In Conversation… with Professor Alan Felstead

About this episode

Professor Alan Felstead discusses the evolving landscape of work in the UK and insights from the Skills and Employment Survey 2024.

In this episode of the Future of Work Hub’s In Conversation podcast, Lucy Lewis is joined by Professor Alan Felstead, Emeritus Professor at Cardiff University and a leading expert on work, skills and employment. Alan shares insights from the landmark Skills and Employment Survey 2024, exploring how the world of work in the UK is evolving, what workers value, and the challenges and opportunities facing employers and policymakers. Key takeaways 1. Make fair work your business advantage: When em...

People in this episode

Host: Lucy Lewis

Guest: Professor Alan Felstead

Topics covered

• work evolution
• skills
• employment
• worker value
• employer challenges
• policy opportunities

Keywords

• work
• skills
• employment
• UK
• challenges
• opportunities
• survey

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cardiff University, Skills and Employment Survey 2024

Places: UK

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