The Work Foundation
The Work Foundation is an independent research consultancy advising organisations and policymakers about the changing world of work and corporate performance. We are dedicated to Good Work: we aim to improve the quality of working life and increase the effectiveness of organisations. We do this through ideas and evidence, through advice, and through advocacy and events
Hard Labour: Jobs, unemployment and the recession
With the likelihood of a prolonged recession growing, this report urges the government to adopt a bold package of measures to stave off unemployment. It argues that the scale of the crisis justifies some decisive intervention to boost the economy.
Life After Longbridge: Three Years on
Around 6300 workers lost their jobs at MG Rover in 2005. This report finds that whilst 90% have found further work, two thirds of those have suffered significant pay cuts.
Knowledge Economy and Enterprise
The past thirty years have seen a huge change in the structure of employment in the UK. The purpose of this working paper is to explore how much of this phenomenon is driven by SMEs.
Measuring Public Value - A competing values approach
This paper seeks to address the apparently intractable problem of measuring ‘Public Value’
Tuesday, 25 November 2008 - Employment Law Seminar - Reorganisation and Redundancy
Many organisations are in a permanent state of change and re-organisation, some more frequently than others. It can be costly to re-organise especially if there are redundancies – forward planning is essential.
Monday, 01 December 2008 - Keynes Day: Recessions, Markets and Intervention
The state is back and the power of the market has come to an end. This event explores the relevance of Keynes to a new age and tackles competition, regulation, the labour market, innovation, the relationship between the 'real' economy and finance as well as the importance of trust in business.
Tuesday, 02 December 2008 - Manufacturing in a Knowledge Based Economy
Against the background of the BERR Manufacturing Strategy Review, this event will focus on the role of modern manufacturing in the economy.