Työ nyt ja tulevaisuudessa: Eväitä ajatteluun -podcast

Louise Nash: Neurodiversity and Inclusion in the workplace

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Louise Nash from the University of Essex’s Organisation Studies and Human Resource Management department. Drawing on her research into neurodiversity and inclusion, Louise offers a thoughtful look at how organizations function in everyday practice. She explores the lived experiences of neurodivergent individuals at work, unpacking what inclusion really […]

Anjali Rameshbabu: Designing Work to Foster Social Connection and Well-being

This podcast explores how intentional design of work and daily rituals can combat two of today’s biggest challenges: loneliness and chronic illness. Drawing on Anjali’s research, it highlights the power of social connection—focusing on simple, human-centered interventions like communal meal breaks—to improve well-being, particularly among often-overlooked healthcare workers.

Alessandro Delfanti: The Warehouse: Workers and Robots at Amazon

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Alessandro Delfanti. He teaches Culture and New Media at the Institute of Communication, Culture, Information, and Technology at UTM and holds a graduate appointment in the Faculty of Information. Professor Delfanti’s research explores the intersection of digital cultures and science and technology studies. His work focuses on […]

Stewart Clegg: Organizations for Liquid-Modern Times: Navigating Change in Today’s Workplaces

Our guest in the episode is Professor Stewart Clegg, a leading sociologist and organizational theorist from the University of Sydney’s School of Project Management. Professor Clegg will dive into a fascinating topic: organizations for “liquid-modern” times—a concept that redefines how we think about the ever-changing dynamics of today’s workplaces.

Alexei Koveshnikov: Toward and/or away from an inclusive workplace: the role of language and informal networks

In this talk, the ambivalent nature of organizational inclusiveness will be illuminated through an examination of language policies and informal networks. Discover how inclusivity can be both fostered and hindered by these elements.