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Employment

Work and the Transition Myth

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06 Aug 2018

Graham Norris

The technologies currently being developed and rolled out will have fundamental consequences for future economic activity. Graham Norris FRSA argues that when talking about the future of work, we need to ditch the suggestion that there will be some transition endpoint and embrace the fact that change will continue to accelerate.
Blockchain platforms can enable good work

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01 Feb 2018

Andy Spence

Despite high-profile issues with digital work platforms, blockchain technology could help us ensure the next generation are fair, effective and promote good work.
Regulation of AI: Not if but when and how

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21 Nov 2017

Ben Loewenstein

The artificial intelligence industry should not get too comfortable. It will not be long before policymakers make moves to put the brakes on technological progress in the name of fairness and human safety, writes Ben Loewenstein FRSA.
Good work: a view from ‘across the pond’

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06 Aug 2017

Howard Gardner Danny Mucinkas

What does ‘good work’ mean, and how can individuals, institutions, communities, and societies achieve it? Howard Gardner and Danny Mucinskas respond to the RSA’s Matthew Taylor’s review of work Practices and present two contrasting perspectives.
Discover why doing business ethically really can pay at Open Norwich

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01 Aug 2017

Robert Ashton

From 17th century Quakers to 21st century cooperatives, ethical business has been a tidal idea in human societies. Join Robert Ashton FRSA on 3 October in Norwich to learn how work is changing—for good.
If you want a better world, help people relax

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23 May 2017

Tim Gray FRSA

Tim Gray FRSA suggests we may need to kick back a bit if we are to respond to the challenges that are making us to angry.
‘Good work’ open to all

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22 May 2017

Dr Elizabeth Vallance

Dr Elizabeth Vallance FRSA, argues that ‘good work’ is a constituent of wellbeing and, just like the rest of us, those on the autistic spectrum have a right to enjoy it and its benefits.
Modern employment: legislating fast and slow

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15 Nov 2016

Sean Nesbitt

When we consider what forms legal responses can take with regards to modern employment, there are lessons from history – and the history of controversial law - argues Sean Nesbitt FRSA.
The real pensions crisis

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25 Sep 2016

Paul Sweeting FRSA

Paul Sweeting FRSA argues that just because Tata Steel is no longer on the front pages, this should not detract from the fact that there is still a pensions crisis in the UK
Question uniformity

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08 Apr 2015

Ross Smith FRSA

Whether or not we embrace diversity is not just a choice about how we treat others. Ross Smith FRSA argues that our ability and willingness to do so will determine the future of our institutions, workplaces and markets.