The Future of Work blogs and reports

The four futures of work: coping with uncertainty in an age of radical technologies

Report

22 Mar 2019

Four Futures of Work, from the RSA Future Work Centre, argues that policy-makers should focus more on how automation will transform all work, not just lead to job losses.

What will the world of work look like in 2035?

Blog

22 Mar 2019

Asheem Singh

The RSA’s Future Work Centre has released research that models four ‘futures of work’ by 2035 - and shows how our warring politicians are nowhere near up to speed on what’s going on.

4 key takeaways from Future Work Awards 2019

Blog

06 Feb 2019

Fabian Wallace-Stephens

After 9 months of research we identified over 400 applicants for our inaugural Future Work Awards. Today we announce our winners.

Tired of the same old clichés about the future of work? You're not alone

Blog

29 Dec 2018

Benedict Dellot

The number of technological accomplishments grows by the day. But what do these developments mean for workers?

Field Guide to the Future of Work: Essay collection

Report

29 Dec 2018

In this essay collection we present a plurality of perspectives on the future of work. Far from being a manifesto for fatalism, this pamphlet should rather be read as a call to action.

Finally, a good news story for British workers

Blog

17 Dec 2018

Benedict Dellot

With the launch of its Good Work Plan, the government has renewed its commitment to a flexible labour market. Rising wages and record low unemployment suggest they are right to do so.

Good news on good work

Blog

16 Dec 2018

Matthew Taylor

Two weeks ago I prepared for the Government’s long awaited response to ‘Good Work’, the independent Review on employment practices, which I chaired

Good news on Good Work

Blog

16 Dec 2018

Matthew Taylor

Matthew Taylor on the Government's response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices.

A new machine age beckons and we are not remotely ready

Blog

19 Nov 2018

Benedict Dellot Fabian Wallace-Stephens

We must push for an acceleration in the adoption of technology, but on terms that work for everyone.