Future of Work (FOW) research centre

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We are a group of researchers exploring how work is changing, and will continue to change, with new technologies, attitudes and ways of working.

We are interested in the evolution of work and workplaces in response to new technologies, practices and workers.

Journal and conference papers from our members.

The research centre brings together world-renowned researchers from the School of Management with a shared interest in the future of work.

Artificial intelligence is changing everything about the world around us – and our working lives will need to keep pace.

As Professor Yasin Rofcanin, centre Director explains, everything we know will need to be re-examined.

In June 2024, the School of Management hosted the annual European Academy of Management conference, including a practical discussion Lab on AI and the Future of Work.

Nancy Harding reflects on the ongoing scholarly attempts to develop a definitive theory of leadership.

Ivy Wong and Dr Luke Fletcher explore the reality of LGBT+ equality in Chinese workplaces

Nancy Harding examines the world of coding, asking why there are so few women software engineers

Luke Fletcher and Rosa Marvell explore allyship as a promising framework that can promote the inclusion of transgender and non-binary people in the workplace.

The CIPD report, co-authored by Dr Luke Fletcher, reveals lower levels of psychological safety and lower job satisfaction for LGBT+ workers

Yasin Rofcanin and Mireia Las Heras's latest study explored leadership behaviours and found the role of self-care to be pivotal

Our research improves people’s lives. It enhances our community. It strengthens our economy. It contributes to a better world. It’s Research4Good.

Stefanie Gustafsson was part of panel on the future of work to regional SME business leaders.

Stefanie Gustafsson did a presentation on the future of work post pandemic to the Department of International Trade.

Find out about applying for a PhD at FOW, including what kind of students we accept and how you can find funding and supervisors.