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.
Join us in celebrating 10 Years 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.
Read the '10 Stories on 10 Years of Creating Sustainable Careers' >
On November 30, we will be celebrating 10 years of collaboration by means of an exciting and interactive program. We will bring you our key insights and discuss 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. Save the date and join us in the front row!
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.
January 20, 2022
by Sofie Jacobs
Mentors, job switches and finding your calling: 5 great resolutions for your career ...
2021 was a year of upheaval, both in our private and professional lives. ‘The Great Resignation’ made us rack our brains about the future, the relevance of medical certificates was questioned, and we definitely know now that virtual coffee breaks and office gossip don’t mix well. But what lies ...
December 16, 2021
by David Stuer
The unfulfilled promise of HR Analytics
The use of data is becoming more and more pervasive in our private lives ...
November 08, 2021
by Peggy De Prins
Critical friends as the key to a different social dialogue
Social dialogue has traditionally focused on socio-economic hardware topics. Thus, typical topics on the ...
October 19, 2021
by Ans De Vos
How to build a sustainable career
In essence, a career is the pattern of work-related experiences a person has during ...
Events
May 17, 2022
Online infosessie Leading Digital Transformation
Connect Business & IT and create impact! Register for our online info session and get to know our unique Leading Digital Transformation programs. ...
May 18, 2022
Choosing for shared leadership. Or not?
Twenty years ago, the 'boss over boss' principle was overthrown by shared leadership. And that ...
More info & RegistrationJune 01, 2022
Innovative Labor Organization is not a matter of ...
Innovative Labor Organization (ILO) is not a matter of cosmetics: a quick update and done ...
More info & RegistrationJune 08, 2022
3 trends for a sustainable HR policy
As an HR manager, you’re expected to know the 'business' and foster the strategy. While ...
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News
March 23, 2022
Antwerp Management School shapes plans for the future with mainly female board ...
As of May 1st, five of the eight seats on the Board of Directors of the Antwerp Management School (AMS) have been allocated to women. In addition to Christien Van Vaerenberg (Port of Antwerp) and prof. dr. Silvia Lenaerts, Françoise Chombar (Melexis), Véronique Goossens (Belfius) and Anita Van Looveren (OMP) ...
March 02, 2022
Disturbing geopolitical conflict impacting AMS community
As a business school with its mission and core values centered around global citizenship, critical ...
December 15, 2021
AMS campus is the new home of "Deep South" by ...
We are very honored to partner with the Ace Foundation in giving a voice to ...
December 07, 2021
Guido Kestens (1940 – 2021)
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Guido Kestens, Honorary Chairman ...
