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  • Flexicurity: Actions at Company Level

    Broughton A, Biletta I, Vacas C | Jun 2012 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    This report examines initiatives that could be considered as flexicurity measures, developed by companies to support women, young workers and older workers. The purpose is to show that even if the measures are introduced for business reasons and are not the result of a deliberate company flexicurity strategy, many may be considered as flexicurity measures as they contribute to improving both flexibility and security of vulnerable workers. On the basis of 16 company case studies in six EU Member States – the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Slovenia and the United Kingdom – the study examines the motives of companies for developing these actions and the lessons learned.

  • Expanding and Improving Part-time Higher Education

    Pollard E, Newton B, Hillage J | Jun 2012 | Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

    A report on research that explores whether part-time undergraduate study in England can be expanded as an alternative for young students (those aged 22 and under) to the full-time three to four year model of first degree undergraduate participation. The report also looks at how undergraduate part-time students of all ages can be encouraged and supported with their studies.

  • Slides: Managers as Developers of Others: a practical framework

    Wendy Hirsh | Jun 2012 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Slides from Wendy Hirsh on 'Managers as Developers of Others: a practical framework' which she presented at the HR Network event on 'Supporting managers to motivate and develop their people' on 12 June 2012.

  • Slides: Equipping the line

    Increasing performance and building a high performing culture in the Home Office

    Philippa Bonay | Jun 2012 | Home Office

    Slides from Philippa Bonay of the Home Office on 'Equipping the line:increasing performance and building a high performing culture in the Home Office' which she presented at the HR Network event on 'Supporting managers to motivate and develop...

  • Slides: Engaging The Difference That Makes The Difference

    Nicky Ingham | Jun 2012 | Bolton NHS Foundation Trust

    Slides from Nicky Ingham of the Bolton NHS Foundation Trust on 'Engaging The Difference That Makes The Difference' which were presented at the HR Network event on 'Supporting managers to motivate and develop their people' on 12 June 2012.

  • Slides: Supporting managers to motivate and develop their people

    Wendy Hirsh and Dilys Robinson | Jun 2012 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Introductory slides from Wendy Hirsh and Dily Robinson at the HR Network event 'Supporting managers to motivate and develop their people' on 12 June 2012.

  • Green skills and environmental awareness in vocational education and training

    Synthesis report

    May 2012 | European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP)

    This study on green skills and environmental awareness in vocational education and training identifies challenges, priorities and policy recommendations for taking advantage of the transition towards a green economy by facilitating labour-market responses to emerging skill needs. In particular, the study investigates the links between skill needs in the labour market and the responses of learning providers.

  • Managing Extended Working Life

    Lucy D, Broughton A, Lazazzara A, Stettes O, Le Boulaire M, Tran X | May 2012 | Entreprise & Personnel

    The issue of the ageing workforce raises important questions about the balance between economic and social factors in European societies. The university of Milan Bicocca in Italy, IES in the UK, the Institut der Deutschen Wirtschaft in Cologne, and Entreprise & Personnel in France decided to throw light on how the issue of managing older workers takes shape in companies in their respective countries and what analysis can be made of those realities.

  • Slides: Reward – what next for local government and the public sector?

    Louise Tibbert | May 2012 | Herts County Council

    Slides from Louise Tibbert of Herts County Council on 'Reward – what next for local government and the public sector?' which she presented at the HR Network event on the 'Role of incentives in tough times' on 17 May 2012.

  • Slides: The role of incentives in tough times

    Peter Reilly | May 2012 | Institute for Employment Studies

    An introduction from Peter Reilly to the HR Network event on the 'Role of incentives in tough times' held on 17 May 2012.