@EmmaSelinger

Ventures Manager @resfoundation. Previously @nesta_uk. Tech for good during the week. Croissants and yoga at the weekend. Newsletter: https://xitter.cf/t.co/lzvDSLHUWk

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Do you know someone with a great #Workertech idea in need of investment? At @resfoundation we're looking for social ventures using technology to help support poeple in low-paid or insecure work. More details here: bit.ly/3wsYVEp
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Kicking off now online! @UfiTrust @UfiVentures @resfoundation weekofvoctech.co.uk/?p=3130

Impact investing in technology to address skills and employment challenges | Week of VocTech

Ufi Ventures, the Resolution Foundation and guests explore the future of investment in impact, with a focus on skills technology.

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Come to our next #WorkerTech meetup with @resfoundation on Nov 21st at @nwspk! Connect with peers in the community using tech to shape a fairer #FutureOfWork. Sign up here 👉 bit.ly/3Czj0ha
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Come along to our Workertech breakfast event next week with @bg_ventures! You don't have to be working on a start-up, we'd love to see researchers, policy folks, local gov - anyone interested in innovation & better work - register for free: buff.ly/3NpmsPt
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Calling all #TechForGood founders! We're looking to invest in 10-12 companies using tech to tackle pressing social + environmental problems. If that's you, apply for: 💡 Investment (£30k) 💬 12-week programme 🌱 Ongoing support 💸 Follow-on funding bit.ly/BGVA22
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What a privilege to represent @resfoundation at Skills in the Future of Work Symposium this morning hosted by @cityoflondon @careerear and @CEC_Communities.
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Want to know more? Come to @resfoundation event tomorrow evening where @ClaudineAdeyemi be speaking with @HelenGironi @kathleenhenehan and Gaia Fasso about how tech can boost young people's career prospects: resolutionfoundation.org/eve…

From platforms to promotions • Resolution Foundation

The way young people enter the job market from education can have a marked effect on their future prospects. Economic crises are a particularly tough time to start a career, and while the Job...

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And here is the previously mentioned research! careerear.co.uk/research-def…
Feeling very disappointed in TfL this morning. Deciding to label it "Elizabeth line" rather than "Elizabeth" is a striking error.
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"While this presents a significant opportunity for workers to transition from other shrinking sectors," Selinger says, "we need to make sure that the jobs available are good ones with fair pay and conditions." We agree, and add the principles outlined in our Good Work Charter⤵️
The Good Work Charter 1. Access - Everyone should have access to good work 2. Fair pay - Everyone should be fairly paid 3. Fair conditions - Everyone should work on fair conditions set out on fair terms 4. Equality - Everyone should be treated equally and without discrimination 5. Dignity - Work should promote dignity 6. Autonomy - Work should promote autonomy 7. Wellbeing - Work should promote physical and mental wellbeing 8. Support - Everyone should have access to institutions and people who can represent their interests 9. Participation - Everyone should be able to take part in determining and improving working conditions 10. Learning - Everyone should have access to lifelong learning and career guidance.

ALT The Good Work Charter 1. Access - Everyone should have access to good work 2. Fair pay - Everyone should be fairly paid 3. Fair conditions - Everyone should work on fair conditions set out on fair terms 4. Equality - Everyone should be treated equally and without discrimination 5. Dignity - Work should promote dignity 6. Autonomy - Work should promote autonomy 7. Wellbeing - Work should promote physical and mental wellbeing 8. Support - Everyone should have access to institutions and people who can represent their interests 9. Participation - Everyone should be able to take part in determining and improving working conditions 10. Learning - Everyone should have access to lifelong learning and career guidance.

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In today's @resfoundation WorkerTech Newsletter, @EmmaSelinger, Ventures Manager highlights @wef prediction that 40% of new job opportunities will be created in the care sector by 2023.
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84% gig workers value the flexibility of the platform economy says new research from @_CollectiveUK bit.ly/36wkCMB but...
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...90% of workers would also value some form of protection or benefits instead of more pay.
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There are lots of orgs out there working to improve the gig economy to maintain its flexibility but provide better financial security for workers. Read about them in my recent WorkerTech newsletter for @resfoundation: bit.ly/3jUc2un
The interaction between work and mental health is critical for young people. ICYMI the latest WorkerTech newsletter from @EmmaSelinger highlights ventures that are tackling these issues for young people in the UK today: resolutionfoundation.org/com…
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My brilliant colleagues at @resfoundation worked overnight to produce this analysis of yesterday's #SpringStatement focusing on impact on the poorest households. 👇
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@resfoundation24 Mar 2022
NEW Inflation Nation: Putting #SpringStatement2022 in context. RF overnight analysis by @TorstenBell @MikeBrewerEcon @adamcorlett @hale_shale @karlhandscomb @JamesSmithRF @jackhleslie @JMarshall_3 Lindsay Judge @_louisemurphy @hcslaughter_ @GregoryThwaites resolutionfoundation.org/pub…

Inflation Nation • Resolution Foundation

This briefing note provides an assessment of the measures announced in the March 2022 Spring Statement.  The Chancellor approached this with the highest inflation in 40 years and the worst income...

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🧵on career progression, caring and how @CuroCarers and their founders @KrishaniRanjan @_mattpullen @hannaheljay are tackling this head on!
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@resfoundation9 Mar 2022
THREAD: 6 out of 10 women say caring roles outside of work block their career advancement, according to a revealing new report from @ipsosMORi and @BITC ipsos.com/en-uk/who-cares-bu…

Who Cares? Business in the Community & Ipsos research reveals the great workplace divide

Ipsos and Business in the Community (BITC) conducted a survey to better understand contemporary attitudes and experiences around combining paid work and care.

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Friends of Ruskin Park@RuskinParkSE518 Feb 2022
Our park is very much on the receiving end of Storm Eunice. 🌪 Please stay safe. 🥰 #StormEunice
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Alex Bishop@AlexBishopUfi17 Feb 2022
Exciting evolution of our fund model at @UfiVentures - we're supporting companies earlier than ever before to drive forward innovation in adult skills for work! Please do reach out directly if you're building something impactful - no warm intros needed! xitter.cf/UfiVentures/status/149…
Ufi Ventures@UfiVentures16 Feb 2022
📢 We're pleased to announce that @UfiVentures now operates across both the #preseed and #seed markets 💷 streamlined #investments of £75k for #startups raising pre-seed #funding 🚀 Full details here: ufi.co.uk/latest/ufi-venture… #VocTech #EdTech #Education #Tech #StartUp #Skills

Ufi Ventures: Broadening our investment impact | Ufi VocTech Trust

At Ufi Ventures we’ve seen an extremely active market in 2021, with the pace of capital being deployed showing no sign of letting up. Indeed, round sizes and valuations are at record highs within the...

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Exciting news today as one of our #CareerTechChallenge finalists, @CareerEar, has received an investment from Resolution Ventures, as part of the Workertech Partnership. Find out more here: resolutionfoundation.org/com…

Resolution Ventures invests in CareerEar

We’re delighted to announce that Resolution Ventures has made an investment in CareerEar as part of the Workertech Partnership. The Workertech Partnership is backing a new wave of innovators who will...

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