Nina Jorden
@ninajorden.bsky.social
Researcher @ Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge. Posting about work, productivity, wellbeing and sometimes emergency management.
"Rather than reducing productivity or increasing sick days, research suggests that ‘gentle management’ enhances job satisfaction, wellbeing, and overall performance,” Read TPI / @bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk's @ninajorden.bsky.social's comments in @theipaper.com: inews.co.uk/inews-lifest...
Why your 'nice' manager may be ruining your career
Amid debates about gentle parenting, there are fears that 'gentle management' is causing chaos in the British workplace
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🎧 Listen to @bennettinstitute.bsky.social's @ninajorden.bsky.social, CIMA's Irena Teneva, The Conference Board's Marion Devine and @bartvanark.bsky.social talking about how leaders within a firm think about productivity, based on their #strategicproductivity research: podfollow.com/productivity...
This is a fascinating discussion including research by @ninajorden.bsky.social on the role of the Chief Information Officer, & the need for strategic alignment & effective collaboration to achieve sustainable productivity gains. www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/publications...
Navigating the productivity paradox: strategic insights from Chief Information Officers - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
In their working paper, Nina Jörden, Wolé Adaramoye and Gerard Kuenning explore the productivity paradox, to show how organisations struggle to translate rising ICT investments into meaningful gains. ...
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The Productivity Institute@productivity.bsky.social · 2y ago🎧 Listen to @bennettinstitute.bsky.social's @ninajorden.bsky.social, CIMA's Irena Teneva, The Conference Board's Marion Devine and @bartvanark.bsky.social talking about how leaders within a firm think about productivity, based on their #strategicproductivity research: podfollow.com/productivity...
“We have for a long time lived in a kind of ‘Gore-Tex republic’ … we wanted it nice and cosy inside and all the unpleasant things had to be outside.” - rarely read a more accurate description.
The Guardian@theguardian.com · 2y agoHold your breath and look to Germany: its election could decide the fate of Europe – and the UK | Martin Kettle
New report published today says the unregulated use of Generative AI in the UK economy will not necessarily lead to economic growth & risks damaging the UK's creative sector. www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/ai-ip/
Join the Conversation on the Future of Work – 28 March! How can we create fair, productive work that benefits people and communities? I'll be discussing the 4-day week, AI's impact, and economic growth with an amazing panel. Got questions? Drop them in the comments!
Bennett Institute for Public Policy@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 2y agoConference session: What does it take to build a productive & healthy society? Hear from Kate Bell, TUC; Brendan Burchell, Cambridge; Sarah O’Connor, @financialtimes.com; & chair @ninajorden.bsky.social, @bennettinstitute.bsky.social Join online/in person: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/conference
AI’s capabilities are often overstated, especially when it comes to ‘political readiness.’ My colleague @alturobov.bsky.social warns that policymakers, rushing to modernise governance, might mistake AI’s technical achievements for political competence. www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/ais-per...
AI's perfect scores won't fix imperfect politics - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
A mismatch between how AI capabilities are measured and deployed creates a false sense of competence, leading policymakers and the public to assume these systems are ready for sensitive political cont...
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On my office door - publication day approaches - pre-orders really help!
🎙️How do different leaders in a firm think about productivity? @ninajorden.bsky.social shares key insights from CIOs on the 4 main drivers of tech-powered productivity. 🎧https://pod.co/productivity-puzzles/strategic-productivity-unlocking-the-uks-productivity-potential #NationalProductivityWeek
Strategic Productivity: Unlocking the UK’s Productivity Potential - Productivity Puzzles
How do different leaders within a firm think about productivity? This can vary significantly between the Chief Financial Officer, the Chief Human Resources Officer, and the Chief Information Officer. ...
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I was thrilled to host a fantastic event at The Shard in London today as part of #NationalProductivityWeek!
In today's discussion on “Beyond Technology: CIO Perspectives on Boosting Productivity“, @ninajorden.bsky.social discusses her research which shows how organisations struggle to translate rising ICT investments into meaningful gains. Report: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/wp-content/u...
Bart van Ark@bartvanark.bsky.social · 2y agoOff for our second day of #NationalProductivityWeek with an event with #CIOs on #StrategicProductivity and digital in the firm at the #Shard in London. Will there be some discussion about #DeepSeek? @productivity.bsky.social @ninajorden.bsky.social
Todays location for our panel discussion:“Beyond Technology: CIO Perspectives on Boosting Productivity“ Report: www.productivity.ac.uk/wp-content/u... @productivity.bsky.social @bennettinstitute.bsky.social
Curious about how different C-level leaders approach productivity and drive change in their organisations? Tune in for insights and strategies based on latest research. Grateful for the invite from @bartvanark.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social —it’s always a pleasure!
The Productivity Institute@productivity.bsky.social · 2y ago🎧 New podcast! Listen to @ninajorden.bsky.social, Irena Teneva, Marion Devine and @bartvanark.bsky.social talking about how different leaders within a firm think about productivity, based on their new #strategicproductivity research. Listen to the full episode: podfollow.com/1567204500/e...
