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AI systems don’t just process information; they systematically ‘judge’ people in ways that resemble human trust, but with important differences, according to a new study by researchers at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU). The results have implications for some of the most common ways AI is already being used as a decision-maker and opinion-former, The post AI displays bias when […]

Global furniture manufacturer Flokk has strengthened its push into the North American market with the acquisition of US-based Spec Furniture, as part of an ongoing strategy that has seen the company build a significant presence in the US and Canada through a series of deals. The Oslo-headquartered firm said the move forms part of its The post Flokk strengthens North American push with new […]

Meta is installing work tracking software on the computers of some employees that records mouse movements, keystrokes and other interactions in order to train its artificial intelligence systems, according to reports. The programme, introduced for US-based staff, is designed to capture how people use workplace software in real time, including actions such as selecting menu The post Meta installs […]

There is growing recognition that the workplace needs to become more human again, not less. For all the talk of performance, productivity and retention, too many organisations still treat stress, ill health and emotional wellbeing as secondary matters. They are not. They sit at the heart of business success. The figures from the Keep Britain The post Re-humanising the workplace: why prevention, […]

The digital edition of the new issue of Works magazine has landed, bringing you another compelling mix of insight and ideas from across the workplace design and management sector. The print edition is on its way and, we think, better than ever. Whichever format you choose, issue 19 offers a comprehensive look at the trends, The post New issue of Works magazine is out now and ready for you to […]

The cost of fitting out office space around the world has risen by up to 6 percent over the past year, as geopolitical instability and growing technological demands combine to reshape corporate real estate strategies, according to new research from JLL. The firm’s 2026 Global Office Fit-Out Cost Guide, which analyses 68 cities, identifies a The post Global office fit-out costs rise as […]

The winners of the British Council for Offices London Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising a series of workplace projects that reflect changing priorities in design, sustainability and social value across the capital. Six schemes were selected as regional winners. Deutsche Bank’s headquarters at 21 Moorfields (main image) was named best corporate workplace, while Stonecutter The post […]

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Kai-Fu Lee, AI expert and founding president of Google China, shares his predictions for how AI will change work and society.

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Here’s how artificial intelligence is impacting the hiring surge that historically happens in September—and what hiring managers can do to adapt.

A researcher argues that for marginalized job seekers, finding a job in today’s economy is becoming more difficult because of AI.

In her book, Shalinee Sharma explores why workers will still need math skills to thrive in the economy of tomorrow.

Authors David C. Edelman and Mark Abraham argue that curiosity, data, and accountability will help young people thrive in the future of work.

Experts from the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence explain how to address the worker loneliness epidemic and workers’ concerns about AI.

The director of MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Daniela Rus, explains the true potential of AI.

In his new book, AI expert Hatim Rahman argues that algorithms have created a new labor market paradigm for workers.

For companies that have chosen remote work, this COO writes, leaders have to be intentional in their efforts to foster connection and culture.

Why should futurists have all the fun?

An AI ethicist argues that while AI could increase efficiency, it could create a new surveillance-based work environment.

AI is transforming how we work and the technology depends on three components: algorithms, computing power, and data.

The impending four-day workweek will bring new questions of productivity, output, and outcomes. AI is the answer, this future-of-work strategist says.