I am a free range human who believes that the future already exists, if we know where to look. From the bustling Knowledge Quarter in London, it is my mission in life to hunt down those things and bring them to a wider audience. I am an innovation consultant, writer, futurist
Can All Employees Handle Intense Work?
Intense work can take a toll on employee well-being, regardless of the job, but new research suggests that there are some employees better able to cope than others.
Research Explores The Path Our Careers Take
The common conception of a working life is one of a fairly linear career progression, with earnings rising alongside our seniority and experience. New research highlights that this is seldom the reality.
Research Highlights The Innovative Potential Of Immigrants
Immigrants have long been seen as highly innovative. New research highlights how much more innovative they are than native US citizens.
Connectivity Can Be A Matter Of Life And Death At Work
It's increasingly well understood that having friendships at work is good. New research shows that this can have particularly serious consequences in some sectors.
Does Raising The Minimum Wage Result In Job Losses In Small Firms?
In the business world, there is often an assumption that increasing the minimum wage will result in job losses. New research questions whether this heuristic is actually true.
Do HR Practices Help Or Hinder Employee's Mental Health?
While we may assume that workplace programs designed to help employees with their mental health do so, the reality is not always so clear-cut.
The Downside Of Having A Booming Tech Sector
Cities around the world are trying to replicate the apparent success of Silicon Valley and develop a thriving tech scene. New research ponders whether these efforts generate prosperity for all.
Why Raising Healthcare Workers Wages Pays Off
Managers often assume that raising pay will only cost the business, but research shows that is very far from the case. With healthcare workers due to earn a boost to minimum pay in California, what might the implications be?
Fitting In Is Crucial Both When Leaving For Overseas Assignments And Returning
Traveling abroad for work can be hugely beneficial, but the best benefits come when employees are supported with fitting in.
Are Universities Able To Adapt To The Changing Requirements In The Future Of Work?
There is a growing need to acquire skills in a different way, but are universities adapting to this new landscape?