The Work Foundation Annual Debate
Thursday, 10 June 2010 19:00 - 22:00
21 Palmer Street, SW1H 0AD
Introduction
Are we heading for a fairer workplace?
The event in detail
Are we heading for a fairer workplace?
Date: Thursday 10 June 2010
Time: 19.30 - 22.00
Venue: The Work Foundation, 21 Palmer Street SW1H 0AD
Panellists:
- Franny Armstrong, documentary film director, climate change campaigner
- Karen Jennings, national secretary for health, Unison
- Rory Bremner, impressionist, playwright and comedian
- Will Hutton, executive vice chair, The Work Foundation
- Faisal Islam, Channel 4 News economics editor (chair)
- David Macleod, employee engagement expert and author of The Extra Mile
- Debbie Scott, chief executive, Tomorrow's People and recently appointed Tory peer
The Event:
Research shows that employees who feel they are treated fairly are more productive and engaged. Awareness of this is growing but are workplaces becoming fairer or is the trend heading in the opposite direction? As more and more people take pay cuts, give up perks and accept reduced hours to protect their jobs, how is the tough economic climate affecting fairness in the workplace?
A key issue for policy makers, the business community, trade unions and employees, fairness at work affects the quality of life and the sustainability of society in many ways including the potential impact on living standards and social inequality.
Questions addressed included:
Should fairness be sacrificed to ensure the survival of businesses?
Have trade unions had their day?
Is discrimination getting worse?
Speakers from The Work Foundation
Further Information
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