Empowerment and the future of work

Dr Peter Bloom, Senior Lecturer in Organisational Studies and Head of Department for People and Organisations at The Open University Business School, introduces 'Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures' (REEF).

In this video, Peter talks about the impact of new technologies on the workplace.

The Research into Employment, Empowerment and Futures group (REEF) is proud to be partnering with The People Space. These videos were originally published on The People Space website.

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Doing Academia Differently: Professional Development Symposium for Doctoral Students and Early-Career Academics

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 - 09:00 to 17:00

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