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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 1d

It is clear that discretion is key. Work should, and can, lead to human flourishing. But – in a world spending billions on advancing AI – to do this we need to be investing not just in technical capabilities, but in human ones too.

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 1d

However, our research also showed that new technologies can enable greater autonomy and flexibility at work, improving overall wellbeing for many workers. What we know is workers must be actively engaged in processes of technology adoption to successfully manage risks and impacts.

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 1d

TFI Friday? For #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're flagging the importance of work to our wellbeing. Our interviews with workers, taken as part of our Pissarides Review, surfaced how new technologies can lead to the intensification of work, concerns about surveillance and loneliness...

Taking work, or changing work? Understanding how technology adoption is reshaping work in the UK - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

Successful technological adoption rests on fully engaged human management and a foregrounding of the importance of workplace cultures. Our report below unpicks how new technologies like AI are altering established paces of work - and what this could mean for workers:

How are UK workers actually experiencing technological change?

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

But how should this newly freed-up time be used? Unmanaged, time savings do not guarantee productivity gains or improved worker wellbeing. How do we ensure that adopting new technologies does not lead to work intensification or reduced autonomy for workers?

Taking work, or changing work? Understanding how technology adoption is reshaping work in the UK - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

Successful technological adoption rests on fully engaged human management and a foregrounding of the importance of workplace cultures. Our report below unpicks how new technologies like AI are altering established paces of work - and what this could mean for workers:

How are UK workers actually experiencing technological change?

Small businesses could save a day a week if they use AI, Google claims

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

Small businesses could save a day a week if they use AI, recent research from Google claims. For a long time, technology has promised to increase productivity while creating more free time for workers to spend on more valuable or ‘rewarding' tasks.

Research by Google found that AI-powered tools could boost productivity among small and medium enterprises by 20%.

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

Successful technological adoption rests on fully engaged human management and a foregrounding of the importance of workplace cultures. Our report below unpicks how new technologies are altering established paces of work - and what this could mean for workers:

Taking work, or changing work? Understanding how technology adoption is reshaping work in the UK - IFOW

How are UK workers actually experiencing technological change?

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 2d

But what should this newly freed-up time used for? Unmanaged, time savings do not guarantee increased productivity and improved worker wellbeing. How do we ensure the changing pace of work does not lead to increased work intensification or reduced autonomy?

The Good Work Charter - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 3d

We were delighted to attend @fesonline.bsky.social Future of Work Conference in Brussels this week, gathering political, academic, trade union and civil partners from across Europe. We look forward to sharing more practical ways to support and create the good jobs that lead to a fairer society.

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 4d

Autonomy, dignity, fair pay - these are some key principles that underpin good work. Great to be discussing how to support good transitions into work at the @conservatives.bsky.social Party Conference yesterday with @ippr.org and @thespectator1828.bsky.social. Read our full Good Work Charter below:

Our Good Work Charter provides an organising framework for aspiration, alignment and action to shape a fairer future of better work

October Newsletter - Party conferences and tackling Britain's youth unemployment - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 5d

Great to be in Brussels as guests of FES Future of Work, who convened an excellent 'lab' day with economists, academics, trades unions and policymakers discussing work as a key site for social democracy.

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 8d

As the first October weekend approaches, here's a reminder that our monthly newsletter was sent out yesterday.

Here's the full piece on our website:

How to tackle Britain's growing youth unemployment crisis

October Newsletter - Party conferences and tackling Britain's youth unemployment - IFOW

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 9d

Our October newsletter is here!

September saw sharpened national focus on the #FutureofWork, with party conference announcements this week on the Youth Guarantee scheme and the PM's pledge to increase numbers enrolled in higher technical courses and apprenticeships. Read all about it here:

How to tackle Britain's growing youth unemployment crisis

Motivating futures - helping young people from low-income backgrounds to thrive in a changing world of work - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 9d

Thank you for sharing!

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Kester @kesterbrewin.com · 12d

See the @ifow.org report I co-authored on this, following workshops done in schools from Bodmin to Oldham on AI, future mapping and what young people think of tech. www.ifow.org/publications...

How can intrinsic and internalised motivation help young people from low-income backgrounds access better jobs?

Old Skills, New Skills - what is changing in the UK labour market? - IFOW

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Kester @kesterbrewin.com · 12d

Great to be in Liverpool today with @eyfoundation.bsky.social for expert round table of MPs, careers support specialists and firms presenting on how young people from lower-income backgrounds can access better jobs in this era of AI turbulence. Motivation is key, as is time for reflective practice.

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 12d

Drawing on research from our Pissarides Review, Oliver highlighted the persistent importance of interpersonal skills and human capabilities throughout the rapid emergence and obsolescence of more technical skills. Read more from our report Old Skills, New Skills below:

How is demand for skills changing in the UK? Using data from 2016 and 2022, this report reveals which sectors are experiencing most flux.

AI could impact a million jobs in London, research suggests

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 12d

Oliver responded to a BBC report published today that explores the transformational impacts of new technologies across workplaces. The report looks at how @lgtnhs.bsky.social uses a robot to dispense medicines which are then administered by clinicians, augmenting rather than fully automating work.

The jobs most at risk include telemarketing, bookkeeping and data entry, according to research.

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Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 12d

Great to have our Associate Director @oliver-nash.bsky.social on BBC Radio London this morning, discussing the importance of human-centric skills in an ever technologising labour market, as heard below:

Motivating futures - helping young people from low-income backgrounds to thrive in a changing world of work - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 15d

Young people really value being given the space to engage in reflective exercises around the future of work - as early feedback from our pilots reveals. We're hugely looking forward to sharing more on our findings at party conferences and to publishing a full Stage 2 report at the end of October.

How can intrinsic and internalised motivation help young people from low-income backgrounds access better jobs?

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 15d

Yesterday we were in Birmingham again with @eyfoundation.bsky.social running pilot interventions with young people from low-income backgrounds.

The Motivating Futures workshops are designed to cultivate intrinsic motivation and help young people towards futures of work that align with their values.

We're hiring - Policy and Public Affairs Lead - IFOW

Institute for the Future of Work @ifow.org · 16d

We're #hiring! IFOW is looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Lead to build our policy development, advocacy, and external engagement strategy.

The role will help shape policy debates, coordinate our parliamentary engagement, and expand IFOW’s influence across the policy ecosystem.

Apply below:

We're hiring - Policy and Public Affairs Lead