AI-based automation of jobs could increase inequality in UK, report says Government intervention key to supporting businesses through transition, research by thinktank suggests The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025
Labour should make UK leader in wellbeing-informed policy, says peer Call by economics of happiness expert Richard Layard comes as research agency set up under David Cameron is to be axed in Whitehall cuts The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2023
Nobel Prize-Winning Economist Says Generative AI Could Create A 4-Day Workweek According to Christopher Pissarides, a shorter workweek will not necessarily result in a loss in pay. International Business Times UK · Dec 5, 2023
Nobel Prize-winning economist weighs in on how ChatGPT-like tools are transforming the future of work—1 year since its launch Chris Pissarides cautions that it will require other factors including greater tech investment and supportive policies before society reaps AI's benefits in earnest. Fortune · Dec 2, 2023
Employees are so sick of the five-day workweek that most would take a pay cut to make it happen The 4-day week has been proven to increase productivity and world-life balance. Now staff say they'll take a pay cut to make it happen. Fortune · Oct 20, 2023
Nicholas Goldberg: Does AI mean the 4-day workweek is almost here? I'd like to work four days a week instead of five. Wouldn't you? Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2023
Kwarteng plan to boost growth ‘could take decade to achieve target’ Expected ‘sugar rush’ of tax cuts could knock growth off track by forcing up inflation and interest rates, economists warn The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022