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The talent challenge - harnessing the power of human skills in the machine age

As part of it's 20th annual CEO survey, PwC look at how automation is likely to transform the role of people at work.

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CIPD policy manifesto on work

In this manifesto, the CIPD set out their recommendations for the next government in relation to good work and business practice. 

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2017 Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends

Organisations face a radically shifting context for the workforce, the workplace, and the world of work. This Deloitte survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders from 140 countries reveals 10 areas for businesses to focus on to better organise, manage, develop, and align people at work.

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To gig or not to gig? Stories from the modern economy

The CIPD has published its recommendations to the Taylor review on employment status. It focuses on gig economy participants who trade their time and skills through the Internet and online platforms, providing a service to a third party as a form of paid employment.

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A tough gig? The nature of self-employment in 21st Century Britain and policy implications

This report from the Resolution Foundation looks at the recent growth in self-employment, focusing on the sectoral make-up of the UK's 5 million self-employed workers, the drivers of this growth since the recession,  how the self-employed are treated differently in terms of tax and employment rights and what policy challenges this raises. 

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The gig economy

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The gig economy

This report from LexisNexis considers the gig economy from an employment perspective: what it is and how it affects lawyers and their clients. 

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Future proof: Britain in the 2020s

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Future proof: Britain in the 2020s

This report from the Institute of Public Policy Research sets out five trends that will drive change in Britain the 2020s.

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Overworked America

This report from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth looks at the rising number of employees working long hours - sometimes earning high salaries or overtime pay, but too often not - and the implications for individuals, families, businesses and the US economy. 

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Overlooked and left behind: improving the transition from school to work for the majority of young people

This report from the Select Committee on Social Mobility finds that 53% of young people do not follow the ‘traditional’ academic route into work. It explores the reasons behind this and makes recommendations to Government. 

 

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Shaping the future of work: technology's role in employment

Digitisation has fundamentally altered the way we live, businesses operate, and how governance is undertaken.  This report by the Economist Corporate Network looks at technology's role in employment and shaping the future of work. 

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