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  • Understanding the behaviour and decision making of employees in conflicts and disputes at work

    Lucy D, Broughton A | Apr 2011 | Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS)

    This report reviews the literature on the factors that may influence the behaviour of employees who are involved in a conflict or dispute at work. The aim was to inform the debate about how to encourage parties to resolve such problems earlier and more informally rather than through employment tribunals.

  • Employer engagement and Jobcentre Plus

    Bellis A, Sigala M, Dewson S | Apr 2011 | Department for Work and Pensions

    This evaluation of the Local Employment Partnerships (LEPs) centred around two waves of qualitative interviews with: national Jobcentre Plus, DWP and Learning and Skills Council (LSC) staff; Jobcentre Plus district and local staff in eight areas in England, Scotland and Wales; local and national employers; customers; and training providers and other stakeholders at a district level. The main aims of the research were to explore the successful elements of LEPs, to ascertain why employers had engaged with LEPs and what they had gained from doing so, to look at the impact of LEPs on partnership working and to determine which customers had benefited from taking part. The research also examined the introduction, implementation and organisation of LEPs at national, district and local levels.

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    European Restructuring Monitor Quarterly - 2011, Issue 1

    Hurley J, Riso S, Salvatore L, Miginis M, Parker J, Broughton A | Apr 2011 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    In this edition of the ERM quarterly, we describe some positive recent developments in the IT sector where looming skill shortages were more of a concern than unemployment. We also showcase a potentially interesting industrial restructuring project at the old Fiat plant at Termini Imerese in Sicily.

  • Performance Management: The Implementation Challenge

    Key research findings

    Hirsh W, Brown D, Chubb C, Reilly P | Apr 2011 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This note summarises the interim findings of literature and case-based research into the implementation of performance management systems conducted by IES in 2011.

  • Performance Management: Literature Review

    Chubb C, Reilly P, Brown D | Apr 2011 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper reviews the literature on performance management and appraisals to see where there may be useful learning for organisations. It also provides important criteria on which to judge the effectiveness of the implementation of a performance management system.

  • Volunteering: Supporting transitions

    Newton B, Oakley J, Pollard E | Apr 2011 | v inspired

    In Autumn 2010, v commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies to explore the unique contribution of volunteering to the development of employability skills and attributes, networks and contacts, qualifications and accreditation, and the relief of the negative consequences of unemployment or inactivity.

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    Impact of interfirm relationships – employment and working conditions: A literature review

    Martin R, Marchington M, Grimshaw D, Hadjivassiliou K, Cox A | Apr 2011 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    This literature review aims both to provide an up-to-date synthesis of, and contribute to, the relevant debates by analysing the varied effects of five types of interfirm relationships: public-private partnerships (PPPs), joint ventures, strategic alliances, clusters and virtual company networks (VCNs). The review uses existing literature to illustrate likely effects of each type of relationship on employment practices and working conditions.

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    Impact of interfirm relationships – employment and working conditions

    Hadjivassiliou K, Cox A, Martin R, Marchington M, Sheehan M, Gloster R, Pollard E, Grimshaw D, Rubery J | Apr 2011 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    This study was commissioned by the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) in February 2010. Its purpose was the in-depth study of the impact of five types of interfirm relationships – joint ventures, clusters, public-private partnerships (PPPs), strategic alliances/networks and virtual company networks (VCNs) – on employment and working conditions.

  • The role of Assistant Practitioners in the NHS

    Factors affecting evolution and development of the role

    Miller L | Apr 2011 | Skills for Health

    This paper provides an overview of the current position regarding Assistant Practitioners within the NHS. The paper starts by outlining the background to introduction of these posts and their current qualification requirements, and then goes on to consider the factors that have contributed to introduction of these roles, and the challenges and debates regarding their introduction.

  • Learning to swim, learning to fly?

    A career in organisational development

    Garrow V, Varney S | Mar 2011 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report examines how people make their way in Organisational Development (OD), what kinds of skills and experience they find most valuable and the routes they have taken to developing a top level career. We ask whether OD professionals are born or made. We asked practitioners what learning they would like to share with others wishing to develop a career in OD, and their advice is here in this report.