Lancaster University Management School - 54 Degrees Issue 25

FIFTY FOUR DEGREES | 3 Better Hiring Today for Tomorrow’s Workforce How can we make hiring faster, fairer and safer for all? Keith Rosser, Chair of the Better Hiring Institute, sets out his hopes for the future of recruitment. 6 In this issue... 34 Become the CEO of Your Career Navigating the world of work has never been straightforward. Never more so than now. Entrepreneur in Residence Sanjay Rishi explains how to take charge of your career. 22 Employment Rights and Increasing Job Security Change is coming to UK workplaces. The Work Foundation’s Rebecca Florisson outlines how the Employment Rights Act can create a more secure and inclusive working world. 14 The Ethics of AI-Enabled Hiring What pitfalls await if Artificial Intelligence alone is allowed to shape the future of hiring? Drs Huw FearnallWilliams and Emrah Ali Karakilic explain issues of oversight and bias. 30 No House, Lots of Avocados They may have high-paying jobs, and be able to travel the world, but young people today struggle to get on the housing ladder. Dr Renaud Foucart tells us why. Sustainable Work and Healthy Environments A healthy workplace is essential to well-being. Professor Stavroula Leka shows how she is helping to build healthy psychosocial work environments and promote sustainable work. Have we Forgotten how to Negotiate? The Work Foundation’s Alice Martin looks at what comes next as we face a pivotal moment for employment rights in the UK. 18 10 Future-Proofing Graduates Dr Eman Gadalla and Dr Mahmoud Gad discuss their work with Egypt University of Informatics students and graduates to prepare them for the future of work. 38 Who Cares? Ageing global populations bring major economic implications. Dr Qisha Quarina outlines her work in Indonesia on how to take the strain off both taxpayers and family members. 42 26 A Future Jobs Market In 10 years, we might all be applying for jobs that do not exist today. Professor Hilary Ingham looks at the factors that will shape future jobs markets. 46 AI and Myths: Principles for Business What do Frankenstein and Icarus have in common with Artificial Intelligence? Lee Francis looks at the links between myth, science fiction, and AI.

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