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1 week ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From gendered leadership gaps to the rise of surveillance tech, this week’s signals expose the systems shaping control in the workplace – and what that means for trust, equity and autonomy
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this weekly column, we highlight the latest news on our radar and its implications on business. This week, power dynamics take centre stage.
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1 week ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From tech debt to human credit, the Financial Workplace London conference revealed how financial firms should rethink their strategies to lead with culture, data, experience
The financial workplace is in a period of transition. As old models buckle under the weight of new pressures such as shrinking real estate footprints, rising return-to-office demands, and scattered digital systems, fresh thinking is beginning to take hold.
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2 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From human-trained AI to UK-led governance, this special edition captures the key narratives shaping a more ethical, inclusive and sovereign approach to tech innovation
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this special edition of Signal File, we explore key insights from London Tech Week – and what they signal for the road ahead.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From onboarding and office architecture to AI’s emotional toll, this week’s signals highlight the systems, spaces and strategies shaping sustainable performance
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this weekly column, we highlight the latest news on our radar and its implications on business. This week’s stories offer a sharp look at how organisations are building – and eroding – long-term value.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
Beyond function, form is becoming critical in the latest tech advancements – reshaping how machines navigate, communicate and integrate as never before into modern workplaces
Robots are no longer confined to industrial zones. They’re beginning to appear in spaces designed for people – and in many cases, they’re being built to be human-like. Designing machines in the image of humans isn’t simply aesthetic.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
As communities rethink place in response to the global polycrisis, could the workplace evolve into a regenerative anchor for cultural, ecological and economic renewal?
In an era marked by overlapping ecological, social and economic crises, the traditional role of the workplace is being called into question. No longer just a site of productivity, the office now sits at the intersection of global challenges – from climate breakdown to community fragmentation.
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3 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From designing for the extremes of ageing and neurodiversity to building climate resilience, Clerkenwell Design Week showcased how designing for the edges makes spaces better for all
Each year, Clerkenwell Design Week transforms a quiet corner of North London into a global stage for creativity, innovation and conversation.
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4 weeks ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From virtual rituals and leadership disconnect to the emotional city mapping, this week’s stories explore the growing need for work that feels more human
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this weekly column, we highlight the latest news on our radar and its implications on business. This week, new questions surface about how we relate to work – and each other.
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1 month ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
This week’s signals trace a shift in how we define value at work – from the perception of AI users to the convergence of HR and tech, and the circularity baked into design
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this weekly column, we highlight the latest news on our radar and its implications on business. This week, the transformation of work gets more nuanced – and more visible.
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1 month ago | 
worktechacademy.com | Gabriela Białkowska
From brain-computer interfaces to shorter working hours, this week’s stories explore how different work structures can better fit the people, contexts and tools of tomorrow
Staying ahead in the rapidly evolving world of work means tuning in to the signals shaping the future workplace. In this weekly column, we highlight the latest news on our radar and its implications on business. If work is the system we all live inside, then the signals this week suggest it’s running hot.
