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The new organisation of work: Building coalitions

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This article introduces the theme of the special issue, linking current concerns in European social and industrial relations policy with the research traditions covered byAI & Society. Human centredness, skill and technology, and the central importance of education and learning are emphasised as we build new development coalitions.

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Ennals, R. The new organisation of work: Building coalitions. AI & Soc 11, 155–165 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02812445

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