About us

How we work

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.

We deploy the Good Work Charter as a broad framework to shape a fairer future through better work. A shared vision of the purpose and value of good work will help deliver our goal of a good society in which everyone can flourish through this new technological revolution.

To deliver our mission, we pursue three types of impact. Each plays a critical role in shaping a flourishing future of work and society.

Conceptual impact

Building understanding
We create, through multi-disciplinary research, new insights into the dynamics and impacts of technology on people, work and society.

Curating evidence
We organise, visualise and share insights to advance understanding about the socio-technical dynamics and impacts of technology, from the Good Work Monitor to the Knowledge Hub.

Instrumental impact

Designing prototypes
We prototype and model new forms of regulation, practice and policy blueprint - from the Good Work Algorithmic Impact Assessment to people-centred HR practices.

Evaluating AI adoption
We use new approaches to evaluate and improve fast-paced AI deployment and development, shaping best practice and standards across public and private sectors.

Capacity-building impact

Developing capabilities
We train and develop the capabilities of those best placed to shape flourishing futures, including employers, unions, and institutions.

Fostering partnerships
We promote partnerships and cultivate ecosystems for collaboration, ensuring that our mission is embedded and sustained.

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