The future of work

The future of work

A bright future for the world of work

Workers the world over have had a torrid year. But the future is bright, argues Callum Williams

The shock

Labour markets are working, but also changing

Labour markets have coped with covid-19 better than expected. But they have changed

Essential workers

The biggest losers from covid-19

Covid-19 is a disease of the poor and the powerless

Home working

The rise of working from home

The shift to a hybrid world of work will have a big impact on managers

Automation

Robots threaten jobs less than fearmongers claim

Recessions and pandemics accelerate automation. Yet warnings of a jobless future are overblown

Government policy

Changing central banks—and governments

Policymakers are taking a more activist approach to managing labour markets - mostly for the better

Flexicurity

The case for Danish welfare

Can a welfare state be both generous and efficient?

How to think about work

Pessimism about the labour market is overdone

The labour market is resilient, even after covid-19

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