Our @bennettinstitute.bsky.social annual conference is on 28th March and tickets can now be booked - in person or online: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/events/annua... It's always a great event & we have a fab line-up of speakers/sessions
Bennett Institute for Public Policy Annual Conference 2025 - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
Driving forward key policy questions in a turbulent world
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All I can say to this is that people always believe that it can’t happen to their country, until it does. I saw it happen in Venezuela, which until the 2000s was Latin America’s oldest democracy, with a solid constitution, a clear division of powers, an independent judiciary, and a lively press.
Puff the Magic Hater@mskellymhayes.bsky.social · 2y agoA lot of people are explaining what Trump can and cannot do, based on the law and Constitution. The reality of the situation is that we're about to find out what legal walls and safeguards will hold and which will crumble. Right now, we don't fucking know.
🎙️How are data & algorithms impacting our lives? @ginasue.bsky.social, @jenitennison.com & @jfbonnefon.bsky.social discuss how data & algorithms impact our work, public services & decision-making, while raising questions about ethics, fairness, & governance. 🎧https://pod.fo/e/299eb0
Early-career researchers describe to Nature Careers how they juggled workloads, emotions and finances after having children. #AcademicSky 🧪
PhD parents: the pros and cons of having a child during your doctorate
Early-career researchers describe how they juggled workloads, emotions and finances after having children.
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At the end of the month, we have some fantastic events lined up for National Productivity Week—don’t miss out! @productivity.bsky.social
Bennett Institute for Public Policy@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 2y ago📢 Join us for two events featuring our research during National Productivity Week on 31 January. 08:30 - Unlocking Productivity: Insights from C-Suite Leaders 14:30 - Launch of East Anglia Insights Paper 👉 Explore & register www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on #NationalProductivityWeek
At the end of the month, we have some fantastic events lined up for National Productivity Week—don’t miss out! @productivity.bsky.social
Bennett Institute for Public Policy@bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk · 2y ago📢 Join us for two events featuring our research during National Productivity Week on 31 January. 08:30 - Unlocking Productivity: Insights from C-Suite Leaders 14:30 - Launch of East Anglia Insights Paper 👉 Explore & register www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on #NationalProductivityWeek
📢 Join us for two events featuring our research during National Productivity Week on 31 January. 08:30 - Unlocking Productivity: Insights from C-Suite Leaders 14:30 - Launch of East Anglia Insights Paper 👉 Explore & register www.productivityweek.co.uk/whats-on #NationalProductivityWeek
What's on - National Productivity Week
Find out the events that are happening around the UK for National Productivity Week.
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Not the most uplifting read to start the day. It’s disheartening to see that, for some, freedom is equated with the right to offend others. What they dismiss as "self-censorship" is, in reality, the respectful behaviour that underpins a functional and cohesive society. ft.com/content/cf87...
Is corporate America going Maga?
Donald Trump’s election has accelerated a cultural shift in the nation’s boardrooms
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Sociologists working on inequality: Still time to apply for this 3yr+ postdoc position in beautiful Munich (no German required) EN: job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/5... DE: job-portal.lmu.de/jobposting/f... Applications are 01/15, but let me know if you need another 1-2 days to put in your materials
Uhm, sorry, what? Starmer thinks AI is going to DOUBLE UK productivity in less than 5 years?
„The government must go further and invite the public to be active participants in the productivity agenda. It should promote a culture of improvement in the private and public sectors, and it should encourage people to develop and share their own ideas for better productivity in their workplaces.“
Political Quarterly@politicalquarterly.bsky.social · 2y ago"The major advantage of embracing the productivity failure diagnosis is that the path to higher productivity is not pre-determined... Labour [can] translate social democratic priorities into the language of productivity & growth"- @aleddavies.bsky.social politicalquarterly.org.uk/blog/labour-...
New Blog! Picking up the pieces: rethinking crisis response after Covid-19 📝 Read my blog for key lessons and urgent reforms: www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/picking... @bennettinstitute.bsky.social
Picking up the pieces: rethinking crisis response after Covid-19 - Bennett Institute for Public Policy
Nina Jörden discusses research conducted with Daniel Sage and Chris Zebrowski, that examines the UK's pandemic response and reveals key weaknesses in its emergency framework. She highlights how an ove...
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In a new blog, @ninajorden.bsky.social discusses her research on the UK's pandemic response. Key weaknesses include tech overreliance & data secrecy. Future crisis management must address logistics, & political, systemic & emotional factors. www.bennettinstitute.cam.ac.uk/blog/picking...
Every government needs effective science advisers; not every scientist is a born adviser but schooling and practice can help to bridge the gap, as we argue in this week’s Nature’s editorial @natureportfolio.bsky.social 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Advising governments about science is essential but difficult. So train people to do it
A great scientist doesn’t necessarily make an effective science adviser — but schooling and practice can help to bridge the gap.
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