Here, we republish articles from The Conversation and the World Economic Forum
The workplace wasn’t designed for humans – and it shows
The workplace wasn’t designed for humans – and it shows Christine Ipsen, Technical University of Denmark and Maria Karanika-Murray, University of Leicester Input. Output. Targets met. Value created. Performance delivered. Strip work down to its essentials and for many people, this is what remains: a machine-like focus on producing, performing and optimising. The system keeps moving…
A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form
A human tendency to value expertise, not just sheer power, explains how some social hierarchies form Thomas Morgan, Arizona State University Born on the same day, Bill and Ben both grew up to have high status. But in every other way they were polar opposites. As children, Bill was well-liked, with many friends, while Ben was…
Why AI has not led to mass unemployment
Why AI has not led to mass unemployment Renaud Foucart, Lancaster University People have become used to living with AI fairly quickly. ChatGPT is barely three years old, but has changed the way many of us communicate or deal with large amounts of information. It has also led to serious concerns about jobs. For if machines…
Retaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibility
Retaining employees as they age is possible with more flexibility Diane-Gabrielle Tremblay, Université TÉLUQ Many businesses say they’re suffering from labour shortages, but what are their management practices and what measures could be put in place to retain experienced workers? In 2022, I conducted two studies on behalf of the Comité consultatif 45+ (Advisory Committee on…
Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution
Teenagers are preparing for the jobs of 25 years ago – and schools are missing the AI revolution Irina Rets, The Open University The government has recently released its national youth strategy, which promises better career advice for young people in England. It’s sorely needed: for teenagers today, the future of work probably feels more like…
To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going
To have better disagreements, change your words – here are 4 ways to make your counterpart feel heard and keep the conversation going Julia Minson, Harvard Kennedy School Your 18-year-old daughter announces she’s in love, dropping out of college and moving to Argentina. Your yoga-teaching brother refuses to get vaccinated for COVID-19 and is confident that…
Five ways to make your day at work feel better.
Five ways to make your day at work feel better Ioannis Kratsiotis, Manchester Metropolitan University Most people know what a difficult day at work feels like. It can be tiring, draining and tense, leaving you unable to switch off. But there are also days when work feels lighter and more energising. These good days are not…
Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap
Why your personality might be affecting your salary – and how it shapes the gender pay gap Weilong Zhang, University of Cambridge When we think about what affects wages, we often focus on education, work experience or even sheer luck. But what about our perceived personality traits? Are they simply part of who we are, or…
A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI
A robot stole my internship: How Gen Z’s entry into the workplace is being affected by AI Melise Panetta, Wilfrid Laurier University For years, the expression “the robot took my job” has brought to mind visions of machines replacing workers on factory floors. But Gen Z is facing a new challenge: the loss of internships and…
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives
What teenagers want adults to know about their digital lives Leo Ziegel, Karolinska Institutet and Carl Fredrik Sjöland, Karolinska Institutet Teenagers all over the world use social media and messaging apps as part of their daily lives. This is accompanied by growing concerns about negative effects of social media on youth mental health – and ongoing…
AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer
AI is driving down the price of knowledge – universities have to rethink what they offer Patrick Dodd, University of Auckland, Waipapa Taumata Rau For a long time, universities worked off a simple idea: knowledge was scarce. You paid for tuition, showed up to lectures, completed assignments and eventually earned a credential. That process did two…
Looking for a job? Understanding how you make career decisions can help
Looking for a job? Understanding how you make career decisions can help Julia Yates, City St George’s, University of London If you’re getting ready to leave school or university and are trying to figure out your future career, you may well have been given the advice to start with some self-exploration. This means thinking about what…
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