Curios.ty 18: #Work
Work isn't static. It changes as we change. In this issue, we turn to our researchers as we grapple with the evolving nature of work and an unknown future.
Let’s talk about #Work
[Editorial] AI, Africa, equity, skills, burnout, toxic workplaces, semigration, sex work, and retirement, all in this issue of Curios.ty.
The chalk-dust revolution
What impact does the changing world of work have on how higher education is delivered to students?
The sorcerer’s apprentice: The impact of AI on future jobs
What is the future of humans in the world of AI? We look at the myths and realities, risks and opportunities posed by the adoption of AI.
Plugging South Africaʼs skills GAP
Are we adequately training young people for the labour market, or do we need to review our approach to education and training?
When your boss is an algorithm
The digital revolution has opened unimagined opportunities, but it comes with a threat of leaving the most vulnerable workers behind.
Is there (work)life after professional sport?
We cheer them on to the finish line, but what happens to pro athletes after their last race?
Moving out, moving in – The South African semigration story
The rise of remote and hybrid working practices post-pandemic has led to an interesting shift in population growth across South Africa.
Enabling equity for all employees
Although SA still faces severe headwinds regarding workplace equity, there seems to be a broader societal shift. Here’s what Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ is doing.
Cracking the job interview code
[Q&A] In our competitive job market, recruiters require job seekers to have multiple skills to even secure an interview.
The future of work – A flicker of a silver lining
With a disastrously high unemployment rate and inequality, South Africa has a mountain to climb, but there is hope.
Student side-hustles
From selling handbags to offering haircuts, there are Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ies out there turning campus corners into mini marketplaces.
Land Labour Life
Simon Gush’s visual art and academic research are interconnected.
The toxic workplace and what to do about it
Understanding toxicity may help afflicted employees, while, for employers, managing it likely makes good business sense.
Burnt out?
Experts in psychiatry, psychology, and ergonomics explain how burnout manifests and what we can do about it.
Writing the AI-wrongs in journalism
The rise of AI in journalism signals the time for guidelines around disclosure, transparency and accountability.
Retirement reimagined
“As people live longer, retirement is evolving from a single event to a life stage transition that can take 10 to 15 years.”
Animals that work for us
Bees, birds, and bats are part of an invisible workforce that supports humanity.
Superpowers for disability access
Thanks to the global tech revolution, support for people with disabilities has expanded exponentially in recent years.
Safeguarding sex work
The official recognition of sex work would be a significant human rights gain.
Mathematics and work: Educating for the future
All learners can do mathematics, as long as educators convey both the elegance and utility of the subjects.
The human touch in an AI-driven writing world
[Column] As AI infiltrates the world of writing, human-driven composition is still irreplaceable.
The #Work of History
It is the work of history to show the importance of the University as a space for the autonomous production of knowledge about work itself.