About us

The Institute for the Future of Work is an independent research and development institute exploring how new technologies are transforming work and society.

Co-founded by former employment barrister Anna Thomas MBE, Nobel prize-winning economist Professor Sir Christopher Pissarides and technologist Naomi Climer CBE, we work at the intersections of governance, civil society and industry to build, through good work, a good society in which everyone can flourish through this new technological revolution.

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Our cross-cutting aims

Improving the conditions and quality of work
We aim to improve the nature, conditions and quality of work across sectors and occupations across the UK and promote good work as a mediator for better outcomes.

Global influence in people-centred technology
We aim to strengthen UK leadership in developing and practicing globally-recognised models for responsible AI adoption and governance.

Catalysing the creation of good jobs and inclusive growth
We aim to accelerate the creation and of new, good jobs across the UK and promote good work and good work partnerships worldwide.

Meet the team

Meet the team, founders, trustees and Research Fellows.

Our impact

View our impact case studies.

Funding and partnerships

We work with a wide range of organisations to advance our mission.

Our strategy

We are an independent research and development institute that explores how new technologies are transforming work and working lives.

Our values

The change we create is shaped by what we value.

How we work

We are building understanding, creating solutions and making connections to help build a good society in which everyone can flourish through this new technological revolution.

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