Work and the GDPR: The future for algorithms and people analytics?
In this post, Dr Phoebe Moore, Associate Professor of Political Economy and Technology in ULSB, discusses the implications of the recently introduced General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for work and workers. By 25th May 2018, all companies with over 250 employees across Europe were required to meet the rules of the General Data Protection […]
Where is ‘The NHS’? Saving Public Health Care Depends on Challenging Our Popular Imagination
In this post, Dr Oz Gore, Lecturer in Innovation, Technology and Operations in ULSB, discusses his research on the NHS and, in the wake of ‘its’ 70th birthday, the gap between how we conceptualise the NHS and the reality of the organisation of healthcare in the UK. We frequently hear about the NHS having a winter […]
Why middle-aged entrepreneurs are better than young ones
In this blog Dr Sukanlaya Sawang, Associate Professor in Small Business, Innovation and Well-being in ULSB, explores the evidence on how older, more experienced people make for better entrepreneurs and the implications for business school education. Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and Mark Zuckerberg are three of the biggest role models for entrepreneurs. They are […]
With Tommy Hilfiger’s ‘smart’ clothing range, data collection has reached dystopian levels
In an article for The Independent, Dr Phoebe Moore discusses how ambassadors will be rewarded for walking past Tommy Jeans stores and how we are becoming a resource for surveillance and profit making The full article by Dr Phoebe Moore originally appeared on The Independent’s website here Once, surveillance was undertaken by familiar […]
Fight fire with fire? Managing complex contracts when the other party becomes difficult
In his second blog (first blog can be found here) Dr Haward Soper, recently awarded his PhD, discusses his doctoral findings, giving fascinating insights into the relationships between different parties involved in management contracts. Haward is giving a lunchtime lecture on the 18th May to discuss his research. As part of my doctoral […]
Chains of Finance and how they matter
In this blog Dr Ekaterina Svetlova discusses her recently published book – an insider perspective on the investment industry – arguing that the industry should be seen more as a chain of multiple intermediaries who influence how savers’ money is spent and take shares of the profits. Book by Diane-Laure Arjaliès, Philip Grant, Iain Hardie, […]
Macron’s railway reforms: the ultimate test for French trade unionism
In this blog Dr Heather Connolly reflects on the on-going strike action in France. Railway trade unions have begun three months of rolling strikes from April-June 2018 against reforms to their employment rights. The outcome of this dispute will be decisive for the government and its ability to make further reforms, and for the […]
Government Responds to the Review of Modern Working Practices: Into the Long Grass?
Trevor Colling is Associate Professor in the Division of Work and Employment. His research explores the impact of the law on employment practice within the workplace. In this blog, he reflects on the UK Government’s response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices and the likely consequences for the experience of work in […]
Managing performance at work: Research shows regular feedback an essential criteria for successful appraisal systems
In this blog Professor Stephen Wood talks about his research on performance appraisal and how a successful system of appraisal depends on frequent feedback and good standard setting. Appraisal of employees often gets a bad press, but my recent research with Shaun Pichler and Gerard Beenen, both at the California State University, Fullerton, […]
Complex modern contracting and the quest for cooperation – managerial and legal perspectives
In the first of a series of blogs Haward Soper discusses his doctoral research on commercial contracting and the nature and importance of cooperation in making contracts work. Having spent the bulk of a thirty-five year career in commercial and contract management, running risk management, tender approval, contract analysis and negotiation and dispute […]
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