Author Description

For over 3 years, diverse ‘creative makers’ from around the world have been telling me what they think about work; the designers, developers, creatives and strategists who conceive of and build the digital products, services and experiences that we rely on today. They told me what made them want to work with organisations and what would make them leave, how they felt about work and what they wanted for their future. Sought-after creative makers now have the option to choose employers and clients who can best facilitate their needs as individuals, and so many organisations are losing the battle for their skills. These organisations often speak about people-centricity while treating their people as a disembodied part of their business architecture. ‘How we talk about work’ is an illustrated collection of quotes from talented practitioners from around the world; people who are trying to make the best of their skills in workplaces that don’t always make that easy. This book is an opportunity for employers to get up close to real opinions, hopefully inspiring them to think of creative makers as more than just resources. It is also for creative makers who are struggling to feel heard and are looking for inspiration from their peers. It can help everyone to think about how to improve our employee experiences as we prepare for a future of doing innovative work with great people.