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Independent research institute rethinking economies in an age of crisis. Consultancy: helping firms run and evaluate shorter working week trials.
Jan 23, 2025 6 tweets 2 min read
NEW REPORT 🚨"Shaping digital futures in work and society: the case of worker-led innovation" by @jlthorne_

Commissioned & published by @KITKarlsruhe, the report offers a deeper dive into the Lucas Plan – including new interviews with former employees👇

buff.ly/42J0phx @jlthorne_ @KITKarlsruhe This report delves into the power of worker-led innovation—where production is guided by workers’ expertise, often focusing on social needs rather than profit alone.

Drawing on 14 interviews, 5 in-depth case studies, and archival research, it offers an in-depth guide 📚
Feb 22, 2024 17 tweets 5 min read
The first official evaluation report has just been released for @WelshGovernment’s groundbreaking ‘Basic Income for Care Leavers’ pilot 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🚨

We’ve pulled together some of the key findings in the thread below 👇



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@WelshGovernment As a quick recap…

Back in July 2022, @WelshGovernment launched their basic income pilot, focused on young people leaving care

A cohort of 18 year olds leaving care would be eligible to receive two years of unconditional cash payments, at a rate of £1280 a month (after tax) 💳