Char-lee McLennan

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Char-lee McLennan is a leading voice in the future of work, specializing in the intersection of sociotechnical systems, worker well-being, and the transformative impact of artificial intelligence. Her research addresses the urgent question of how radical technological change can be harnessed to create quality, meaningful work rather than erode it. In her highly influential paper, “Quality work in the future: New directions via a co-evolving sociotechnical systems perspective” (2025), McLennan proposes a forward-looking framework that integrates human and technical systems to ensure that advances in AI and digital technologies enhance—rather than diminish—worker health, skills, and productivity. This work, already garnering 14 citations shortly after publication, is shaping policy and design conversations around the future of labor. McLennan’s contributions are notable for their practical orientation, offering actionable pathways for organizations to co-evolve with technology while prioritizing human flourishing. Her research is essential reading for students and scholars interested in sustainable work design, organizational psychology, and the ethical deployment of emerging technologies.