The forces reshaping the way we work are many and varied. Advancing technology, globalisation and the changing dynamic of the workforce are all having an impact on the way we work. This report by the Economist brings together academic and professional insights into these growing trends.
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What is the relationship between managers and their employees? Is the lack of improvement in the quality of management in the UK hampering productivity? The CIPD considers.
Millions of workers are still trapped in low-paid and highly insecure jobs. What are the implications of this? How can we address job insecurity in the UK? Trade Union Congress consider.
The UK labour market is changing and hard-won employment rights are affecting how people balance their work life and home life. But what are the consequences of casualised and precarious work on women in particular? Trades Union Congress consider.
Businesses are becoming increasingly optimistic as the economic recovery becomes more soundly based. What can be identified as the employment trends of 2014? The CBI and Accenture consider.
What challenges are leaders facing? What do they need to do in order to become a more effective leader? Do better leaders help to create a more financially successful organisation? This report from the DDI and the Conference Board discusses 25 findings to meet tomorrow's business challenges.
The population is ageing, but what role do older workers have to play in economic recovery? The International Longevity Centre discuss.
In 2011, Lord Davies made the recommendation that by 2015, 25% of board members in FTSE companies should be women. What progress has been made towards this target? Has there been any noticeable changes? Norman Broadbent discuss developments in board diversity.
The structure of occupations across many developed countries has changed significantly over the past two decades. But why has Britain's economy shifted more toward low-skilled jobs than high-skilled jobs in comparison to other European Countries? Oxford University, Craig Holmes and SKOPE consider.
Are the stereotypes surrounding Generation Y really true? This six part collaborative research series from Universum, the HEAD foundation and the INSEAD emerging markets institute considers millennials, their attitudes and actions and the implications for employers.