind the (sustainability) gap

Join Nicki Elkin (they/them) from Pride in Diversity and Rebecca Gallegos (she/her)  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead – Oceania talking about the support Pride and Diversity provide and the insights that they are seeing across the workplace that impact the LGBTI+ community.

Pride Podcast - Nicki and Rebecca

In this podcast episode from Fujitsu’s Nova series - shining a light on how innovation will impact the current and future direction of the UK economy - experts from The Centre for Cognitive and Advanced Technologies, Oxford Brookes Business School and Sussex University discuss the role which entrepreneurship could play in bridging the productivity gap between the UK and other G7 economies.

Fujitsu Nova series - Episode 6 – Entrepreneurship and innovation

In a world where technology is increasingly prevalent in our personal and professional lives and so much of what we do is devoid of the human touch, we have become attuned to depersonalised interactions. But when it comes to big decisions, big changes and big consequences, there’s no substitute for the thoughts and feelings of human beings. 
 
It’s no surprise then, that in recent times we have experienced a shift in authority and influence in business, government and society. Decision-making no longer happens behind closed doors, in the boardroom or in an institutional ivory tower. The opinion of ‘the people’ is sought, and its voice is heard and acted upon.
 
Join digital workplace expert Sharon O’Dea as she explores the role technology has played in driving these powers shifts, including its role in enabling new entrants to disrupt industries and challenge established structures and hierarchies. 

Guest speakers:
•	John Pink, Managing Director of Public Sector, Fujitsu UK
•	Dame Inga Beale DBE
•	Carl Miller Research Director of the Centre for the Analysis of Social Media (CASM) at Demos

People Power

An engaged workforce can support rapid recovery and drive innovation. Therefore, employee experience is more important than ever before. But good EX is more than just reimagining the office space. 

From giving employees a sense of purpose to trusting them to do the best job they can, the entire business culture needs to be rethought from the ground up. 

Transformation starts with culture, people and purpose.
 
Working remotely has provided a huge shift of work culture across industries, where organizations need to find a way to remain close to their employees when physically they might be far away. 
 
Join digital workplace expert Sharon O’Dea as she unpacks what it means to deliver great employee experience. 
Guest speakers:

•	Dave Wright, Chief Innovation Officer, ServiceNow
•	Tim White, Corporate Executive Office, SVP, Head of Global Delivery Group, Fujitsu

The importance of Employee Experience

Cybersecurity isn’t just a technical challenge. A large amount of malware relies on human error to pass from system to system. 

In a post-Covid workforce where new ways of working have not been locked down, it’s never been easier to exploit human vulnerabilities. This can lead to dramatic consequences – including lost data, severe downtime, and ultimately the loss of customer trust.

Your first line of cyber-defence is your employees, so there is a clear business case for keeping them safe. This podcast will explore how to do just that: from security awareness training to policies.

Guest speakers:
- Martin Holzworth, Head of Cybersecurity, Fujitsu Australia 
- Kieren Lovell

Kieren is a cybersecurity specialist, who specialises in Incident Response and real-time cybersecurity simulations and live gathering exercises.

The Human Firewall

We’ve all been there. You have a deadline looming. And although it’s seven in the evening, the temptation to get your laptop and do a bit more work can be overwhelming. 

But when your place of work is literally your home, the problem is tenfold worse. Personal and private lives bleed into one, leading to employees who never feel fully rested or recharged. 

This has the potential to have a knock-on effect on the customer experience.  

Employees who are happy and rested are ultimately more productive and have the ability to bring their best self to work. Employee wellness, therefore, needs to be a business priority in order to create a trickle-down effect on the experience customers have with your organization. 

This podcast will explore strategies for dealing with employee mental health and wellbeing in a virtual world, creating a culture where employees can reach their full potential.

Guest speakers:

Sarah-Jane Littleford, Head of Responsible Business, Global Delivery, Fujitsu
As Head of Responsible Business for Fujitsu Global Delivery, Sarah-Jane sets the strategy for nine global locations, covering over 23,000 employees. The purpose of this strategy is to enable Fujitsu to have a significant positive impact on our planet and the communities in which we live and work. Sarah-Jane aims to deliver value through responsible business; helping Fujitsu Global Delivery derive benefits for employees, local communities, our environment, and especially for Fujitsu customers. Customer co-creation and collaboration is a key piece of this puzzle.

Maggi Rose, Head of Evolution, Mental Health at Work 
As Head of Evolution and lead facilitator at MHAW, Maggi has an extensive knowledge of Mental Health ,clinical, academic and applied and is able to provide meaningful training and facilitation regarding understanding facts, challenging myth and taking head on debates regarding stigma and interpretation of inclusivity and equality in the workplace. Maggi has spent the last few years delivering culture change to large organisations throughout the country and is currently developing translated central and shared messages of Mental Health and Mental Illness to the rest of Europe and global audiences.

Happy employees, the key to great Customer Experience

Fujitsu is the leading Japanese information and communication technology (ICT) company, offering a full range of technology products, solutions and services. Approximately 132,000 Fujitsu people support customers in more than 100 countries. We use our experience and the power of ICT to shape the future of society with our customers.

Culture of Health and Well-being in 2021

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