September Monthly Briefing: Future of work and wellbeing Our views on what matters |
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The world of work is changing rapidly; that’s not news to anyone. But the reality is businesses that aren’t factoring in the shifting expectations of employees risk being left behind. Flexible working, a four-day working week, job sharing, digital upskilling, diversity & inclusion, employee financial wellbeing, and mental health are just some of the topics landing on the desks of HR, and People and Talent teams eager to recruit and retain an engaged and motivated workforce.
But as we digest and interpret these shifting expectations it’s becoming increasingly tricky to navigate the moral dilemmas that accompany them. Consider ‘snooptech’ for example, an industry expected to grow by $3.3bn over the next few years. AI, sensory technology and machine learning applications now being patented and trialled that analyse tone, pitch and word rate to help customer service teams better empathise with frustrated customers; or wristbands that track hand movements and send vibratory nudges to staff it judges are performing inefficiently; or facial recognition algorithms that track expression to detect employees who might be working less productively. What are the implications for organisations looking to improve productivity while putting workplace wellbeing at the heart of the business? Read on to find out more.
This month we’re also delighted to include a guest contribution from Rachel King, Group HR Director at Camelot, who shares her experiences of making Camelot a great place to work, and ensuring employees feel connected to the brand, purpose and experience.
Enjoy this months’ Briefing. If you’d like to find out how Corporate Citizenship can support your organisation in navigating the future of work and employee wellbeing, please get in touch.
Neil Davy CEO, Corporate Citizenship  |
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|  | Amazon’s commitment to retraining 100,000 employees
Amazon has announced its Upskilling 2025 strategy, to help a third of its US employees to advance their positions and gain competencies in the STEM fields.
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 | The rise of Side Hustlers and the value from breaking convention
How ‘side hustlers’ are not only developing a unique and adaptable skillset, but also contributing to the UK economy.
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 | Are we headed for a four-day week?
Despite mounting evidence to support the move to a four-day week, practical challenges exist for it to be the future of work.
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 | How are responsible companies preparing for the future of work?
Companies are changing their approach to their workplaces, and the time has arrived to take stock of the issues that are important to employees. What are the key areas for the future of work wellbeing?
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 | Employee wellbeing and the world of work at Camelot
The Group HR Director at Camelot, Rachel King, explains how they pursue to make their company a great place to work and ensure employees feel connected to the brand, purpose and internal experience.
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 | Toilet break targets and data privacy in the “precision economy”
The ‘snooptech’ market is growing fast, and the extraordinary level of insight and control that these tools offer in the workplace world comes with a high level of responsibility for business leaders, HR departments and workers themselves.
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 | LBG Annual Conference 2019: 15th October 2019 We are delighted to announce the agenda for this year's LBG Annual Conference with topical discussions and hands-on workshops. There is an exciting line-up of guest speakers and we are delighted that, Steve Kenzie, Executive Director, UN Global Compact Network UK will join us. * This is a member-only event, to network and share stories with each other. Read More and RSVPAre you not a LBG member yet?
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