future of work

I caught up with an old friend, as you do when you’re housebound reminiscing about the days when you could grab a chicken laksa at Jimmy’s or share a beer after work. He mentioned former…

Not long ago, innovation was a largely internal affair. The journey from the laboratory to the marketplace took place largely within the four walls of the firm. In recent years, however,…

Most of us want to make a lasting and meaningful difference at work and in our personal lives. But we’re daunted by the size of the challenges, afraid of the cost or commitment and, quite…

The author draws on four novels to highlight several important values and perspectives about the nature of work and the work experience. Each story raises unique components that help to…

After exploring many organizational development programs, I’ve found lasting impact in the change that can occur with the simplicity of a mindset shift. Discovering the power of personal…

by @paulcarder "America", (Simon & Garfunkel, 1968) Let us be lovers, We'll marry our fortunes together. I've got some real estate Here in my bag. Whatever meaning you may attribute to…

by @paulcarder This has nothing to do with football (soccer). That's lost a few people who found this via Google search! I have mentioned this a few times in presentations and various…

The marketing blurb for Timothy Sprinkle's 2015 book, "Screw the Valley", says: The most exciting high-tech startups are escaping the expensive and inbred environment of Silicon Valley.…

Paul Carder November, 2015 It's the weekend. I'm not paid by UWE Bristol (my 'day-job') to think at the weekend. I can stop working (attending meetings, teaching, writing emails). But I…

URL: http://www.ilo.org/global/research/global-reports/weso/2015-changing-nature-of-jobs/lang--en/index.htm Thanks to our friend Wim Pullen at TU Delft for bringing this report to our…