The Fora Institute of Work

Work is changing.

The way we structure our days, interact with colleagues and think about our careers is shifting in ways we’re only beginning to understand. It’s a time of uncertainty, but also possibility.

That’s why we’re launching The Fora Institute of Work – a forum to think, reflect and hear from some of the finest minds discussing everything from politics to personality types as they affect the possible futures of the workplace.

The challenges facing businesses today are significant. Hybrid and flexible models are redefining traditional workplaces. AI is transforming industries, raising questions about how humans and machines will work alongside each other. Skills matter more than job titles, and lifelong learning is becoming a necessity.

To help business leaders navigate these macro themes, The Fora Institute of Work will publish an insightful monthly newsletter and convene roundtable events.

We don’t claim to have the answers, but we do think that the companies who best understand the issues facing their employees will get the most out of them.

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Our advisory board

  • Meet our advisory board

    Meet our advisory board

    We’re fortunate to have the guidance of an incredible advisory board, sign up to the monthly newsletter to hear their insights on how work is evolving - and how you can shape your role within it. Or click below to find out more about each member of the board.

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  • Simon Allford, Founding Director AHMM

    Simon Allford, Founding Director AHMM

    “Work is a thing you do not a place you go’ was a millennial slogan. Catchy as it is, I fundamentally disagree with the proposition. To me ‘work is a place you go to do things with other people – be it the office, the school, the factory, the city’ – I look forward to the discussion on this and much more.”

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  • Julia Hobsbawm, Founder and CEO, Workathon

    Julia Hobsbawm, Founder and CEO, Workathon

    “As someone who lives and breathes the way we live and work in my own work I could not be more delighted to join this fascinating new initiative.”

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  • Andrew Haldane, CEO, Royal Society of Arts

    Andrew Haldane, CEO, Royal Society of Arts

    “At a time when the world of work is being fundamentally reconfigured by technology and demography, the Fora Institute of Work provides a wonderful setting to understand and shape the role of business and public policy in making this transition a success.”

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  • Baroness Camilla Cavendish, Journalist and Broadcaster

    Baroness Camilla Cavendish, Journalist and Broadcaster

    “The multi generation workplace poses all sorts of challenges in terms of communication and assumptions… But there are also tremendous benefits which can come from well managed multigenerational teams.”

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  • David Black, Senior Director, Google UK

    David Black, Senior Director, Google UK

    "I'm passionate about helping everyone to make the most of the opportunity that technology provides. AI-powered technologies and digital skills are key to unlocking economic growth and improving working lives across the UK. I'm looking forward to exploring this with The Fora Institute of Work."

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  • Tracy Hawkins, VP Real Estate and Workplace, OpenAI

    Tracy Hawkins, VP Real Estate and Workplace, OpenAI

    Tracy is the Vice President of Real Estate and Workplace Services at OpenAI. She previously served as Global Head of Workplace Experience at Grammarly and led Twitter’s real estate division until November 2022. With extensive experience in workplace strategy and corporate real estate, she has played a key role in shaping innovative work environments.

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News in brief

  • Culture: Making sense of WFH

    Culture: Making sense of WFH

    The debate over remote work continues to divide corporate leaders. Some argue that in-person collaboration is essential for productivity and company culture. Others see flexible work arrangements as a competitive advantage. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has been vocal in his opposition to remote work...

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  • Society: An office space matters for inclusivity

    Society: An office space matters for inclusivity

    Workplaces are evolving to better support neurodivergent employees, with companies recognising that inclusive design isn’t just ethical – it’s a strategic advantage. Research suggests that teams with neurodivergent members can be up to 30% more productive, yet traditional office spaces can be challenging for those with autism, ADHD or dyslexia...

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  • Environment: Climate change on the back burner

    Environment: Climate change on the back burner

    As companies attempt to balance sustainability goals with financial performance, environmental targets are increasingly influencing executive compensation and corporate strategy. Meeting net-zero commitments presents particular challenges, especially when it comes to supply chains and operational emissions, which often fall outside direct company control...

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