The Work Foundation
The Work Foundation is an independent research consultancy advising organisations and policymakers about the changing world of work and corporate performance. We are dedicated to Good Work: we aim to improve the quality of working life and increase the effectiveness of organisations. We do this through ideas and evidence, through advice, and through advocacy and events
How can cities thrive in the changing economy?
The last ten years of economic growth in the UK is a story of the knowledge economy; and one which has played out in our cities
Inwardness: The rise of meaningful work
Employers cannot create meaning and should not try to. It is up to individuals to find work that is meaningful for them. However, employers are capable of destroying meaning through poor organisation of work
Towards a Global Labour Market?
The UK will need to attract more highly skilled workers from abroad - both from the European Union and outside it - in order to secure the future of high technology
Party Conferences 2008
The Work Foundation is holding a programme of events which continue to push its Good Work campaign messages as well as tapping in to the political moment.
Focusing on key public policy areas along with issues that look more widely to the political moment for each of the parties.