Can we still measure productivity in the modern economy?
The one big question anyone working on productivity issues gets most is: how do you actually measure it? How do we count what we make? And can we capture everything needed to produce products and serv...
9 Sep 202152min
How can productivity create sustained growth in Northern Ireland?
This year marks the centenary of Northern Ireland’s creation. What has it done for the economy? And in particular for the productivity of its people and businesses? Has greater economic stability in t...
18 Aug 202145min
Will hybrid and flexible work help or hurt productivity and well-being?
Are hybrid working models good for productivity? Do employers and employees think differently about the pros and cons? And how does flexible working affect our mental health and well-being? Is there a...
14 Juli 202144min
Can levelling up raise productivity in the Northern Powerhouse?
In this episode Bart talks to Lord Jim O’Neill, Dame Nancy Rothwell & Professor Philip McCann about raising productivity in the Northern Powerhouse, a powerful concept introduced more than five years ...
23 Juni 202142min
Productivity in UK health care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
In this episode Bart talks to Prof. Diane Coyle, Dr. Jennifer Dixon & Kaya M. Dreesbeimdiek on productivity in UK health care during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. They discuss how we measure healt...
9 Juni 202139min
Productivity in the post-COVID 19 era
Could COVID 19 be the game changer for the economy and create a true productivity miracle in the coming years? In this episode Bart talks to McKinsey’s Jan Mischke and Tera Allas about a recent report...
2 Juni 202143min
Why Does Productivity Matter?
In this episode Bart talks to three esteemed economists - Andy Haldane, Dame Kate Barker and Professor Nick Crafts - who explain what productivity actually is and why it matters to everyone. They di...
26 Maj 202139min
Welcome to Productivity Puzzles
Why does productivity matter? How can it drive business success, economic recovery, but also prosperity, wellbeing and inclusive sustainable growth? Join Bart van Ark, Professor of Productivity Stud...
12 Maj 20211min
