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Reports

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Satisfying Employer Demand for Skills

A new report by The Work Foundation, commissioned by City and Guilds, argues the gap between government perceptions and small businesses' needs is inhibiting the take-up of government training initiatives.

A Boost for Britain: The case for activist fiscal policy

In a paper ahead of the budget, The Work Foundation argues that affordable fiscal activism is necessary to reduce the growing threat of mass unemployment.

Healthy Work: Challenges and opportunities to 2030

An older and sicker workforce is likely to pose significant challenges to the productivity of business organisations. Work needs to be central to efforts to improve the health of British workers.

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Local Responses to a Global Crisis
Cities are the engines of growth in good times, but many have been hit hard by the recession. Understanding the impact of the recession and practical ways in which city leaders can respond is vital. This conference , being held on 2 July 2009 with the OECD LEED Programme, will place the findings of our latest research report in an international context. Key questions that will be addressed are:
How has the recession impacted on UK cities?
How have the UK cities responded?
How does this compare to the response of international cities?
What should policymakers do to minimize the impact and prepare for the upturn?
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Events

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Tuesday, 14 July 2009 - Partner Workshop: 21st Century People Management

If HR does not own the skills, health and well being of the workforce, as well as the ‘psychological deal’, who does? Is this a case of everyone does? Is no-one accountable? This research programme responds to the call for a new conception of HR. This workshop aims to present initial findings from our examination of the evidence and to stimulate lively debate on the arising issues.