The Work Foundation

The Work Foundation is the leading independent authority on work and its future. It aims to improve the quality of working life and the effectiveness of organisations by equipping leaders, policymakers and opinion-formers with evidence, advice, new thinking and networks.

 

 

Reports

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Deal or no deal?

This working paper critiques current and received wisdom about how the employee relationship is conceptualised in both theory and practice.

Exceeding Expectation: the principles of outstanding leadership

This groundbreaking, in-depth two-year study captures the essence of outstanding leadership – all the more important in these challenging times.

The Landscape of Tough Times

In this essay, Will Hutton captures the challenges that UK businesses now face, outlining the conditions for future success.

What's Happening

Read the latest blogs here:

Guest blog:
Dame Carol Black calls for ' a year of action'


Sectors and the city: Debating skills

Is 'the deal' almost entirely fuelled on trust?

Future scenarios for a low-carbon economy

Engagement and good work: frosty cousins air-kissing at family gatherings   

Workworld Keynote Speaker Greg Dyke 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Events

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Thursday, 11 February 2010 - Partner Workshop: Managing absence - management practice and organisational culture

With employers across the UK facing the need to do ‘more with less’, a reinvigorated approach to health and wellbeing at work is needed.

Wednesday, 24 February 2010 - Principal Partner Exchange Forum - HR and Ulrich: the end of the affair?

For many years, Dave Ulrich has been working to redefine the role of HR to ensure that it is an effective contributor of organisational success. How has this played out in practice?

Wednesday, 03 March 2010 - But is it yours? Ownership and good work.

There are many different views and aspects of ownership; during this event we will discuss the shareholders values and will give you three answers for the question - What is it with ownership?