The Future of Work

Running Time: 13 minutes

The films in the Learning a la Carte film series, which is part of the larger TakeAway Training series, describe fresh challenges, innovative solutions and give informed insights into the future of work. Featuring discussions between psychologist Peter Quarry and leading international experts, these programmes are ideal for learning centres, training sessions and managers' own bookshelves.

This film explores how, as the workplace is changing, the nature of work is also changing. Identify the main forces shaping work in the future and get a picture of what a typical day's work will be. Key learning points include: effects of new organisational structures, alliances and globalisation on work; self managing teams and the trend to greater empowerment; effect of Information Communication technology on knowledge work; the glass ceiling and the feminisation of management; 'core jobs' versus 'hobby jobs'. The programme features psychologist Peter Quarry, interviewing David Mercer, Director of the Futures Observatory, The Open University, UK.