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And powerful new technologies, like artificial intelligence, mean the future of work could be even more unequal.</p> <p>We believe good work should be enjoyed by all. Our future of work programme exists to make sure that everyone, regardless of background or starting point, can pursue good work in this age of technological change.</p> <p>Our principles for good work <span>–</span> economic security, wellbeing, growth, freedom, subjective nurture <span>–</span> are not ambitious in their own right; many people already experience these. However, our ambition is for these principles to be available to all.</p> <p>By bringing diverse people and ideas together, we believe we can influence a new future of work.</p> </div> </div></div><div class="col-12 "><div class="textBlock"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <h3>Featured projects</h3> <p>Our research and impact projects seek to advance good work for all. </p> </div> </div></div><div class="col-3 "><div class="promoBlock rsaLightGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/future-of-work/lifelong-learning"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/future-of-work/seniors---600x338.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/future-of-work/lifelong-learning"> Transforming Lifelong Learning </a> </h2> <p > We're testing an innovative and scalable approach to lifelong learning, via a digital careers and employability coaching platform. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-3 "><div class="promoBlock rsaLightGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/future-of-work/economic-security-observatory"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/future-of-work/side-view-of-young-man-walking-on-blue-grid-600-x-400.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/future-of-work/economic-security-observatory"> Economic Security Observatory </a> </h2> <p > We're identifying where gaps in support – from the state, communities or employers – contribute to the rising tide of economic insecurity. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-3 "><div class="promoBlock rsaLightGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/future-of-work/global-innovations-good-work"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/future-of-work/focused-female-it-professional-holding-document-while-looking-at-computer-in-creative-office--600x338.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/future-of-work/global-innovations-good-work"> Global Innovations in Good Work </a> </h2> <p > We're working to deepen and scale the impact of global innovations in good work. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-3 "><div class="promoBlock rsaLightGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/future-of-work/good-work-guild"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/future-of-work/candid-portrait-of-freelance-businessman-in-office-600x338.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/future-of-work/good-work-guild"> Good Work Guild </a> </h2> <p > We're bringing together a global network of Fellows working to tackle vital issues related to economic security and labor-market transforming technologies. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-12 "> <div class="cta"> <a href="/future-of-work/projects" target="">See all future of work projects</a> </div> </div><div class="col-12 "><div class="textBlock"> <div class="wysiwyg"> <h3>Major reports</h3> <p>We have been developing new ideas and solutions for the future of work for a number of years. Read more about our thinking on good work.</p> </div> </div></div><div class="col-4 "><div class="promoBlock rsaMidGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/reports/work-automation-covid"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/reports/2020/10/personal-protection-during-traveling--600x338--bw.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/reports/work-automation-covid"> Work and automation in the time of Covid-19 </a> </h2> <p > This report explores how Covid-19 and technological change are reshaping the labour market. </p> <div class="cta" > <a href="/reports/work-automation-covid"> Read report </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-4 "><div class="promoBlock rsaMidGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/reports/blueprint-good-work"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/bridges-campaign/stronger-economic-support/worker-no-text-listing.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/reports/blueprint-good-work"> 8 ideas for a new social contract for good work </a> </h2> <p > We advocate eight ideas to form the basis of a new social contract for good work. </p> <div class="cta" > <a href="/reports/blueprint-good-work"> Read report </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-4 "><div class="promoBlock rsaMidGrey"> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <figure class="image" > <a href="/reports/the-four-futures-of-work-coping-with-uncertainty-in-an-age-of-radical-technologies"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/future-of-work/low-angle-view-of-surveillance-camera-against-clear-sky---600x338.jpg" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </figure> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h2 > <a href="/reports/the-four-futures-of-work-coping-with-uncertainty-in-an-age-of-radical-technologies"> The four futures of work </a> </h2> <p > This report details four very different ‘scenarios’ for the future of work in the UK. We argue that policy-makers should focus more on how automation will transform all work. </p> <div class="cta" > <a href="/reports/the-four-futures-of-work-coping-with-uncertainty-in-an-age-of-radical-technologies"> Read report </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div></div><div class="col-12 "> <div class="contentListing canvasBg pattern"> <div class="contentListingTitle"> <h2 class="contentListingTitleText" >Latest thinking</h2> </div> <ul class="contentListingGrid itemCount3"> <li class="contentListingGridItem"> <div class="promoBlock pagePartial "> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="image"> <a href="/reports/digital-lifelong-learning-france-jobflix"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/reports/2022/11/digitallifelonglearning_jobflix_report_listingimage_600x338.png" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </div> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h3> <a href="/reports/digital-lifelong-learning-france-jobflix"> Digital lifelong learning in France </a> </h3> <p class="promoBlockType"> Report </p> <p class="promoBlockDate"> <time datetime="2022-12-02T23:00:00">02 Dec 2022</time> </p> <p class="promoBlockAuthor"> <span>Veronica Mrvcic</span> <span>Aoife O'Doherty</span> </p> <p class="promoBlockDesc"> Read the findings of our partnership with Bayes Impact, funded by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, as we supported the design and evaluation of their Jobflix platform. </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </li> <li class="contentListingGridItem"> <div class="promoBlock pagePartial "> <div class="promoBlockWrap"> <div class="image"> <a href="/blog/2022/09/good-work-guild-inspiring-the-future-of-work"> <img loading="lazy" title="" alt="" src="/globalassets/_foundation/new-site-blocks-and-images/rsa-blog/2022/09/goodworkguild_wrapupblog_listingimage_600x338.png" width="100%" height="auto" /> </a> </div> <div class="text"> <div class="textWrap"> <h3> <a 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