Workplace Insights by Adrie van der Luijt
Careers aren’t really ladders, they’re more like messy scribbles with occasional moments of clarity. I’ve spent decades watching talented people waste years chasing what they thought they should want rather than what actually suited them.
The posts in this section reflect what I wish someone had told me thirty years ago: that the most successful careers are built on knowing your strengths, acknowledging your limitations and having the courage to navigate workplace politics without becoming what you despise.
Whether you’re just starting out or questioning decades of choices, you’ll find honest reflections on creating a career that works for you rather than burning yourself out for an organisation that sees you as replaceable.
As AI reshapes our digital landscape, who’s being left behind? A government digital standards pioneer examines the accessibility gaps in current AI systems and provides practical guidance for truly inclusive design in the age of concentrated digital control.
Explore how mental models in content design must account for vulnerability, trauma and cognitive impairment to create truly accessible services that work for all users, including those in crisis.
The PA Show Spring 2025 in London offers the perfect opportunity to quietly observe, reconnect and absorb the current landscape.
The rise of AI is not a threat; it’s an opportunity. To stay relevant, professionals must upskill, build AI literacy, and redefine their roles. Those who do will be more valuable than ever in the AI-driven workplace.
Somerset Council has axed FixMyStreet. But this shift to in-house reporting is a digital misstep that echoes past failures in local government services.
How trauma-aware content strategy and trauma-informed content design frameworks help users overwhelmed by everyday stress. Not just crisis content—this is clarity with care.
Somerset Council has axed FixMyStreet. But this shift to in-house reporting is a digital misstep that echoes past failures in local government services.
Managing client expectations has become more challenging for freelance content designers and strategists in the AI era. Learn how content professionals can navigate pricing pressures and communicate their value when clients think AI can replace expertise. Discover strategies for sustainable content design in a rapidly evolving industry.
AI hasn’t created new forms of contractor mistreatment; it’s simply intensified existing patterns. Discover how the excuses change but the bullying stays the same, and learn practical strategies to maintain your professional dignity in the AI era.
The UK government’s recent partnership with Anthropic to integrate AI into public services raises a familiar question: will AI replace human professionals, or will it enhance their expertise?