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Self-employment in the UK has been hit by the pandemic, reversing much of the growth that's been seen over a decade. But it’s not a consistent picture...
There are exciting opportunities in the world of work at this moment. But we must be careful about technology mission creep, especially monitoring...
Only by empowering workers and creating an environment in which they feel important, productive and creative will leaders ensure humans are at the...
Discussion around universal basic income has been framed in the context of the increasing automation of work. But the global pandemic has shown the...
Since mechanical engineer Frank Taylor first popularised the idea of the open plan office to maximise industrial efficiency in the early 20th century...
Organisations do not exist in a vacuum: they rely on and reflect the political, economic and social contexts within which they operate. Nela Smolović...
With courts across Europe ruling that gig workers should be classified as workers rather than self-employed, Jamie Woodcock, senior lecturer, people...
Capitalism as we know it is unsustainable. It is financially unstable, bad for the environment and politically unpopular. An increasing number of...
How do you build a business that is positive for people, the planet, society and the economy? Maria Chenoweth, chief executive of second-hand clothing...
Building a culture of trust isn’t a ‘nice to have’ – stakeholders today expect it. But the pandemic has shown that, when the chips are down, not all...
The pandemic has exposed just how deep inequalities run in society. We must seize this opportunity to re-evaluate and reset equality in work – and HR...
Circumstances are right for meaningful and fundamental change in the world of work. But what will that change look like – and what role will HR play...
The COVID-19 pandemic has shown how society can innovate at speed. And while the focus for now is on helping each other, this social innovation...
Discover how to engage employees with new workplace technology to ease disruption, boost adoption and deliver real business value
Automation in the workplace is inevitable. However, engaging employees with the technology that is impacting on them is a practical way to mitigate...
Many efforts to improve the quality of decision-making have focused on replacing human with machine intelligence. But there are flaws in this approach...
Technology has been a great enabler for consumers. However, technology in the workplace is often painted in a negative light as automation expands...
While there is much talk about the need to prepare for technological disruptions to work and society, there is little discussion about what values...
Dr Peter Bloom, head of department for People and Organisations and co-founder of the Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures group (REEF)...
The People Space is partnering with a new research group at Open University Business School – the first of its kind in the world to focus on the...
Dr Peter Bloom, senior lecturer and head of the department for people and organisations at the Open University Business School and co-founder of REEF...