The Future of Work
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In episode eight of Future Curious, we discuss the impact that automation is having on the way we work and what role we have to play.
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“Perhaps what we want out of employment doesn’t actually change as quickly as some of the technology to enable it”
Kate Bell, Trades Union Congress
Technology is inevitably changing the way we work, no matter what the industry. As with all forms of automation, there are pros and cons - but are we doing enough now to protect workers rights and ensure technology is creating a better working environment?
Joining Nesta’s Nigel Campbell to discuss this are:
We also hear from Meghan Casserly at Humu, a startup run by three ex-Google employees in California that uses AI to 'nudge' people into being happier at work.
Read Nesta and Pearson’s report, The Future of Skills: Employment in 2030 to find out how employment is likely to change in the future - including the implications for skills - and a number of new occupations
Have a look at Nesta’s UK Skills Taxonomy to find out which skills are increasingly in demand as the world of work changes.
Future Curious is a Chalk & Blade production. Produced by Ruth Barnes, Laura Sheeter and Lily Ames. Original music by Ged Flood.
