Gig Workers Are Not Dispensable

In the past few years, the “gig economy” has ballooned in size to make up around 5m people – or 16 per cent of Britain’s workforce. These are jobs on short term contracts or freelance work, but with few rights or protections. Services are booked through apps or...

Lifelong Learning – Skills for a Sustainable Future

It is an undeniable fact that ongoing training and development throughout people’s working lives will be an essential cornerstone of creating a sustainable economic future in the years ahead. In fact, a report from the World Economic Forum states that by 2025 44% of...