Next generation work
Working longer, robotization, digitization, computerization, changing demands and standards of employees etc. The current labor model is constantly changing. This presents organizations, employees and society as a whole with major challenges.
In the context of “Future of work”, we carry out research and give advice on challenges of the labor market, labor organization, social dialogue, the future of jobs, sustainable HRM and sustainable careers. Together with our partners, we develop a sustainable vision on the future of work, focusing on the importance of co-creation and taking into account the vision of all stakeholders. The individual/employee, the team, the organization and the broader ecosystem are all addressed. Through state-of-the-art academic and practical scientific research in collaboration with various partners and stakeholders, we arrive at practical recommendations and solutions to meet the challenges of the future labor market.
We celebrated 10 Years of Sustainable Careers
The chair ‘SD Worx/Next generation work: Creating sustainable careers’ is a cooperation between Antwerp Management School and SD Worx. Via research among organizations and employees, we look at the dimensions of a sustainable career policy: a policy which contributes to company results and facilitates sustainable staff employability.
On May 10th, we celebrated 10 years of collaboration by means of an exciting and interactive program. We brought you our key insights and had discussions with international thought leaders on how we can strengthen the sustainable connection between talent and work in a dynamic labor market in the coming years.
Overall research topics
Sustainable employability
Automation, digitization, globalization: varying trends in the VUCA (Volatile-Uncertain-Complex-Ambiguous) world are changing our jobs and the way we work. This means that organizations and employees need different expertise and skills to keep up with this changing world. Sustainable employability and inclusion are thus more important than ever, so we can meet the challenges of the future.
Sustainable careers
Career policy is no longer about a static matching of employees with jobs, but rather about a dynamic approach to change, focusing on workability, employability, growth and connection in the short and long term. A successful and sustainable career policy ensures that employees and organizations reinforce each other. In addition, we need to be aware of the ever growing flexible and hybrid nature of careers, including topics such as freelance careers, managing ‘flexible talent’ and ‘co-sourcing’.
Within the chair 'Next generation work: Creating sustainable careers', AMS - in close cooperation with SDWorkx - conducts extensive research into sustainable careers.
Sustainable HR
Sustainable HR is always looking for a win-win for both the organization and the employee. Highly relevant topics in this context include workable work, Innovative Labor Organization, sustainable social dialog and flexible working.
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Learning and feedback: how do you create a working culture?
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Events
September 29, 2025
Infosessie MBA Highlights
Antwerp Management School and Voka - Chamber of Commerce Antwerp-Waasland are jointly launching a groundbreaking training program, “MBA Highlights.” During twelve intensive days, leaders, managers and entrepreneurs will develop the essential skills needed to successfully navigate a dynamic and volatile business environment. Find out all about it during this info ...
News
July 08, 2025
Pidpa and Antwerp Management School collaborate on future-oriented well-being policy
Pidpa is joining forces with Antwerp Management School to develop a science-based well-being policy that identifies and implements effective workplace-well-being initiatives. The organization aims to embed well-being sustainably in its culture, supported by practical tools, roadmaps, and knowledge sharing within the AMS network. ...
April 28, 2025
VIL and Antwerp Management School join forces to prepare companies ...
VIL and Antwerp Management School (AMS) are combining their expertise to better equip employees from ...
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Antwerp Management School welcomes Mensura as a partner
Antwerp Management School (AMS) and Mensura, Belgium’s largest external service for workplace prevention and protection ...
September 26, 2024
More than 6 in 10 employees do not dare to ...
Taboos in the Flemish workplace remain persistent, both in private and professional areas. For instance ...
