Future of work: Re-defining work (Part 5: The economic paradigm of participation)

Future of work: Re-defining work (Part 5: The economic paradigm of participation) Phuah Eng Chye (22 December 2018) “In a rapidly changing world, the state is hardly able to draw up a master plan for the future. Rather, it can and must use the democratic channels of participation to launch and take charge of a … “Future of work: Re-defining work (Part 5: The economic paradigm of participation)”

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Future of work: Redefining work (Part 1: Transition to a high-information environment and the definition of work)

Future of work: Redefining work (Part 1: Transition to a high-information environment and the definition of work) Phuah Eng Chye (27 October 2018) “The US manufacturing sector is doing great. Average hourly earnings have risen 25 percent in the past decade. Manufacturing’s contribution to GDP grew from $1.8 trillion in 2008 to $2.2 trillion last … “Future of work: Redefining work (Part 1: Transition to a high-information environment and the definition of work)”

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Future of work: Approaches to regulating gig employment

Future of work: Approaches to regulating gig employment Phuah Eng Chye (1 September 2018) Several task forces, commissions, institutions and study groups have been established to address the challenges posed by the disruption of traditional labour regulation. In this context, Anna Ilsøe point out employers and employees are no longer well defined due to fissure … “Future of work: Approaches to regulating gig employment”

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Future of work: Information disruption

Future of work: Information disruption Phuah Eng Chye (28 July 2018) Mathew Bishop (moderator): Now, I suppose at the moment there seems to be a loss of faith that there is much of a future for work, and there’s a sense that…we’re facing a world where vast amounts of existing jobs are going to be … “Future of work: Information disruption”

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