Working habits have changed forever. Recent technological advances, changing attitudes on management and flexible working are all allowing for a more positive vision of work in the future.
Science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) skills are in demand across the world as companies strive to meet the needs of our increasingly technological society. But what will the future of work look like for young people entering the workplace today who are keen to ignite successful careers?
We are seeing a global shift towards increased use of contingent workforces, shorter job tenures and rapidly growing societal preferences towards working remotely from home or hybrid working arrangements.
More professionals, especially in STEM, are willing to work within the freelance economy as they have more choice on projects they work on. Samuel Durand's Work in Progress documentary looked at this freelance economy in Europe and the changing societal shift towards a more fulfilling working life.
Work in Progress 1
The first edition of this documentary explores recent trends in the world of work.
Hear from fully remote companies, freelancers, nomads, makers, creators, collectives, communities and experts across Europe who are reinventing the way they work to find meaning.
Discover more about the first documentary
Work in Progress 2
After exploring the Future of Work topic holistically in the first edition, the second instalment looks at culture and structure of organisations that excel at attracting and retaining the best talent.
Discover more about the second documentary
Future of work news
SThree partners with the Future of Work Documentary
SThree is delighted to announce its partnership with Work in Progress 2 – a documentary that explores the future of work.
SThree partners with union for freelancers in France
International recruitment firm, SThree (STEM: LSE) has signed a partnership with France’s first ever union for freelance and self-employed workers, Indépendants.co.
Could change in leadership structures empower the future of work?
Claire Bonenfant, Director at SThree France, recently took part in an independent documentary focused on the future of work. Below, she shares her thoughts on how re-shaping traditional ideas within people management could help us to re-build this future.
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Engineering skills aren’t really changing but job titles are
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Five global megatrends fuelling STEM recruitment
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What will developers do with 40% more time?
Developers are set to get a lot of time back when AI writes the boring and repetitive code
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The value of micro-credentials for workers and organisations
Will the rise of contracting continue?
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ESG during a recession – why should employers still care?
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