In this PrOPEL Hub podcast, Professors Graeme Roy, Patricia Findlay and Colin Lindsay explore key themes arising from the recently published CIPD Good Work Index 2021. The CIPD Goodwork Index is an annual benchmark of good work in the UK drawing upon the UK Working Lives survey, which collects the responses across a number of […]
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PrOPEL Hub Knowledge Exchange Associate Nicola Murray explores what work engagement means and how it can support business recovery post COVID-19. Taking an Evidence-Based Approach In recent years, ‘employee engagement’ has become somewhat of a buzzword with an array of different definitions and an even wider range of associated claims and promises. This isn’t very
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At our recent International Research Seminar chaired by Dr Martin McCracken, leading researcher Jamie Gruman from the University of Guelph, Ontario, shared insights from management and psychology research on how workplaces should be structured to optimise employee engagement and wellbeing. Jamie begins by exploring the term employee engagement and its 3 antecedents: Psychological Meaningfulness Psychological Safety;
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To mark one year since the launch of the PrOPEL Hub, partners reflect on activity and key lessons learned.
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In this podcast, Professor Graeme Roy is joined by Professor Alan Felstead, Professor Patricia Findlay and Ed Houghton to discuss fair work in the context of Covid-19.
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In this video, Dr Helen Fitzhugh, Professor Colin Lindsay and Professor Kevin Daniels share insights on how organisations can build wellbeing and engagement into the new normal for businesses. Kevin and Colin discuss how focussing on job quality can help businesses and workers be ready to tackle new challenges, even in a crisis. They offer
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In this podcast Professor Patricia Findlay and Professor Graeme Roy discuss fair work and workplace practice in the context of the Covid-19 crisis. There are 5 key dimensions of fair work: Effective voice Security Opportunity Fulfilment Respect In the discussion, Tricia and Graeme consider these key dimensions in relation to the challenges that organisations are
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This short video gives an insight into the type of interactive, engaging events that the PrOPEL Hub will run for businesses across the UK. This video was recorded at an event in 2016 ‘Progressive and Creative Practice for Workplace Innovation’ – as you can see, there is a focus on bringing people from different businesses
This blog discusses the importance of effectively reassessing the performance of employees who may now be spending the vast majority of their time working away from the office. It argues that if organisations do not take Performance Management of such employees seriously, they risk engendering a culture of demotivation and or burnout amongst such employees
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UnionMaps presents estimates of trade union membership for detailed geographical areas and reveals the fascinating differences in union membership that exist between different parts of the UK. Data on trade union membership are provided for the Unitary Authority and Local Authority Districts of Great Britain: there are over 400 such areas. Simply click on the
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