Good Work Commission to investigate changing nature of work
Tuesday, 09 March 2010
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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
23rd Workworld Media Awards winners announced
Tuesday, 19 January 2010
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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
Bold package urged to stave off rise in unemployment
Friday, 21 November 2008
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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
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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