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.
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
June 29, 2020
by Ron Meyer
Meyer’s Management Models - episode 13: Strategy Development Cycle
Which steps do we need to go through to develop an effective strategy? A strategy is a course of action followed by an organization to realize its purpose. In contrast to common use, strategy is not what an organization intends to do (its plan of action), but what it ...
June 08, 2020
by Ron Meyer
Meyer’s Management Models - episode 12: Rising Star Framework
Which moral dangers do I face while moving up the hierarchy? A rising star ...
April 30, 2020
by Ron Meyer
Meyer’s Management Models - episode 11: Control Panel
How can I control what people in my organization do? To be in ...
March 30, 2020
by Ron Meyer
Meyer’s Management Models - episode 10: Strategic Agility Model
How can I develop strategy in a volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous world? ...
Events
October 08, 2020
Supply Chain Series: the future of warehousing
The warehousing change process: what it is and what opportunities does it hold? ...
October 16, 2020
Online Book launch: Paradoxes of Leadership
You are invited to join the online book launch of Steven Poelmans’ latest book: Paradoxes ...
October 21, 2020
Overheid of Overhead 4.0: de digitale overheid
On October 21st, the PuMa alumni group will organize their yearly event about current topic ...
News
July 06, 2020
"It's the knowledge and talent, stupid"
On July 4, our dean Steven De Haes published an open letter in the Belgian business newspaper De Tijd with an appeal to policy makers to invest more in talent and knowledge. ...
June 03, 2020
Ans De Vos has been invited to join the Flemish ...
Ans De Vos, holder of the SD Worx Chair “Next generation work: Creating sustainable careers” ...
May 08, 2020
PhD-Program for executives at Antwerp Management School starts for the ...
The PhD Program for executives is tailored to international executives and managers. The program offers ...
April 15, 2020
Message from the Dean
We are living in very strange times. In the past couple of weeks all of ...
