Press Release Archive

Good Work Commission to investigate changing nature of work

Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Category: Press Releases

The Work Foundation today announces the launch of a wide-ranging investigation into the UK workplace. Using independent research and led by senior figures from business, the public sector and trade unions, the Commission’s look at quality of work issues is one of the most comprehensive to be conducted in recent years.

Christine George

Comment on labour market statistics

Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

More needs to be done for older workers, says The Work Foundation.

Christine George

23rd Workworld Media Awards winners announced

Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

At a ceremony at The Work Foundation, Workworld Media Awards, winners were congratulated by executive vice chair, Will Hutton, keynote speaker, Greg Dyke and CEO of EDF Energy, Vincent de Rivaz.

Christine George

In-depth study reveals controlling, target-driven approach to leadership as counter-productive

Friday, 15 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

The findings of a two year research project are launched today

Christine George

EDF Energy named as 23rd Workworld Media Awards sponsor

Friday, 15 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

EDF Energy, the UK’s largest producer of electricity and one of the country’s largest energy companies is to sponsor the 23rd WorkWorld Media Awards.

Christine George

Employment is rising but full-time workers and young people continue to suffer, says The Work Foundation

Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

Commenting on the latest labour market statistics, The Work Foundation says that the employment situation may have improved, but there is as yet no recovery for the young.

Christine George

Recovery will rely on revival of “business purpose and fairness”, claims Will Hutton in new essay

Thursday, 10 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

The financial crisis and recession not only exposed failures and excess in the financial sector, but diverted attention from similar weaknesses that existed across British businesses, claims Will Hutton, executive vice chair at The Work Foundation in a new essay.

Christian Zarro

The Work Foundation welcomes the Chancellor’s focus on employment in the Pre-Budget Report

Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

David Coats welcomed the Chancellor's emphasis on employment, especially for younger and older workers.

Christian Zarro

Chancellor of the Exchequer needs to do more to tackle youth unemployment in Pre-Budget Report

Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

A new report, The Road to Recovery: Getting Britain back to Work, is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take stronger action against youth unemployment in the Pre-Budget Report

Christian Zarro

Response to Dr Steve Boorman’s Final Report into the health and wellbeing of NHS staff

Monday, 23 November 2009
Category: Press Releases

Boorman’s final report into the health and wellbeing of NHS staff is welcome, says The Work Foundation.

Christian Zarro

Employers believe ‘good jobs’ are linked to success

Monday, 23 November 2009
Category: Press Releases

Employers are committed to improving the quality of jobs in the UK but lack guidance about how to achieve it says a new report published today by The Work Foundation.

Christian Zarro

Comment on the latest ONS labour market statistics

Wednesday, 11 November 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

Ian Brinkley responds to the Labour Market Statistics from the ONS and why the labour market is doing better than expected.

Christian Zarro

Reaction to NICE guidance on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace

Thursday, 05 November 2009
Category: Press Releases

Responding to the guidance on mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.

Christian Zarro

The Work Foundation helps University of York win leadership award

Friday, 16 October 2009
Category: Press Releases

The Work Foundation’s work on leadership development helped the University of York win the Outstanding Contribution to Leadership Development prize at the 2009 Times Higher Education Awards last night.

Christian Zarro

Comment on the labour market statistics

Wednesday, 14 October 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

Comment on the labour market statistics issued on 14 October 2009.

Muscle and joint pain costs European economies up to €240 billion a year

Wednesday, 30 September 2009
Category: Press Releases

Brussels, 30 September 2009 – A new study today finds that musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for nearly half (49%) of all absences from work and 60% of permanent work incapacity in the European Union.

Christian Zarro

Partnership announced between The Clore Social Leadership Programme and The Work Foundation

Monday, 21 September 2009
Category: Press Releases

Partnership announced between The Clore Social Leadership Programme and The Work Foundation

Laurence Hopkins

Comment on the labour market statistics issued on 16 September 2009

Wednesday, 16 September 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

Commenting on today’s labour market statistics, Ian Brinkley, associate director at The Work Foundation, said: All the recent talk of recovery is clearly very distant from what’s happening in the labour market.

Christian Zarro

Comment on the government’s new campaign to “back young Britain” and on the latest ONS labour market statistics

Wednesday, 12 August 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

The Work Foundation welcomes Lord Mandelson’s call for a national campaign to tackle youth unemployment. But it urges the government to speed up introduction of its measures and to ensure they do not overlook the increasing competition between graduates and non-graduates for jobs.

Christian Zarro

Comment on labour market statistics issued on 15 July 2009

Wednesday, 15 July 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

Unemployment continues to rise but labour market trends not as serious as in previous recessions.

Nasreen Memon

Comment on labour market statistics issued on 17 June 2009

Wednesday, 17 June 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

A mixture of good and bad news from today's statistics

Nasreen Memon

Comment on today’s Budget and labour market statistics

Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

Commentary on Alistair Darling's Budget and labour market statistics out today.

Stephen Overell

‘Unloved by people and managers’ – the future of HR?

Friday, 03 April 2009
Category: Press Releases

The Work Foundation today announces the start of a major one and a half year research programme looking into the future of human resources.

Steve Overell

G20 must focus on global jobs crisis

Friday, 27 March 2009
Category: Press Releases

The G20 must focus on the issues which concern voters - prices, jobs, security and pensions- if their recommendations are to be seen as legitimate.

Steve Overell

Winners of the WorkWorld Media Awards announced

Wednesday, 21 January 2009
Category: Press Releases

The winners of this year’s WorkWorld Media Awards were announced at a ceremony in central London tonight.

Steve Overell

Reaction to the government response to Dame Carol Black's review of the health of the working age population

Thursday, 04 December 2008
Category: Press Releases

'A positive prospectus for real improvements in Britain’s workplaces' says David Coats, associate director of policy at The Work Foundation, reacting to the government's response to Dame Carol Black's review.

Steve Overell

Response to the Pre Budget Report

Thursday, 04 December 2008
Category: Press Releases

David Coats, associate director of policy at The Work Foundation, comments on the pre Budget Report

Bold package urged to stave off rise in unemployment

Friday, 21 November 2008
Category: Press Releases

Predicting a peak of 2.5 million unemployed and a worse recession than both the 1980s and 1990s, a new report urges the government to use every means at its disposal – monetary, fiscal, financial and through assorted labour market interventions – to boost the economy and protect employment.

Steve Overell

Three Years On- Revisiting MG Rover

Thursday, 13 November 2008
Category: Press Releases

Ex-Rover workers suffer big wage falls as they find new work , a report by The Work Foundation and Birmingham Business School has found. Groundbreaking research reveals latest findings on what has happened to the 6,300 workers who lost their jobs in the collapse of MG Rover.

Steve Overell

WorkWorld Media Awards 2008 – entry deadline approaching

Wednesday, 22 October 2008
Category: Press Releases

Journalists wishing to enter The Work Foundation’s WorkWorld Media Awards are reminded that the deadline for entries is Friday 14 November.

Steve Overell