Dr Ben
Hamer
Sociologist + Futurist
Researcher | Storyteller | Speaker | Adviser
Dr Ben Hamer
Sociologist + Futurist
Dr Ben Hamer is an accredited futurist, where he was recently awarded the number one thought leader for the Future of Work in the Asia-Pacific by Onalytica.
Ben has undertaken work and research around the world, including time spent leading critical projects at the World Economic Forum as well as being a Visiting Scholar at Yale University. He is an Adjunct Professor at Edith Cowan University and a Board Member for the Australian HR Institute, where he was appointed as the youngest Non-Executive Director in the organisation’s history, as well as being on the Board of Netball NSW. A sought after media commentator and keynote speaker on future trends, Ben is the host of The ThinkerTank Podcast. Produced by DM Podcasts, it’s all about making you the most interesting person at your next dinner party!
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2025 RESEARCH REPORTS
When it comes to 2025, the headlines will be dominated by global tensions, economic pressures, and the steady march of technology that’s reshaping how we live, work and play. But this isn’t just a story of doom and gloom —it’s about how we navigate the chaos and carve out space for optimism, growth, and progress.
Donald Trump’s return to the White House will have a lot of sway on how things pan out, while on the home front, the federal election will take centre stage. Technology will continue to dominate conversations, and it won’t just be about AI as people talk more about quantum, as well as the first ever Olympic Esports Games, which will take place in Saudi Arabia. Society and culture will put Gen Alpha and the analogue awakening in the spotlight, at the same time as niche becomes the new norm and the first of Gen Beta are born.
So, what does it all mean for 2025? It’s a year of contrasts: tradition versus innovation, complexity versus simplicity, division versus unity. The trick will be finding balance in the middle of it all.
Whether you’re planning for your business, your family, or your next holiday, one thing’s for sure—there’s a lot to look forward to, and this report is here to help you make sense of it.
The year ahead will be all about recalibration. Because while challenges with inflation and cost-of-living won’t go away, topics like AI, trust, and employee wellbeing will only grow in their focus around both the watercooler and boardroom table.
When it comes to the lunchroom, it won’t just be Gen-Zers talking about their skibidi rizz. We’ll also be talking about things like The Great Reassessment and stealth sackings.
And speaking of Gen-Z, it’s an important reminder that Gen Alpha will be entering the workplace, if you want a reason to feel older. They will require leaders to think and act differently, because remember, if you’re leading and no one is following, you’re just out for a walk.
No matter what way you cut it, there’s a lot to navigate when it comes to organisations and their people. And it’s hoped that the 2025 Future of Work Outlook will help you do just that, profiling seven of the top trends that will shape modern work over the year ahead. It’s about making sure that you’re equipped with the information to make sense of what is happening in the world of work and what’s to come, so that you can prepare now for what’s next.
SERVICES
Ben is an engaging and experienced keynote speaker with an innate curiosity. His presentations have a whole lot of data, a bunch of stories showcasing incredible innovations, and a dash of good humour to keep you on your toes.
Passionate about building a community of courageous optimists, Ben uses trends from today to paint a picture of how we will live, work, and play tomorrow. He is able to cut through complex themes, provide pragmatic advice, and leave you with some of those lightbulb moments that you’ll be talking about well after the event.
To learn more about Ben’s keynotes or enquire about having him for your event, visit his profile at Saxton Speakers.
Ben is an experienced adviser with an extensive history working in management consulting for top-tier firms, where he held numerous leadership positions.
He has provided expert advice to government ministers through to CEOs, functional executives and line managers, helping them to identify and unpack trends to develop evidence-based strategies.
To learn more about how Ben and his team can help you with everything from strategy, research and engagement, check out the ThinkerTank website.
Ben loves to slap away at the keyboard to give his two cents. While he has penned a heap of thought leadership reports, blogs, and op-eds (which you can stay across by throwing him a follow on LinkedIn), he is also the author of The Kickass Career: How to succeed in the future of work, now.
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We have absolutely loved working with Ben. He’s exceptionally bright and knows his stuff, but is equally happy to roll up his sleeves and get in the trenches with us. We’ve dealt with a few futurists before and Ben was easily the best, turning information into insights and action.
Head of HR
ASX Top 50 Company
Questions?
Give Ben a microphone and try shut him up, just make sure he doesn’t start singing karaoke.
To enquire about Ben for your next event, reach our to Nicole Hyland from Saxton Speakers Bureau at [email protected] and she’ll cover everything from availability, fees, topics and more.
Ben provides a range of different services. Using his expertise in the application of foresight methodologies, Ben helps organisations with environmental scanning and scenario planning through to strategy development and execution. Ben also supports complex stakeholder engagement and research exercises, and with a background in HR, offers workforce transformation services.
Ben has worked with the biggest brands right through to providing unsolicited advice to his local barista.
Companies include Telstra, Meta, Dell, Microsoft, Allianz, Wesfarmers, Westpac, South32, Ramsay Health, Monash University, and a whole heap of federal and state government departments.
Ben can work with you to develop a tailored presentation that looks at the trends facing your particular industry and develop bespoke forecasts to make it super relevant.
Ben has done a whole lot of media, from live television to recorded news features, through to radio, print, and online. He’s even hosted a podcast.
Shoot Ben a message through the contact form or flick an email to [email protected]. He has emails on his phone so he’ll be able to get back to you ASAP, so rest assured if you have a tight turnaround.
Ben’s book, The Kickass Career: How to succeed in the future of work, is available on Amazon or whatever is your fave online retailer.
