Julia Hobsbawm of WORKATHON
@juliahobsbawm.bsky.social
How we live and work. Writer, consultant. Broadcaster. Founder of Workathon. Also Young Granny. Www.juliahobsbawm.com
Five years ago today Italy became the first country in Europe to lock down. Find out what happened to Italy's world of work in the United State of Work report out tomorrow
workathon.io/usw/index.html
workathon.io/usw/index.html
March 9, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Five years ago today Italy became the first country in Europe to lock down. Find out what happened to Italy's world of work in the United State of Work report out tomorrow
workathon.io/usw/index.html
workathon.io/usw/index.html
Go Big or Go Home, they say. Announced today. workathon.io/doc/WORKATHO...
February 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Go Big or Go Home, they say. Announced today. workathon.io/doc/WORKATHO...
What did you do when the world stopped working like it ever had in March 2020? And how is it changing now for all of us, 5 years on? Get your free download ordered of The United State of Work, published by WORKATHON on 19 March 2025 workathon.io/usw/
February 4, 2025 at 1:34 AM
What did you do when the world stopped working like it ever had in March 2020? And how is it changing now for all of us, 5 years on? Get your free download ordered of The United State of Work, published by WORKATHON on 19 March 2025 workathon.io/usw/
An amazing week here in New York where we found a very *very* warm reception indeed for WORKATHON. People want to connect and meet the challenges of work in a community, a network, and they also want data, research, ideas. We're just getting started and it's - so American - "super exciting"
February 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
An amazing week here in New York where we found a very *very* warm reception indeed for WORKATHON. People want to connect and meet the challenges of work in a community, a network, and they also want data, research, ideas. We're just getting started and it's - so American - "super exciting"
New York State of Mind. It's cold. But not that cold. Nevertheless it's my Babushka look.
January 28, 2025 at 12:13 PM
New York State of Mind. It's cold. But not that cold. Nevertheless it's my Babushka look.
Here amongst the gleaming spires to give a talk @orieloxford.bsky.social. I have to say I love Oxford. It has a studious hush, a lovely light. Have written some of my books here in the beautiful quarters of another college which offered it up as a bit of a writing sanctuary.
January 22, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Here amongst the gleaming spires to give a talk @orieloxford.bsky.social. I have to say I love Oxford. It has a studious hush, a lovely light. Have written some of my books here in the beautiful quarters of another college which offered it up as a bit of a writing sanctuary.
Today @thetimes.com asked for my take on work predictions for 2025 and used this matchy matchy photo...An expert’s view on the future of work in 2025
www.thetimes.com/article/e31c...
www.thetimes.com/article/e31c...
January 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Today @thetimes.com asked for my take on work predictions for 2025 and used this matchy matchy photo...An expert’s view on the future of work in 2025
www.thetimes.com/article/e31c...
www.thetimes.com/article/e31c...
Hard at work on this paper - out on 6 March to coincide fifth anniversary of first lockdown - NEW DATA + @rorysutherland.bsky.social @davidmcwecon.bsky.social
@benpageresearch.bsky.social
Vicky Price, Melis Abacioglu +
more in association #workathon
#thenowhereoffice
@benpageresearch.bsky.social
Vicky Price, Melis Abacioglu +
more in association #workathon
#thenowhereoffice
January 3, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Hard at work on this paper - out on 6 March to coincide fifth anniversary of first lockdown - NEW DATA + @rorysutherland.bsky.social @davidmcwecon.bsky.social
@benpageresearch.bsky.social
Vicky Price, Melis Abacioglu +
more in association #workathon
#thenowhereoffice
@benpageresearch.bsky.social
Vicky Price, Melis Abacioglu +
more in association #workathon
#thenowhereoffice
Work on New Year's Day in cafes in urban areas much complicated by platform economy : physically there's the same amount of staff, same space, just fitting in lots of additional delivery and pickup: the unintended consequences of an internet society number 2025. Happy New Year
January 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Work on New Year's Day in cafes in urban areas much complicated by platform economy : physically there's the same amount of staff, same space, just fitting in lots of additional delivery and pickup: the unintended consequences of an internet society number 2025. Happy New Year
I finish the year with a word I think I made up: Workdemic - to describe the multiple effects generated both by Covid-19 and the generative AI on every generation at work. @theneweuropean.bsky.social asked me to write about it in relation to the UK and I did. www.theneweuropean.co.uk/julia-hobsba...
