Henley conference pulls together leading academics and the industry to discuss the future of careers in a changing landscape.

Last week, Henley Business Schools’ World of Work Institute (WOWI), our external facing hub that seeks to help organisations and individuals keep pace and navigate daily developments in the working world, held its Annual Conference on our Whiteknights Campus at the ICMA Centre. 

This year the WOWI Conference explored the question of a ‘100 Year Career’, as working lives can now easily span six decades. AI advancement and changing employee expectations are leaving us with the question: how do you shape a meaningful and adaptable career over a longer stretch of time? 

Chaired and hosted by Dr Naeema Pasha, WOWI Founder, who showcased brand new research on careers, health, sustainability and equity, the conference brought leading Henley Business School and University of Reading experts, alongside panellists and speakers from 10 Downing St, UNICEF Finland, Novo Nordisk, You Collective and Capital One to share their insight, research and expertise. You can view a full schedule and speaker list here. 

Joined by 150 delegates from the world of industry and academia the conference asked questions, pulled out answers and engaged our audience throughout, offering delegates a chance for reflection and strategies to ponder, as one participant said; ‘I loved the energy and the breadth of discussions.’   

Beyond the conference the World of Work Institute will keep having these discussions, researching, working with organisations and preparing the next wave of the workforce. If you would like to know more about our work, view the World of Work Institute website. 

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