Future of work

Published: Organizational Dynamics, December 2026

The world of work is changing fast. Technological breakthroughs, environmental shocks, social fragmentation and shifting global power dynamics are converging to redefine what it means to be safe, healthy and supported on the job. Predicting the salient features of the future of work can be a challenging task for occupational health and safety (OHS) practitioners. In this presentation, Dr. Arif Jetha shares findings from a recently completed international horizon scan, led by the Institute for Work & Health in collaboration with OHS experts in Canada and Europe. He highlights seven major changes on the horizon and discusses how they may impact the field of OHS over the next 15 years.

Published: November 2026

Published: ILR Review, October 2026

Published: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, October 2026

IWH researchers provide guidance on how to ensure AI systems are healthy and safe for workers at seven points along an AI system's lifecycle.

Published: September 2026

Published: Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment & Health, June 2026

Ontario's safety community gathered for a full day of research, policy debate and practical insight. Dr. Arif Jetha, associate scientific director and scientist at the Institute for Work and Health (IWH), delivered some of the day's most striking numbers, writes Shane Mercer.

Published: Canadian Occupational Safety, May 2026

Published: American Journal of Industrial Medicine, May 2026

Ontario safety leaders will gather in Markham on May 7 as the New Horizons in Safety Conference 2026 returns for its third year, with a sharpened focus on measuring real-world outcomes rather than tallying activities. The program will feature experts such as Dr. Arif Jetha of the Institute for Work & Health on AI and workplace safety, writes Shane Mercer.

Published: Canadian Occupational Safety, April 2026

Published: Occupational Health Science, April 2026