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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Is Knowledge Work Better For Us? Knowledge workers, good work and wellbeing

Drawing on the findings of our Knowledge Workers survey, this report asks if knowledge work is good work and therefore better for our health & wellbeing.

Driving Economic Recovery: Core Cities - a new partnership with government

This executive summary sets out the agenda for making the eight core cities of the UK at the centre of economic growth and job creation.

Recession, Recovery and Medium - Sized Cities

New research shows how ‘medium-sized’ cities can contribute to economic recovery.

Events

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Wednesday, 17 March 2010 - Strategy for Growth with John Thurso MP, Shadow Business Secretary, Liberal Democrats

With a general election looming and talk of a hung Parliament, what would be the strategy for lifting the UK out of recession and onto a path of growth from the Liberal Democrats?

Tuesday, 23 March 2010 - Partnership Event: Tomorrow's Leadership

Enron fraud; MPs expenses; financial services induced recession followed by record bonuses; executive pay rising consistently faster than average earnings – is this a sign of the failure of leadership?

Thursday, 20 May 2010 - Partnership Workshop: Sick and at work? What does presenteeism mean and how does it impact productivity?

Presenteeism is the term that describes employees coming into work unwell. Pressure is increasing for employers to take greater responsibility for their employees’ health and wellbeing as part of both the broader job quality and productivity agenda.