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.
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.
Blog
July 01, 2021
by Kim De Meulenaere
The multigenerational workplace: a golden opportunity?
Population aging is one of society’s most profound demographic changes. It also has a major impact on the workplace: the percentage of older workers is increasing and the mix of young and old is broader than ever. How can we make the most of this shift in age demographics ...
June 15, 2021
by David.Stuer@ams.ac.be (David Stuer)
From 19% to 99% employee engagement?
Being highly engaged in your job while enjoying it at the same time: that's ...
June 09, 2021
by Antwerp Management School
How to reweave organizations’ social fabric?
Driven by curiosity, professors Ans De Vos and Kathleen Vangronsvelt (together with VBO / ...
May 18, 2021
by Peggy De Prins
Innovations in workplace & organizational design: is the honeymoon phase ...
More and more companies are shutting down offices and allowing their employees to work ...
Events
August 04, 2021
Info session full-time master's programs
Are you recently graduated or about to graduate? Looking for an additional master's program? Not sure which program fits you best or having questions about our programs or studying in Antwerp? Register for one of our info sessions. Eva Peeters, our recruitment manager, will be happy to answer all your ...
August 10, 2021
Online info session Leading Digital Transformation
Connect Business & IT and create impact! Register for our online info session and get ...
August 25, 2021
Info session EMBA
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have that ...
September 11, 2021
Info session EMBA
Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have that ...
News
June 16, 2021
Antwerp Management School achieves level of Transforming School in the Positive Impact ...
Antwerp Management School (AMS) was recognized for its social impact and sustainability achievements when the Positive Impact Rating (PIR) results were launched today at the UN PRME Global Forum. AMS was one of the business schools from 21 countries worldwide that took part in the rating this year and achieved ...
May 05, 2021
AMS and NSX working together toward future proof digital transformation
Developing and disseminating top-notch knowledge and positively impacting organizations and society. That is what AMS ...
March 30, 2021
Belgian companies take action in the transition to a circular ...
In these disruptive times, we need companies leading the way to a better post-COVID-19 world ...
March 01, 2021
Professor Jamie Anderson coauthor of the 2021 Overall Winning Case ...
The Case Centre Awards are an annual celebration of excellence in case writing and teaching ...
