In late March 2020, we were told – by the Prime Minister no less – to work at home if we could. How many workers were able to respond to this call and what effect did this have on their mental well-being? Alan Felstead and Darja Reuschke present analysis of new data which answers these […]
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Remote working for many white-collar workers and managers became a sudden reality as UK workplaces went into lockdown. What has the experience for these remote employees been like, how long do they think it will last and what does the experience tell us about the future of work? To investigate these issues, Jonathan Morris of
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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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Professor Colin Lindsay of Strathclyde Business School blogs on the importance of good job design to employee engagement, wellbeing and innovation, and how the engagement agenda has never been more important as businesses transition towards a ‘new normal’ post-COVID-19. Businesses across the UK share an aspiration to bounce back after the COVID-19 crisis and get
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 blog reports on research which illustrates the importance of delivering clear and consistent messages to employees. It argues that all organizations should endeavour to create a genuine culture of collegiality and support, especially during these uncertain economic times. To be truly productive all employees, regardless of sector, need to have clear role clarity and
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Have you ever wondered how much better or worse it is than other people’s jobs? Visit www.howgoodismyjob.com to find out. By completing this quiz developed by Professor Alan Felstead, our PrOPEL Hub partner at Cardiff University, you will be able to see how your job compares to those in similar jobs to yours as well
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In this blog, PrOPEL Hub partner Professor Alan Felstead from Cardiff University introduces his on-line quiz which allows people to see how the quality of their jobs compare to those held by others. The quality of jobs varies. Some allow workers greater voice, better work-life balance and enhanced promotion prospects. While others provide workers with
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Investing in employee wellbeing is a win-win situation: the workers feel better and the business benefits from their better performance, lower turnover and more creative approaches to work. Yet, some managers may still need convincing. As researchers at the University of East Anglia, we are regularly asked how businesses can justify spending time and money
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Many managers want to support employee wellbeing, but do not know where to start. Dr Helen Fitzhugh was funded to go out and speak with people in businesses across the Eastern region about where they were on the wellbeing and productivity journey. This involved listening to the experiences of senior managers in a wide variety
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