Our Research Agenda
Resilient Workers. Innovative Workplaces. Inclusive Work.
The SMU Resilient Workforces Institute seeks to cultivate workforce resilience and maximise human potential by advancing research at the confluence of technology, management and public policy, and embedding such research into lifelong learning and industry innovations across Singapore and the region.
In a time of rapid technological change and shifting labour market dynamics, we conduct multidisciplinary research that advances technologies, guides management practices, and shapes policies to promote workforce resilience and inclusivity across Singapore and the region. In conjunction with a network of global partners, we draw on SMU’s diverse disciplinary strengths, including economics, computer science, information systems, public policy, management, organizational behavior and law, to craft the Futures of Work and Adult Learning.
Please join us as we strive to ensure continuing productive and fulfilling use of human capital by tackling transformations arising from advances in technologies such as AI and robotics, evolving work practices such as flexible and remote work, and changes in workforce demographics.
Professor Archan Misra
Director, Resilient Workforces Institute
SMU Vice Provost, Research
Our Research Pillars
Optimising Human-Machine Collaboration
Create technologies (AR/VR, AI) that allow individuals to both learn and execute future tasks, possibly in collaboration with machines, better.
Innovate processes and technologies that allow organizations to adapt to technological and societal trends re:work, and execute tasks in human-machine teams.
Maximising Societal Human Capital
Derive insights into disruptions and trends in labor markets, and devise human capital development policies that assure inclusive and sustainable economic growth.