For some people, their first job is an immediate success and sets the stage for a rewarding career. Others look back on their first steps into the labour market with mixed feelings. But how important is that first job, really? According to labour economist Professor Stijn Baert, it matters more than most people think.
AI can write text, generate code and summarise mountains of information in seconds. Useful, certainly. But what happens when technology starts taking over the very parts of our jobs that give us a sense of accomplishment?
We asked economist Amy Van Looy how she views the use of robots in the workplace. Are our jobs at risk?
Not got a student job this summer? Then you’d better find one, because it’s not only good for your budget, it also improves your opportunities on the job market.
How long should a holiday last in order to completely destress and disconnect from your work? How bad is it for your mental health if you sit on the beach reading your work mails rather than a thriller? Professor Els Clays teaches in the department of Public Health and Primary Care and is investigating the impact of work-related stress on human health.
