In this episode of The Future of Less Work, Deputy CEO Silvija Martincevic joins host Nirit Cohen to explore the forces reshaping the future of work for hourly and shift work. What the Next Generation of Shift Work Really Looks Like? Why More People Are Working Two Jobs – And What It Means for the Future? How microshifts are redefining flexibility, and what Gen Z really wants from work?

This is a deep dive into the next generation of shift work—and why it matters for all of us.

Want to dive deeper into this topic? Read Nirit’s Forbes article, "Why Micro Shifts Are The New Trend In Flexible Work", to explore these ideas further.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRkgkhzNPgY

Guest Information:

Silvija Martincevic is the CEO of Deputy, the world’s leading workforce management platform, revolutionizing hourly work for over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across over 100 countries. Before Deputy, Silvija was Chief Commercial Officer at Affirm, a Silicon Valley-based fintech, where she scaled the company from 6,500 to 200,000 customers and grew revenue from $100 million to $1.3 billion. She also built industry-leading partnerships with industry giants like Shopify, Walmart, and Amazon. Earlier in her career, Silvija was the Chief Operating Officer at Groupon, overseeing operations in Europe, Australia, and Asia. She also co-founded Zenna Financial Services, focusing on impact investing. Silvija holds an MBA in Econometrics and Statistics from the University of Chicago and serves on the board of Kiva, promoting financial access for underserved communities. Silvija’s career is driven by a commitment to leveraging technology for social good and serving underserved communities.

https://www.deputy.com/

Deputy’s Report: The Big Shift: How Gen Z is Rewriting the Rules of Hourly Work

https://news.deputy.com/new-deputy-report-reveals-key-workforce-trends-for-2025-the-rise-of-micro-shifts-ais-growing-role-and-hourly-workers-evolving-priorities

Chapters:

00:00 – What Is Poly-Employment and Why Is It Growing in Shift Work?
01:40 –Flexible Work Isn’t Just for Office Jobs
03:20 – What Does Flexibility Mean for Hourly Workers?
05:00 – What Are Microshifts and Why Do Workers Want Them?
07:40 – Gen Z Is Changing How Shift Work Gets Done
09:00 – How Employers Are Adapting to Keep Shift Workers
10:30 – Poly-Employment allows Workers to Stitch Together Income
12:00 – How Technology Is Modernizing Shift Work Scheduling
13:40 – How Digital Tools Are Empowering Hourly Workers
15:10 – Gen Z is Driving the Shift Toward Work-Life Balance
16:45 – How Full Employment and Demographics Are Reshaping Labor Markets
18:00 – Will AI Replace Shift Jobs or Make Them Better?
20:00 – Why Shift Workers Are Becoming More Positive About AI?
22:00 – Can AI Create Dignity and Opportunity in Hourly Work?
24:10 – Is Gigification of Shift Work a Good Thing?
25:45 – How to Make Flexible Work Also Predictable and Secure