I’m passionate about helping people live empowered lives, and I believe work plays a key role in that. That’s why I’ve dedicated my career to all things labour market and the future of work.

Over the last ten years I've worked across research, the public sector, and tech — advising governments, educators, and businesses on how to navigate labour market trends and prepare for the impact of AI. I know the research. I know the people. And I know we need to close the gap between insight and action to help the next generation of workers feel empowered about work.

I do this by focusing on what matters most to me: turning complex data into clear, actionable insights; building partnerships across sectors; and finding innovative ways to scale impact with limited resources.

Elena Magrini

Labour Markets · Future of Work · AI Strategy

The future of work is being written right now — and the decisions we make today will shape it for years to come. If you're interested in working together or simply want to talk about it, I'd love to hear from you.

For speaking engagements, research collaborations, advisory opportunities, or to join the community, you can reach out by filling in the form below.

MY TAKE ON THE FUTURE OF WORK

CURRENT POSITIONS

  • MSc. International Public Policy

    University College London (UCL) | London, UK | 2015 - 2016

  • BSc. International Economics

    Università Bocconi | Milan, Italy | 2012 - 2015

  • Exchange Programme

    University of British Columbia (UBC) | Vancouver, Canada | 2015

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

  • Senior Policy Manager

    West of England Combined Authority - regional agency | Bristol, UK | 2021 - 2022

  • Senior Analyst (previously Analyst and Researcher)

    Centre for Cities - UK's leading think tank on urban economics | London, UK | 2017-2022

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BEYOND THE WORK

I'm a qualified yoga teacher — a practice that shapes how I think about resilience, focus, and emotional regulation in a world of constant change. I'm Italian, but I spent eight years in the UK — London first and then the Isle of Wight. I'm happiest outdoors, somewhere quiet, and I believe the antidote to an accelerating world of work is slowing down, reconnecting with natural rhythms, and remembering what makes us human in the first place.

CONTACT

  1. Prepare, don't predict.

    We cannot predict the future, but we can build the conditions to navigate it well.

  2. Think in skills, not jobs.

    Change is happening at the skill level. Unpacking jobs into skills and tasks allows for greater adaptability in times of change.

  3. Think in systems, not isolated shocks.

    AI is not the only thing happening in the world of work right now. It intersects with demographics, policy and local economies.

  4. Redesign, don't just adopt.

    Don't just jump on the next AI innovation - ask what value it brings in solving business problems first.

  5. Connect macro thinking with local action.

    Real change happens on the ground, locally, one conversation at a time.