Work matters. More than just a way to make a living, work is the crucible from which our identities are formed and the place we build relationships.
However, the emergence of new technologies presents new challenges and is shifting the work landscape. While some foresee the mass automation of jobs, workforce restructuring influenced by increasing use of AI and robotics and other efficiencies, and excessive surveillance in the workplace, others believe a new machine age will usher in work that is more humane, productive and purposeful.
The four futures of work
The Future Work Centre's most recent research paper, The Four Futures of Work, sets out four distinct visions of the UK labour market in 2035, and highlights both the opportunities and critical challenges that may face employers and workers.