HCI Research Initiatives
The HCI Nexus Institute for Work and AI is a research institute advancing understanding of how AI transforms work and organizations, publishing groundbreaking findings that help leaders navigate technological change with wisdom and build thriving, human-centered workplaces.
What We Offer
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Groundbreaking Research Publications: Access cutting-edge studies exploring how AI reshapes jobs, teams, and organizational dynamics—from our peer-reviewed academic journals to accessible white papers and research briefs that translate complex findings into actionable insights.
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Annual State of Work & AI Report: Our flagship publication delivers the most comprehensive analysis of AI's impact on workforces, featuring original data, trend analysis, and expert perspectives that inform strategic planning and investment decisions.
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Expert Commentary & Thought Leadership: Our researchers provide authoritative perspectives on emerging workplace trends through media appearances, op-eds, podcasts, and speaking engagements—helping shape public discourse and organizational practice.
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Open Data & Methodologies: We believe in transparent, reproducible research. Access our datasets, research instruments, and methodologies to inform your own analysis, validate our findings, or build upon our work.
Who Benefits
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Organizational Leaders seeking evidence-based insights to guide strategic workforce decisions
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HR & People Leaders looking to ground transformation initiatives in rigorous research
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Policy Makers developing regulations and frameworks for AI in the workplace
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Researchers & Academics building on cutting-edge workplace and technology studies
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Journalists & Media seeking authoritative sources on the future of work
Impact
Nexus Institute research influences how thousands of organizations approach workforce transformation, informs policy debates worldwide, and establishes new frameworks for understanding human-technology collaboration that balance innovation with human flourishing.
The HCI Catalyst Center for Work Innovation
The Catalyst Center transforms cutting-edge research into practical solutions for organizational leaders navigating the evolving world of work. We make world-class insights accessible through implementation-ready tools, frameworks, and playbooks that help you lead transformation with confidence while building organizations where innovation and people both thrive.
What We Offer
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Daily Research Briefs: Actionable articles that translate the latest findings into strategies you can implement today
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Visual Research Summaries: Infographics that capture key insights for quick understanding and team sharing
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Research Overview Videos: Engaging graphical breakdowns that explain complex studies in minutes
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Research Explainer Videos: Short videos connecting academic concepts to real-world workplace applications
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Research Conversation Deep Dives: Podcast discussions with leading researchers exploring practical implications for your organization
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Groundbreaking Publications: Peer-reviewed research and accessible white papers advancing the field of work innovation
Built for Leaders at Every Level
The Catalyst Center serves organizational leaders implementing evidence-based strategy, HR professionals designing transformation initiatives, policymakers developing workforce frameworks, academics advancing the field, and journalists seeking authoritative perspectives on the future of work.
Creating Workplaces That Work Better
Our work influences organizational practice across sectors, shapes policy conversations, and establishes new models for how work gets done. Join us in building workplaces where innovation serves people—where better work design, smarter collaboration, and evidence-based leadership create environments where both organizations and individuals flourish.
The HCI Adaptive Organization Lab is a research-practice partnership working with pioneering organizations to test and validate innovative approaches to AI integration and organizational adaptability, creating proven methodologies for sustainable transformation.
What We Offer
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Applied Research Partnerships: Collaborate with our team on action research projects that address your specific organizational challenges while contributing to broader knowledge—receiving customized support while helping shape best practices for the field.
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Pilot Program Development: We work with you to design, implement, and evaluate innovative approaches to workforce challenges—from AI integration strategies to new operating models—providing research rigor and external validation.
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Change Readiness Assessment: Comprehensive evaluation of your organization's capacity for transformation using our validated diagnostic frameworks, delivering detailed insights and prioritized recommendations for building adaptive capacity.
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Innovation Workshops: Facilitated sessions that bring together diverse stakeholders to explore emerging possibilities, surface assumptions, prototype new approaches, and build alignment around transformation initiatives.
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Case Study Documentation: Partner organizations receive professionally produced case studies documenting their transformation journey, capturing lessons learned and showcasing innovation leadership to stakeholders and the broader market.
Who Benefits
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Innovation-Driven Organizations willing to pioneer new approaches and share learnings
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Organizations Facing Complex Change requiring customized, research-backed solutions
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Forward-Thinking Leaders wanting to contribute to advancing the field
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Companies Building Competitive Advantage through organizational excellence
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Teams Seeking External Validation of innovative approaches and methodologies
Impact
Lab partners gain research-backed confidence in their transformation approaches, accelerate learning through rigorous evaluation, and establish thought leadership by contributing to field-advancing knowledge.
The HCI Future of Work Collective is an exclusive membership community connecting forward-thinking leaders with cutting-edge research, practical tools, expert guidance, and peer networks to successfully navigate workforce transformation and organizational change.
What We Offer
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Exclusive Research Access: Members receive early access to our latest research findings, monthly research briefings, and quarterly deep-dive reports on emerging trends—staying ahead of the curve on workforce transformation.
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Curated Resource Library: A comprehensive collection of implementation guides, case studies, templates, frameworks, and diagnostic tools—everything you need to translate research into practice in your organization
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Expert Roundtables & Masterclasses: Monthly sessions with leading researchers, practitioners, and innovators exploring critical topics, sharing emerging practices, and answering your toughest questions about organizational transformation
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Peer Learning Community: Connect with a carefully curated network of leaders facing similar challenges through our online platform, regional chapters, and exclusive events—building relationships that extend beyond formal programming.
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Implementation Support: Members can request focused guidance on specific challenges, access office hours with experts, and participate in small group coaching sessions to accelerate their transformation initiatives.
Who Benefits
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CHROs & People Leaders driving workforce strategy and organizational transformation
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CIOs & Technology Leaders integrating AI while maintaining human-centered culture
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CEOs & Business Leaders navigating rapid technological and market change
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Learning & Development Leaders preparing workforces for evolving skill requirements
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Change Management Professionals leading complex organizational transitions
Impact
Our members consistently report faster, more successful transformations—making better-informed decisions, avoiding costly missteps, and building more resilient, adaptive organizations that thrive through disruption.
The HCI Work Renaissance Project is the flagship research initiative reimagining how organizations can thrive in the AI era while enhancing human potential, creativity, and meaningful work—exploring futures where technology and humanity flourish together.
What We Offer
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Visionary Research Agenda: Multi-year exploration of fundamental questions about work's purpose, organizational possibility, and human flourishing in an age of intelligent machines—producing paradigm-shifting insights and alternative futures.
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Public Dialogues: Engaging events and content series inviting broader societal conversation about work's future—bringing together diverse perspectives from business, academia, labor, government, and civil society.
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Scenario Planning Resources: Tools and frameworks helping organizations explore multiple possible futures, test strategies against uncertainty, and build adaptive capacity for navigating whatever emerges.
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Innovation Challenges: Open competitions inviting organizations to propose and test bold new approaches to perennial work challenges—with funding, research support, and public recognition for promising innovations.
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Thought Leadership Content: Books, essays, podcasts, and multimedia content exploring big ideas, profiling pioneers, challenging assumptions, and imagining possibilities—inspiring broader transformation and cultural shift.
Who Benefits
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Visionary Leaders thinking beyond incremental improvement to fundamental reimagining
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Organizations Building Long-Term Strategy in highly uncertain environments
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Anyone Concerned About Work's Future and humanity's relationship with technology
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Innovators Proposing Bold Solutions to entrenched organizational challenges
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Society Broadly as we collectively navigate technological transformation
Impact
The Work Renaissance Project expands our collective imagination about what's possible, challenges limiting assumptions, catalyzes bold experimentation, and ultimately helps create futures where both organizations and people thrive.