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There has been a recent significant shift in working habits and preferences among employees in the post-pandemic landscape, according to the fourth Commuter Census from Mobilityways. One of the most prominent findings from the report is the pronounced decline in both the practice of and preference for remote work. The survey of 10,325 participants suggests The post People and firms are shifting […]

A new report from Harvard Business Review Analytic Services, in collaboration with Canva, claims to have uncovered the significant challenges organisations face when it comes to fostering creativity within the workplace. Despite the widespread belief in the importance of creativity, many organisations are struggling to create environments that nurture and encourage innovative thinking. The study […]

The rising costs of welfare and the country’s increasing dependency on immigration have become significant concerns, prompting a call for reform from a prominent government health adviser. Alan Milburn, a former health secretary, has emphasised the need for individuals with long-term illnesses and others stuck in a cycle of long term unemployment to actively seek The post Getting the long term […]

In a world in which people have more choice about how and where to work, how can organisations meet their diverse and ever-changing needs? And how can they attract them to the office without issuing controversial mandates? Some of the UK’s most high-profile workplace, design, property and facilities management experts met recently at the London The post How do you encourage people to spend […]

Global architecture and design firm HLW has announced changes to its London Management Team to support growth across the UK and Europe. These leadership changes come off the back of significant new business wins and reflect the firm’s ambitious plans. Bronte Turner has been promoted to a new global role in the HLW Leadership Team. The post HLW announces London leadership changes appeared first […]

A new study from the Open Research Lab found that while unconditional cash transfers such as universal basic income slightly reduced employment rates and work hours, they increased the financial stability and agency of recipients. People were 2 percent less likely to be employed and worked 1.3 fewer hours weekly but had higher incomes when The post If you offer people universal basic income, […]

The introduction of the Flexible Working Act is another sign that the concept of the ‘workplace’ has undergone a significant transformation. These shifts in work patterns, office usage and approach are all having dramatic knock-on impacts when it comes to the future of the physical infrastructure of the nation’s office environments, and the investor communities The post Accelerating the […]

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.

A chief product officer argues that HR departments need to be vigilant to surface racial bias challenges when using common AI tools like ChatGPT.

Research suggests that advancements in generative AI have led to a decrease in the number of open freelance roles.

The CEO of the Aspen Institute argues that a traditional college degree can help students prepare for the labor market of tomorrow.

In her new book, Nell Watson, president of the European Responsible AI Office, breaks down how AI is impacting workers around the world.

Remote workers are investing in technology to make sure their mouse is moving, even when they’re away. Employee surveillance may be to blame.

Stanford researchers found that allowing employees to work from home two days per week caused quit-rates fall to by 35%.

In their new book, professors Christopher Wong Michaelson and Jennifer Tosti-Kharas explore what the future of meaningful work looks like.

According to Deloitte, organizations with very high GenAI expertise are focused on building trust and changing their talent strategies.

Multiple studies suggest that jobs held by women are more likely to be disrupted by advancements in artificial intelligence.

Researchers have found that AI has the power to impact the vast majority of jobs.