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Future of Work

Good work across the globe – introducing the future work awards

Blog

17 Jul 2018

Fabian Wallace-Stephens

Innovative initiatives are emerging to improve the quality of work across the globe. The recently launched Future Work Awards aims to recognise and champion them. What are we looking for? What do we expect to find? And how can you get involved?
From Millennials to Perennials (and their Parents): We are all Transitionists

Blog

15 Jul 2018

Author Block

Avivah Wittenberg-Cox FRSA looks at the crossroads we come to at various stages of our lives – and explores how we can make those transitions less daunting.
Organise: the UK's first digital campaigning platform for workers

Blog

10 Jul 2018

Usman Mohammed

An exemplar of a Future Work initiative, Usman Mohammed provides insights on how Organise are taking on the challenges of 21st century work.
What does good work look like in the future – and how can we get there?

Blog

09 Jul 2018

Benedict Dellot Fabian Wallace-Stephens

Today we launch the Future Work Centre and the Future Work Awards, two initiatives that will deepen our understanding of how policymakers, educators, employers and workers can and are preparing for the challenges of the 21st century.
Bullshit about jobs

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09 Jul 2018

Paul Thompson Frederick Harry Pitts

Is your job bullshit? And if so, is there life beyond it? Paul Thompson (University of Stirling) and Frederick Harry Pitts (University of Bristol) critically assess the meaning and value of the 'bullshit job thesis'.
The Sustainable Development Goals – a framework for everyone, even SMEs

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28 Jun 2018

Author Block

What impact can SMEs have on the Sustainable Development Goals? A lot, says Carolina Karlstrom. In this blog she explains why and suggests some simple actions SMEs can take.
Narrowing the UK disability employment gap: help wanted

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26 Jun 2018

Author

Jane Hatton FRSA is one of a group of Fellows examining the barriers faced by disabled people and people with long-term health conditions in the workplace. She describes how Fellows can help input into their project by answering a short questionnaire.
There’s no ‘social mobility’ in the charity sector, and it’s damaging us all

Blog

25 Jun 2018

Author Block

It may come as a surprise but for an industry which exists to fight for the underdog, one of the greatest challenges facing the charity sector today is its inability to promote potential. This is bad news for everyone.
Universal Credit – enough is enough

Blog

14 Jun 2018

Anthony Painter

Anthony Painter argues that instead of trying patch up a fundamentally flawed welfare system, we now need revolutionary change leading towards a Universal Basic Income and other major reforms.
The Senses at Work: Improving the workplace via sensory stimulation

Blog

29 May 2018

Také Kamio

RSA Fellows and invited guests met in Tokyo to explore new ways to improve the working environment. After presentations, participants were challenged to design their own ideal workspace. In two months’ time, participants will be polled to see how successful their initiatives have been.