The future of work

Throughout history, changes in society have forced the working world to evolve - and the news has been full of stories that suggest covid-19 is the latest turning point.

Published 01 November 2020

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For this Special Edition, students will take a closer look at the problems and opportunities that might arise in the future of work, answering questions like: how have different industries been affected by the pandemic? What does this mean for their workers? And how might business models change in the future?

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