Research
-
Building upon Locke's past research on the introduction of new work practices, this new research project seeks to understand how companies implement automation technologies in the workplace. The objective is to identify the conditions under which automation leads to good outcomes for workers, such as increased worker autonomy and job security.There are competing visions of how the “future of work” will look for workers. Technology-focused research has described how new technologies can make work safer, less stressful, and more...
-
Globalization, with its volatile mix of economic opportunity and social disruption, is redefining the experience of work and challenging national institutions that govern employment.Globalization, with its volatile mix of economic opportunity and social disruption, is redefining the experience of work and challenging national institutions that govern employment. The world...