Friday Selection Box: 28th July 2023

Why people risk insecure work 

A new report from the Work Foundation and UNISON exploring why people risk insecure work and what employers can do to make things better

Productivity of purpose

A thought provoking piece from Pro Bono Economics makes the case for investing in productivity within the charity sector.

Broadening the UK’s productivity drive to encompass the overlooked charity sector makes sense both socially and economically. Improving innovation, technological adoption, management practices and the sector’s workforce requires changes to finance, evidence, data, infrastructure, and volunteering, as highlighted in this research. A concerted effort from across government, business, and by charities themselves is required to achieve this, with a more productive, effective and impactful charity sector the reward for doing so.

‘From “wet painting” to NFTs: the art market is moving on faster and faster’

Trends, cycles, connections between finance and art, lots to think about here.

One Type of Founder Investors Hate Funding

A fascinating insight.

A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor

 …and relax

As the holiday season is now upon us some timely tips on how to relax on holiday from National Geographic and Huffington Post.

Sho Shibuya at Unit Gallery, 25th July – 24th August 2023

Looks like an intriguing show.