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![]() Sarah OconnorFinancial Times |
Humans have a remarkable ability to create jobs for themselves — whatever the progress of technology
The idea that the outcome of technological change is inevitable is both dangerous and untrue
More flexibility has improved work-life balance for many since the pandemic began
Millions, billions, trillions — the human brain isn’t wired to comprehend information on a large scale
The UK lags behind the rest of the developed world in ensuring compliance with regulations
Labour shortages and demographic pressures fuel competition for skilled people
A country famous for temporary jobs is experimenting with new types of contract to boost permanent employment
Cost-cutting has left workers drowning in ‘self-service’ admin tasks — but AI might come to the rescue
Forcing the unemployed into low-paid work isn’t a good solution to today’s labour market problems
Maritime workers are a vital link in supply chains but have little visibility and little protection
Occupational therapists may provide one practical solution to those struggling with their physical or mental health
People find meaning in all kinds of employment — but that can be eroded by low pay, bureaucracy and squeezed resources
Fear of looking ‘stupid’ holds us back from understanding the world better
It was feared the pandemic would harm young people’s job prospects but so far that doesn’t appear to be true
The UK chancellor’s attempt to do so risked exacerbating an already significant deficit of trust and understanding
Non-compete clauses buried in contracts stack the deck against workers
Creative solutions are needed if we are to unlock the current disputes
The cash-strapped voluntary sector does things the state used to, including providing basic necessities
Worker power hasn’t strengthened as much as expected in 2022
While employment has become less physically dangerous, it seems to have become more psychologically harmful
‘Healthy life expectancy’ is an important measure of what people want — and in the UK, it’s not looking good
The combination of prepayment meters, vulnerable customers and a cost of living crisis is a bad one
Many countries are struggling with a rise in the numbers of people reporting problems with anxiety and depression