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 COVID-19 pandemic is a chance to redefine what 'valuable work' is. Sharon Benson, HR director at Sunrise Senior Living and Gracewell Healthcare...
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...
Journalist Richard Donkin is the author of The History of Work. He reflects on some of the shifts influencing how we think about work