Latest thoughts and opinions

Unless we redesign work tasks into projects with increased team autonomy, organisations are unlikely to reap the benefits of remote working.

Some jobs will still be viable in a few months’ time. Others won’t. Nicholas Barr (LSE) argues that job support schemes need to go further.

The European Recovery Fund is crucial to maintain the functioning of EU economies. However, the real question is what to do with the money?

The UK's new wage subsidy scheme is unlikely to work as well as its German counterpart, as many important systemic elements are missing.

The controversial appointment of Australian former PM Tony Abbot as trade adviser might be legitimate, but is it really worth the trouble?

Working from home or returning to the office? We need to think carefully about future working arrangements to not get stuck in the middle.

Read how Tesla is paving the way for established car makers to enter the EV market, if they are willing to exploit second-mover advantages.

It's the ICT data, stupid. Or is it really? Read here why the UK's productivity problem cannot just be explained by 'dodgy data'.

Covid-19 exposed the strengths of the Austrian social partnership. Read here why we warned about the destruction of this instrument in 2018.

Covid-19 spells bad news for the most, but it is a chance for increased automation. Read here why this transition must be an inclusive one.