The Future Laboratory

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How micro-learning will transform workplaces

Jacob Waern, founder and CEO of EduMe, on how the new generation of micro-learning platforms will evolve to address an increasingly dynamic workforce.

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Retail

Freelancers trade tasks for free office space

Antwerp, Belgium – The Creative Exchanges initiative sees marketing agency Nightingale welcome freelance creatives to its headquarters to strengthen its professional network.

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Fashion

Co-working wardrobe

San Francisco – Womenswear brand Argent has begun selling products at co-working space WeWork.

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Food & Drink

Space-squatting

New York – The co-working phenomenon is expanding to restaurant spaces that are not used during the day in a bid to tackle urban inefficiencies.

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Retail

Flexible hours

US – Amazon is recruiting ordinary citizens to deliver packages for its ambitious Amazon Prime Now service.

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Culture & Media

At home with Sonos

London – Sound system brand Sonos has built a home-from-home café and event space in London’s creative district.

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North America

Always on demand

US – On-demand marketplaces such as Uber and Airbnb are expected to grow by 57% by 2020, according to new figures.

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Technology

On an Even keel

US – Even, a new financial start-up, aims to help freelancers regulate their incomes.Offers interest-free loans to freelancers for £1.92 ($3, €2.75) per weekNow in Beta, with plans to launch publicly in 2016Freelancers make up a third of national workforce in US

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Travel & Hospitality

Global go-getters

Tallinn, Estonia – A new service is offering freelancers the opportunity to satisfy their wanderlust while working short-term for companies around the world.

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How micro-learning will transform workplaces