{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/63f73c72397aea0011b6c514/6acf3c879fea6e0a64f3a109?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Work Couch Live! – The workforce revolution","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to The Work Couch, the podcast where we discuss all things employment.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>In our third live episode, recorded before a special audience of RPC clients, host <a href=\"https://www.rpclegal.com/people/ellie-gelder/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ellie Gelder</a> is joined by three leading voices across academia, business and industry to explore the workforce revolution and how AI and emerging technologies fit into the future of work.</p><p><br></p><p>The panel, featuring <a href=\"https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/tY8ACj2QPf3zOjNs5i3smjPNE?domain=sites-rpc.vuturevx.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Professor Catherine Barnard</a>, Professor of European law and employment law at the University of Cambridge, <a href=\"https://markgoyder.com/tomorrows-company/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Goyder</a>, Founder of Tomorrow&#39;s Company, and <a href=\"https://www.techuk.org/about/our-organisation/our-team\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jake Wall</a>, Policy Manager - Skills and Future of Work at techUK, share their insights on: </p><p><br></p><ul><li>AI capability gaps and upskilling across the whole organisation on the responsible use of AI and technology at work;</li><li>the limitations of UK legislation in regulating employment matters in respect of AI and how the EU approach compares; </li><li>building workforce adaptability while also fostering a sense of belonging;</li><li>opportunities and challenges in the skills and training landscape;</li><li>what tomorrow&#39;s organisations will look like, including the increase in platform work;</li><li>raising the visibility of pathways into work and practical shifts to apprenticeships, internships and graduate roles; and</li><li>protecting the value of the individual and critical human skills in an increasingly tech-dominated world.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><em>Please note: </em></strong><em>This episode was recorded on 7 October 2026 in front of a live audience at RPC&#39;s London offices as part of the Employment, Engagement and Equality team&#39;s panel event exploring AI, technology and the workforce revolution. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>All information is correct at the time of recording. The Work Couch is not a substitute for legal advice. </em></p><p><br></p><p><em>Please note these podcasts will not run on Internet Explorer.</em></p><p><br></p><p>We hope you enjoyed this episode. If you did, please subscribe to be notified when new episodes release. You can subscribe on <a href=\"https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-work-couch/id1675894326\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/show/7t1QwfeSobLRUTKy6fvhar\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Spotify</a> to stay up to date with the latest episodes.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>References</strong></p><p><br></p><p>1. Research by the Chartered Management Institute <a href=\"https://www.managers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cmi_thought-leadership-report-ai-leadership.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Artificial Intelligence; Real Leadership: The Management Imperative in AI Adoption</a> (June 2026)</p><p>2. Government research <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skills-for-ai-what-works-for-ai-upskilling-in-the-uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Skills for AI: What works for AI upskilling in the UK and the Primes framework</a> (10 June 2026)</p><p>3. Review by the Institute for Future of Work <a href=\"https://pissaridesreview.ifow.org/about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Pissarides Review into the Future of Work and Wellbeing</a></p><p>4. Government <a href=\"https://aiskillshub.org.uk/aiskillsboost\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">AI Skills Boost Programme</a></p><p>5. Government interim report on <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/young-people-and-work-interim-report\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Young people and work</a> (May 2026)</p><p>6. <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/news/entry-level-jobs-support-ai-bootcamps-and-tech-training-as-government-supports-young-people-into-the-jobs-of-the-future\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Early Careers Jobs Alliance</a></p>","author_name":"RPC"}