Emma Selinger

Ventures Manager @resfoundation. Previously @nesta_uk. Tech for good during the week. Croissants and yoga at the weekend. Newsletter:

[Emma Selinger @EmmaSelinger]

Do you know someone with a great #Workertech idea in need of investment? At @resfoundation we're looking for social ventures using technology to help support poeple in low-paid or insecure work. More details here: https://t.co/e33Nfsz1ae

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@FeliciaOdamtten 🤩 happy birthday!

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@jamiesusskind Check out @task_her!

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@FeliciaAyensua Or not!

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@FeliciaAyensua Ooh is it me against you? Come on Argentina! 🇦🇷⚽👟

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Kicking off now online! @UfiTrust @UfiVentures @resfoundation
https://t.co/4cabNqM2gO

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@Penny_Ten 😱

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@TorstenBell 😱 looking forward to sampling tomorrow!

[Bethnal Green Ventures @bg_ventures]

Come to our next #WorkerTech meetup with @resfoundation on Nov 21st at @nwspk! Connect with peers in the community using tech to shape a fairer #FutureOfWork.

Sign up here 👉 https://t.co/eiUHQDiQyh

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@ms_sarahmac @kayperbeats Congratulations Sarah! You look radiant 😍

[Louise Marston @louisemarston]

Come along to our Workertech breakfast event next week with @bg_ventures! You don't have to be working on a start-up, we'd love to see researchers, policy folks, local gov - anyone interested in innovation & better work - register for free:
https://t.co/yGKS5gCnDj

[Bethnal Green Ventures @bg_ventures]

Calling all #TechForGood founders! We're looking to invest in 10-12 companies using tech to tackle pressing social + environmental problems. If that's you, apply for:

💡 Investment (£30k)
💬 12-week programme
🌱 Ongoing support
💸 Follow-on funding

https://t.co/awnUaT2nsx

[Emma Selinger @EmmaSelinger]

And here is the previously mentioned research! https://t.co/Yh697h2r0s

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What a privilege to represent @resfoundation at Skills in the Future of Work Symposium this morning hosted by @cityoflondon @careerear and @CEC_Communities.

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Want to know more? Come to @resfoundation event tomorrow evening where @ClaudineAdeyemi be speaking with @HelenGironi @kathleenhenehan and Gaia Fasso about how tech can boost young people's career prospects: https://t.co/2qk4tPHj12

[Daniel Tomlinson @dan_tomlinson_]

Feeling very disappointed in TfL this morning.

Deciding to label it "Elizabeth line" rather than "Elizabeth" is a striking error.

[Institute for the Future of Work @FutureWorkInst]

"While this presents a significant opportunity for workers to transition from other shrinking sectors," Selinger says, "we need to make sure that the jobs available are good ones with fair pay and conditions."

We agree, and add the principles outlined in our Good Work Charter⤵️

[Institute for the Future of Work @FutureWorkInst]

In today's @resfoundation WorkerTech Newsletter, @EmmaSelinger, Ventures Manager highlights @wef prediction that 40% of new job opportunities will be created in the care sector by 2023.

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There are lots of orgs out there working to improve the gig economy to maintain its flexibility but provide better financial security for workers. Read about them in my recent WorkerTech newsletter for @resfoundation: https://t.co/hMjv6N8pCI

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84% gig workers value the flexibility of the platform economy says new research from @_CollectiveUK https://t.co/kvUkcZaOTp but...

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...90% of workers would also value some form of protection or benefits instead of more pay.