Media Centre

Good Work Commission to investigate changing nature of work

Tuesday, 09 March 2010
Category: Press Releases

The Work Foundation today announces the launch of a wide-ranging investigation into the UK workplace. Using independent research and led by senior figures from business, the public sector and trade unions, the Commission’s look at quality of work issues is one of the most comprehensive to be conducted in recent years.

Christine George

Comment on labour market statistics

Wednesday, 17 February 2010
Category: Comment on the latest labour market statistics

More needs to be done for older workers, says The Work Foundation.

Christine George

23rd Workworld Media Awards winners announced

Tuesday, 19 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

At a ceremony at The Work Foundation, Workworld Media Awards, winners were congratulated by executive vice chair, Will Hutton, keynote speaker, Greg Dyke and CEO of EDF Energy, Vincent de Rivaz.

Christine George

In-depth study reveals controlling, target-driven approach to leadership as counter-productive

Friday, 15 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

The findings of a two year research project are launched today

Christine George

EDF Energy named as 23rd Workworld Media Awards sponsor

Friday, 15 January 2010
Category: Press Releases

EDF Energy, the UK’s largest producer of electricity and one of the country’s largest energy companies is to sponsor the 23rd WorkWorld Media Awards.

Christine George

Employment is rising but full-time workers and young people continue to suffer, says The Work Foundation

Wednesday, 16 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

Commenting on the latest labour market statistics, The Work Foundation says that the employment situation may have improved, but there is as yet no recovery for the young.

Christine George

Recovery will rely on revival of “business purpose and fairness”, claims Will Hutton in new essay

Thursday, 10 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

The financial crisis and recession not only exposed failures and excess in the financial sector, but diverted attention from similar weaknesses that existed across British businesses, claims Will Hutton, executive vice chair at The Work Foundation in a new essay.

Christian Zarro

The Work Foundation welcomes the Chancellor’s focus on employment in the Pre-Budget Report

Wednesday, 09 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

David Coats welcomed the Chancellor's emphasis on employment, especially for younger and older workers.

Christian Zarro

Chancellor of the Exchequer needs to do more to tackle youth unemployment in Pre-Budget Report

Tuesday, 01 December 2009
Category: Press Releases

A new report, The Road to Recovery: Getting Britain back to Work, is calling on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to take stronger action against youth unemployment in the Pre-Budget Report

Christian Zarro

Response to Dr Steve Boorman’s Final Report into the health and wellbeing of NHS staff

Monday, 23 November 2009
Category: Press Releases

Boorman’s final report into the health and wellbeing of NHS staff is welcome, says The Work Foundation.

Christian Zarro