Next generation work
Working longer, robotization, digitization, computerization, changing demands and standards of employees etc. The current labor model is constantly changing. This presents organizations, employees and society as a whole with major challenges.
In the context of “Future of work”, we carry out research and give advice on challenges of the labor market, labor organization, social dialogue, the future of jobs, sustainable HRM and sustainable careers. Together with our partners, we develop a sustainable vision on the future of work, focusing on the importance of co-creation and taking into account the vision of all stakeholders. The individual/employee, the team, the organization and the broader ecosystem are all addressed. Through state-of-the-art academic and practical scientific research in collaboration with various partners and stakeholders, we arrive at practical recommendations and solutions to meet the challenges of the future labor market.
We celebrated 10 Years of Sustainable Careers
The chair ‘SD Worx/Next generation work: Creating sustainable careers’ is a cooperation between Antwerp Management School and SD Worx. Via research among organizations and employees, we look at the dimensions of a sustainable career policy: a policy which contributes to company results and facilitates sustainable staff employability.
On May 10th, we celebrated 10 years of collaboration by means of an exciting and interactive program. We brought you our key insights and had discussions with international thought leaders on how we can strengthen the sustainable connection between talent and work in a dynamic labor market in the coming years.
Overall research topics
Sustainable employability
Automation, digitization, globalization: varying trends in the VUCA (Volatile-Uncertain-Complex-Ambiguous) world are changing our jobs and the way we work. This means that organizations and employees need different expertise and skills to keep up with this changing world. Sustainable employability and inclusion are thus more important than ever, so we can meet the challenges of the future.
Sustainable careers
Career policy is no longer about a static matching of employees with jobs, but rather about a dynamic approach to change, focusing on workability, employability, growth and connection in the short and long term. A successful and sustainable career policy ensures that employees and organizations reinforce each other. In addition, we need to be aware of the ever growing flexible and hybrid nature of careers, including topics such as freelance careers, managing ‘flexible talent’ and ‘co-sourcing’.
Within the chair 'Next generation work: Creating sustainable careers', AMS - in close cooperation with SDWorkx - conducts extensive research into sustainable careers.
Sustainable HR
Sustainable HR is always looking for a win-win for both the organization and the employee. Highly relevant topics in this context include workable work, Innovative Labor Organization, sustainable social dialog and flexible working.
September 16, 2022
by Ans De Vos
Dear employer, are you a “Quiet Dismisser”?
Doing the minimum at work: it is a trend. For employers, it is a signal that they should take a more critical look at their policy, says AMS Professor Ans De Vos. Below you will find her open letter to employers, which appeared as an opinion piece in De Standaard. ...
August 05, 2022
by Kim De Meulenaere
Age diversity in the workplace: yes or no? 3 do’s ...
When it comes to diversity & inclusion in the workplace, age is becoming increasingly ...
July 28, 2022
by Engelina Chaillet
“Inclusion means challenging the status quo” – 4 takeaways from ...
Research has shown that diversity and inclusion in the workplace can boost innovation by ...
January 20, 2022
by Sofie Jacobs
Mentors, job switches and finding your calling: 5 great resolutions ...
2021 was a year of upheaval, both in our private and professional lives. ‘The ...
Events
October 04, 2022
Organisaties in vuur en vlam: Anticiperen op de toekomst op basis van ...
In 2018, Brandweer Zone Antwerpen (BZA) and Antwerp Management School (AMS) joined forces to look ahead together to the firefighters of tomorrow. ...
News
September 29, 2022
Antwerp Management School has 70% international students
Antwerp Management School (AMS) is kicking off the new academic year, spread over the next few months. This year, the management school recorded a 6% increase in the number of enrolments for its full-time masters. Remarkably, 70% of these full-time master's students come from abroad. ...
July 16, 2022
There’s more than just one logic: let us show more ...
Open Letter - Dean's Club ...
June 03, 2022
Antwerp Management School achieves level 4 in the Positive Impact ...
Antwerp Management School was recognized for its social impact and sustainability achievements when the Positive ...
June 01, 2022
In Memoriam Gilbert Vandeputte
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