Smart insoles prevent workplace accidents
Researchers have devised a smart insole that can track workplace accidents in real-time – and prevent future falls
World of work Innovations
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The COVID-19 pandemic has radically transformed the world of work as we know it. And innovators worldwide are responding to the new landscape with solutions designed to make life simpler, easier and more productive. From AI to improve diversity within an organisation to floating work pods, search our world of work innovation library to discover the freshest thinking.
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A sustainable walking platform for employee steps challenges
The app promotes sustainability, healthiness, and team-building by planting trees the more that employees participate
A mentorship platform for the tech industry
The platform aims to democratise access to professional career advice
A platform for workplace wellbeing
The service gives employees digital wellbeing help and real-life remote counselling options
A fintech startup reduces the turnover of gig workers
An app helps gig workers manage their money while supporting employers to retain their staff
A platform takes the pain out of hiring and managing employees across borders
Through easy-to-use dashboards and personalised support, the platform makes it easy to manage and relocate overseas employees
A platform connects US tech startups with remote developers in Latin America
The startup is going beyond ‘outsourcing’ by helping US companies hire dedicated team members who share their values – and their timezone
‘Fairness-as-a-service’ helps businesses reduce algorithmic biases
The technology tackles disparities that continue to adversely affect certain groups
A ‘spellchecker’ for inclusive writing
The browser plugin nudges copywriters to avoid terms that might harm or deter under-represented groups
UK expands national wellbeing app to tackle mental health in the hospitality sector
Amid an ongoing recruitment crisis in hospitality, the app offers employees unlimited access to clinically supervised therapists who can provide text-based support at critical times
Tree-free paper made from mining and agricultural waste
The paper is infinitely recyclable and no water is used in its production
A language learning platform improves employment prospects for refugees
The startup connects candidates from marginalised groups with employers in the digital economy