The future of work

“Working Revolutions: Revolutionising Work” is the title of 34. International Labour Process Conference, hosted by the WZB from 4th to 6th April. More than 300 participants from 33 countries were presenting over 220 papers in 80 sessions about the worlds of work and labour. The annual conference is a major meeting point for the international research community interested in the developments and transformations of the worlds of work. The topics discussed at the conference include the digitization of work and the impact of new technologies, industrial relations and participation, new forms of work organization and issues of autonomy and control, inequalities and conflicts at work, changing competence requirements and occupations and many more.

The conference takes places in a time of disruptive changes in the world of work. The economic crisis in Europe and the (at least temporary) end of the high-speed growth in emerging economies are intensifying conflicts about rationalisation, restructuring and control of work. Deregulation and the spread of precarious employment are facing increasing criticism and opposition. Technological innovations are changing the labour process not only in the new internet industries but also in traditional manufacturing. The conference intervenes in a period of “working revolutions” and looks for ways and approaches to revolutionise work.

You will find the whole program here: https://www.wzb.eu/de/veranstaltungen/international-labour-process-conference-2016

More information on the website www.ilpc.org.uk/