Work and employment Archives

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3 worrying trends in young people’s economic security

12 Jan 2022 Fran Landreth Strong

With our research finding that around half of young people are financially precarious, Fran Landreth Strong examines concerning trends in young people’s economic security.

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Four priorities for the cultural education workforce

17 Nov 2021 Mark Londesborough

A recent workshop with RSA Fellows provided invaluable insight into the key concerns and opportunities facing cultural education workers and employers.

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Decarbonisation dynamics: Mapping the UK transition to net zero

12 Nov 2021 Fabian Wallace-Stephens

This paper examines where in the UK ‘decarbonisation dynamics’ could be most acutely felt and highlights areas at risk of being left behind.

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Key workers in the pandemic

24 Sep 2021 Jake Jooshandeh

This report puts forward a comprehensive agenda to tackle economic insecurity in key workers and ensure they are properly supported to enjoy secure, healthy, fulfilling lives.

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Improving the economic security of key workers is good for us all

24 Sep 2021 Jake Jooshandeh

Tackling economic security is the right political agenda. It’s good for key workers, it’s good for employers, and it’s good for the economy.

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The pandemic through the stories of key workers

24 Sep 2021 Jake Jooshandeh

During the pandemic, many key workers have experienced impacts on their economic security, mental and physical health, working and home lives. These are just some of their stories.

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Pathfinding: The future of work in Sub-Saharan Africa

2 Aug 2021 Fabian Wallace-Stephens, Emma Morgante

This report explores trends shaping the future of work in Sub-Saharan Africa and examines the challenges that countries in the region need to address to ensure all workers are able to access good work.

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5 ways innovators are shaping the future of work in Sub-Saharan Africa

2 Aug 2021 Emma Morgante

Grassroots innovators have a vital role to play in tackling good work challenges.

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Good work innovations in Europe: Reimagining the social contract

1 Jun 2021

Our research with the Autodesk Foundation to understand what good work innovations have emerged in recent years.

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Good work in the manufacturing and construction sectors in Europe

1 Jun 2021

In this paper we consider how future of work trends are playing out in the in manufacturing and construction sectors across Europe.