The WikiWorkLab programme offers a new take on work experience – a chance for young people and established leaders to collaborate and learn from each other on an equal footing. The summary below outlines some central themes that emerged from the week’s discussions and research trips, and the key insights and learnings from the 2017 cohort.

At Jericho we have spent time with 20 of our WikiWorkLabbers – a unique work experience programme - working with them to better understand the what role (if any) business has in building a better society. We have been listening and learning together – enjoying great conversations and developing inspiring new ideas.

Over the course of the WikiWorkLab work collaboration programme in July and August 2016, feedback from participants centred around several main strands. Building on work completed over the summer, WikiWorkLab participants will be taking part in the Future of Work is Human Big Tent, scheduled for 12th October 2016. Here, they will be continuing the Future of Work debate with HR directors, policy-makers, business leaders and NGOs. As a starting point for the discussion, below are some Gen Z views on the Future of Work - in their own words.

For the past month, Jericho Chambers has been taken over by Generation Z. As part of our WikiWorkLab – a work experience programme created in partnership with our client the CIPD – 24 individuals (aged 15 - 21) have been roaming these halls. Over three weeks in July and August, they took part in discussions, book clubs and research trips telling us what they think about the future of work.