Articles on the future of work

Future of work

What do we need to know about artificial intelligence?
14 Mar 2018

With the AI revolution gathering pace, HR professionals must start preparing for it now, says Esther Langdon
Future of work

How could blockchain change HR?
20 Feb 2018

The innovative technology could transform employers' approach to recruitment, compensation and benefits, says Sam Fletcher
Future of work

How does HR fit into an artificially intelligent future?
8 Feb 2018

While machines will absorb a lot of specialised work within the next 15 years, the most service-focused roles will be safe – for now, says Charles Towers-Clark
Future of work

Government pledges to improve workers’ rights to holiday and sick pay
7 Feb 2018

But complex issues of employment status ‘kicked into the long grass’ in response to Taylor review
Future of work

Automation job losses will deepen north-south divide, says report
30 Jan 2018

North east and Yorkshire cities will be the hardest hit by future trends, while Oxford, Cambridge and London escape relatively unscathed
Future of work

What makes a good robot co-worker?
15 Jan 2018

Ordinary employees as well as engineers should have a say in what robot staff do, says Dr Sarah Fletcher
Future of work

Rapid minimum wage rises 'could lead to workers being replaced by robots’ in some sectors
4 Jan 2018

Number of lower-paid staff in automatable roles will increase in years ahead, says study
Future of work

How employees will thrive in the fourth industrial revolution
25 Oct 2017

As technology moves on apace, staff will only succeed with the support of L&D professionals, writes Barry Johnson