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.
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Events
May 07, 2024
AMS Grow & Connect Day
Looking to add value in your professional field? Then Grow & Connect Day is the event for you. On the 7th of May, AMS brings together experts in their field who invite you to follow along with their story. But it is not just about keeping you up to date ...
May 25, 2024
Join the Plogathon! Together against litter!
Join the Antwerp Plogathon on May 25 2024! The students of Antwerp Management School invite ...
More info & registrationMay 28, 2024
How digitalization navigates the merger of Ziekenhuis aan ...
During the next edition of Antwerp Management School’s Digital Transformation Lab, Reinhart Maertens will take ...
More info & registrationMay 08, 2024
Webinar: Tackling supply chain paradoxes and dilemmas: How ...
Join this free webinar and gain refreshing insights on how to balance economy/ecology and nearshore/offshore ...
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News
March 12, 2024
CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges Jacques Vandermeiren joins the board of directors
Antwerp Management School welcomes Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges, as the newest member of its board of directors. His addition emphasizes the close bond between Antwerp Management School, the University of Antwerp and the global ecosystem of the port. It underlines the management school's ambitions to continue to ...
November 14, 2023
Dit zijn de Baanbrekende Werkgevers ’24!
In 2023 legden 70 organisaties succesvol ons certificatietraject af en mogen zich hierdoor een jaar ...
October 16, 2023
AMS solidifies it’s position as number one Executive MBA program ...
Antwerp Management School (AMS) proudly announces its ascent to the 50th place in the Financial ...
October 03, 2023
The unique combination of Antwerp Management School and the University ...
The University of Antwerp – Faculty of Business and Economics, including all activities of the ...
