Nicole Kobie
Nicole is a journalist and author who specialises in the future of technology and transport. Her first book is called Green Energy, and she's working on her second, a history of technology. At TechFinitive she frequently writes about innovation and how technology can foster better collaboration.
Chaotic working? Malicious compliance? What to do about passive-aggressive staff
Disaffected staff are turning passive-aggressive with techniques like malicious compliance and chaotic working. It's time to reconsider your management and policies, says Nicole Kobie
Is bare-minimum Monday a bad thing?
Don't view bare-minimum Mondays as a bad thing, says Nicole Kobie. Used right - by employees and managers - they can lead to a more productive working week.
What is quiet quitting?
Quiet quitting is hardly a new feature of the workplace, but it's been given fresh energy thanks to TikTok. Nicole Kobie explains what it is and what employers should do about it (if anything)
What is rust-out – and how to help your staff avoid it
You don’t have to burn out anymore – you could slowly rust-out instead, explains Nicole Kobie. Here’s how chronic boredom dulls the workplace.
What’s lazy-girl jobs? The TikTok work trend tech companies should know about
Lazy-girl jobs aren't necessarily for lazy girls, explains Nicole Kobie. In fact, these jobs could be filled by anyone who needs real work-life balance, male or female, young or old.
What’s behind TikTok’s work trends? Burnout and low pay
If you've ever wondered what quiet quitting, rage applying and lazy-girl jobs have in common, Nicole has the answers. And it's not that Gen Z employees are being unreasonable.
Sorry status quo fans: Less work is the future
Futurist Nicole Kobie attacks the myth that working less makes people unhappy. The only people made happy by the status quo, she argues, are CEOs reaping big bonuses and the shareholders earning bigger dividends.
Companies must wake up to four-day working
The results of a huge British trial are in: reducing hours benefits staff and doesn't hurt businesses. This is the future, say experts, so ignore it your company's peril.
How the world of work will look in 2030
From hot desks to holograms, business leaders predict how work will continue to evolve until the end of the decade.