Humans and Organizations Lab

The world of work is changing rapidly, and so are organizations and the people within them. Companies that want to lead this change, rather than simply react to it, need to foster the debate on leadership and work through new ideas and meaningful dialogue.

This is why the Humans and Organizations Lab was created, a research and dialogue hub for leaders and managers built around a fundamental question: what kind of leadership and organizations are needed to guide people through the major transformations reshaping the world of work?

Mission

To provide a space for dialogue where leaders and managers can exchange practices, experiences and ideas. With a genuinely educational purpose, the Lab supports its member organizations and their people in developing new perspectives and taking on new responsibilities that can translate into truly transformative approaches to work and leadership.

Objectives

Address the most pressing issues shaping the future of work, organizations and people.
Structured as a multi-year program of research and dialogue, the Lab focuses on the most relevant dimensions of work and leadership for managers and organizations.
Provide tools to understand and navigate ongoing transformations through continuous dialogue between research and practice.
Support the development and monitoring of innovative organizational practices.
Produce and share knowledge that can inform business strategies.

Who it is for

The Lab is designed for:

Companies seeking to navigate the transformation of work through data, research and peer exchange. Welcoming new companies enriches the Lab, as each new member brings fresh perspectives, contributes to the dialogue and raises questions that make the exchange more dynamic and insightful.
Leaders and managers seeking ongoing, high-quality dialogue and exchange.
Organizations that invest in their reputation as employers and thought leaders.

The Lab brings together a diverse range of organizations to foster dialogue and mutual learning.

A STRUCTURED ANNUAL PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL EXCHANGE AND TANGIBLE IMPACT

Activities

The Lab structures its activities around three main areas:

Annual research and publications
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of ongoing transformations (e.g. remote work, resignations, AI and productivity), providing Lab partners with access to original data and insights.
Research into emerging organizational practices and engagement dynamics.
Longitudinal monitoring at company and industry level.
Learning, dialogue and networking
Thematic workshops for Lab members: in-depth sessions focusing on key topics shaping the evolution of work, leadership and organizations (e.g. AI and leadership, pay transparency, longevity and remote work), with two main objectives. The first is to explore complex issues while avoiding superficial interpretations or standardized solutions. The second is to foster exchange among different companies, enabling participants to learn how other organizations are addressing similar challenges and to draw on best practices from outside their own organizations.
Networking and discussion events: informal opportunities to build meaningful professional relationships.
Active involvement in defining research topics.
Outreach and impact
Annual conference open to the public, the media and policymakers, designed to increase the visibility of participating organizations and strengthen their role in the public debate on leadership and work.
Quarterly newsletter: a regular source of updates designed to offer insights into emerging issues related to work and leadership. It features selected topics and summaries of recurring themes in the public debate.
Production of publications and other outputs for both academic and broader audiences.
Initiatives aimed at raising awareness of evidence and data on the transformation of work.

Events

People

The team consists of faculty members with specialized expertise (in labor law, human resources, organizational analysis, leadership, etc.), bringing together diverse and complementary skills to address the multiple dimensions of the transformation of work.

Member

Human.O Lab brings together a community of organizations seeking to understand and shape the transformation of work through research, dialogue and knowledge creation.

Lab member companies do not seek ready-made answers. Instead, they raise new questions and foster generative dialogue about the future we want to build, helping to shape new directions and guiding principles for action.