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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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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In the age of COVID-19 and with a recession looming, Professor Richard Saundry and Professor Paul Latreille from the University of Sheffield argue that making sure that managers have the skills to deal with workplace conflict has never been more important. The lockdown of the last three months has thrown up enormous challenges for employers
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Conflict at work is both inevitable and challenging. It can be even more so at times like the present, with many staff working remotely and most doing so under pressure. Managing conflict – and doing so strategically – can potentially deliver real benefits in terms of fairness and productivity. The following resources developed by our
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The COVID-19 crisis has changed many things. One significant work-related change has been the extended period of enforced home-working for anyone who could do so. There have been many more home-workers, but also more people learning how to manage home-workers for the first time. Here are two resources – provided by our PrOPEL Hub partners
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