December 31, 2024 at 7:08 PM
I finish the year with a word I think I made up: Workdemic - to describe the multiple effects generated both by Covid-19 and the generative AI on every generation at work. @theneweuropean.bsky.social asked me to write about it in relation to the UK and I did. www.theneweuropean.co.uk/julia-hobsba...
Today is the day Christmas recedes. The tinsel starts to itch and the twinkling lights are a chintzy bore. Roll on 2025!
December 29, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Today is the day Christmas recedes. The tinsel starts to itch and the twinkling lights are a chintzy bore. Roll on 2025!
My mum used to love Christmas but now she doesn't know it's Christmas at all. One reason why despite loving the carols and the schmaltz I find myself well, a bit sad too. Certainly reflective. Full of love and the utter poignancy of the one time of year we all get abit emotional in public. X
December 25, 2024 at 6:54 PM
My mum used to love Christmas but now she doesn't know it's Christmas at all. One reason why despite loving the carols and the schmaltz I find myself well, a bit sad too. Certainly reflective. Full of love and the utter poignancy of the one time of year we all get abit emotional in public. X
Tonight in London my eldest son is taking me to see one of the best "office" movies ever: The Apartment with Jack Lemmon (1960). I would say some other brilliant office films include Office Space (1999), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
December 23, 2024 at 7:34 AM
Tonight in London my eldest son is taking me to see one of the best "office" movies ever: The Apartment with Jack Lemmon (1960). I would say some other brilliant office films include Office Space (1999), The Devil Wears Prada (2006) and. Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Is I know hardly any of you know Kentish Town, a small area in London but I like this post about the tube/subway escalators and how they, well, *work*
December 22, 2024 at 8:54 AM
Is I know hardly any of you know Kentish Town, a small area in London but I like this post about the tube/subway escalators and how they, well, *work*
Good morning. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
December 15, 2024 at 7:04 AM
Good morning. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas.
One of the world's greatest management philosophers, Charles Handy, has died at home in London surrounded by his beloved family. Aged 92. Prescient, his books and work live on. May His Memory Be A Blessing. Goodby my dear friend and inspiration xx
December 13, 2024 at 7:15 PM
One of the world's greatest management philosophers, Charles Handy, has died at home in London surrounded by his beloved family. Aged 92. Prescient, his books and work live on. May His Memory Be A Blessing. Goodby my dear friend and inspiration xx
Much that is touted as miraculous AI assistance fills me with anxiety. Not the same as generative AI synthesising and summarising or enabling young less qualified workers to know stuff quickly. But the promise of volume being magically reduced etc? Surely more hype cycle than anything strategic.
December 8, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Much that is touted as miraculous AI assistance fills me with anxiety. Not the same as generative AI synthesising and summarising or enabling young less qualified workers to know stuff quickly. But the promise of volume being magically reduced etc? Surely more hype cycle than anything strategic.
Whats the airline equivalent song of "Driving Home for Christmas" and here's hoping it's not too bumpy a landing through storm Darrogh in the morning. It's been - as ever - en epic American trip and I'm full of optimism about working with my US colleagues and network in 2025 as Workathon takes off.
December 7, 2024 at 10:58 PM
Whats the airline equivalent song of "Driving Home for Christmas" and here's hoping it's not too bumpy a landing through storm Darrogh in the morning. It's been - as ever - en epic American trip and I'm full of optimism about working with my US colleagues and network in 2025 as Workathon takes off.
Super fascinating fan girl moment for me meeting Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
December 4, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Super fascinating fan girl moment for me meeting Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su.
Arrived here in Baltimore for the Going To Work conference and delighted to share a taxi with this remarkable woman as the BBC announced her in its top 100 list; also remarkable and unrelated: Baltimore harbour area is totally gorgeous.
December 3, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Arrived here in Baltimore for the Going To Work conference and delighted to share a taxi with this remarkable woman as the BBC announced her in its top 100 list; also remarkable and unrelated: Baltimore harbour area is totally gorgeous.
Passing through Elon Musk's least favourite place in the world right now which is...? #answersonapostcard
December 3, 2024 at 5:52 PM
Passing through Elon Musk's least favourite place in the world right now which is...? #answersonapostcard
Let's not forget that America worships first and foremost at the altar of entertainment - even in taxis. (Although Jeff Bridges juggling is entertaining)
December 3, 2024 at 12:43 PM
Let's not forget that America worships first and foremost at the altar of entertainment - even in taxis. (Although Jeff Bridges juggling is entertaining)
"Flight Complete". Hallo New York my old friend. I've come to talk with you again.
November 29, 2024 at 11:50 PM
"Flight Complete". Hallo New York my old friend. I've come to talk with you again.