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The Future of Work
The Future Of Work
Let’s make work, work for all
Work is no longer a guarantee of material security. And powerful new technologies, like artificial intelligence, mean the future of work could be even more unequal.
We believe good work should be enjoyed by all. Our future of work programme exists to make sure that everyone, regardless of background or starting point, can pursue good work in this age of technological change.
Our principles for good work – economic security, wellbeing, growth, freedom, subjective nurture – are not ambitious in their own right; many people already experience these. However, our ambition is for these principles to be available to all.
By bringing diverse people and ideas together, we believe we can influence a new future of work.
Featured projects
Our research and impact projects seek to advance good work for all.
Economic Security Observatory
We're identifying where gaps in support – from the state, communities or employers – contribute to the rising tide of economic insecurity.
Global Innovations in Good Work
We're working to deepen and scale the impact of global innovations in good work.
Major reports
We have been developing new ideas and solutions for the future of work for a number of years. Read more about our thinking on good work.
Work and automation in the time of Covid-19
This report explores how Covid-19 and technological change are reshaping the labour market.
8 ideas for a new social contract for good work
We advocate eight ideas to form the basis of a new social contract for good work.
The four futures of work
This report details four very different ‘scenarios’ for the future of work in the UK. We argue that policy-makers should focus more on how automation will transform all work.
Latest thinking
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Key workers in the capital: one year in London
Report
Our findings show key workers need support to allow them to live comfortably among the communities they serve.
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Snapshots of insecurity: an exploration of personal values and economic insecurity in 2021
Report
Is there a widening divide in Britain? Through fresh data analysis, we have created seven ‘snapshots’ of insecurity in the UK – showing that much of the public faces extreme precarity, and others, financial stability.
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Frontline fatigue
Report
Our survey finds key workers feel stressed and at burn-out point. We need a ‘new deal’ to reward and support those who provide critical frontline services.
Our global work
Since 2017, the RSA US has been developing a Future of Work practice to support regional innovations in good work, economic security and inclusive growth. Find out more about this work.
Get involved
Join our Good Work Guild
We're bringing together a diverse global network of Fellows working to tackle the most pressing issues related to economic security and labor-market transforming technologies.
Partner with us
Our corporate partners enjoy unique engagement opportunities and experiences that strengthen thought leadership, deepen employee contribution and enhance brand reputation, for the benefit of their organisations and their people.
The RSA has been a great future of work thought leader and partner for Mastercard - its networks, reputation, actionable insights and focus on innovation have helped us refine our approach to social impact in the UK and beyond.
Join our community
Join our thriving community of 30,000 changemakers, innovators and entrepreneurs today. Let’s resolve the challenges of our time, together.
Support our work
As a registered charity we rely on our donors, funders and Fellows to realise our vision. Help us to find practical solutions to resolve some of the world’s most pressing challenges by donating to the RSA.