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Good work and public health

Poor health and wellbeing in organisations can have an indirect impact on the health and wellbeing of the wider public. Through their work, employees come into contact with millions of people every day. Many of these, such as teachers and NHS staff, are in a unique position to lead people by example and support the establishment of healthy behaviours in others. Yet to be an exemplar, organisations must first provide good work that facilitates wellbeing among their own staff.

Our research seeks to examine these key questions:

What is the wider impact of ill-health within major public-facing organisations?

What effective recommendations can we develop for the improvement of employees’ health and wellbeing through good work?

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Adding Value: The economic and societal benefits of medical technology
This report investigates the impact of specific medical technologies to assess their current use, their impact on quality of life and labour market participation and economic arguments for their use to be increased.

S Bevan, K Zheltoukhova and R McGee
15 November 2011

Ready to Work? Meeting the employment and career aspirations of people with Multiple Sclerosis
Work lives of up to 100 000 people in the UK are cut 18 years short by multiple sclerosis. The report calls for a coordinated action to reduce the unnecessary burden of the condition on individuals’ lives and the UK economy.

Stephen Bevan, Ksenia Zheltoukova, Robin McGee, Laura Blazey
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At Work and on a Low Income: A qualitative study of employees' experiences
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Managing Long-Term Health Conditions In The Workplace
This summit will provide you with the knowledge and tools to help your organisation accommodate employees with long-term fluctuating health conditions.

Tue, 15 May 2012
12:00 - 17:00

‘In conversation’ with Patrick Watt, head of wellness, Goldman Sachs
Joint webinar

Thu, 26 April 2012
12:30 - 13:15

The Work Foundation Annual Debate 2011
The National Happiness Index: Work will either make or break it but is it a meaningless measure?

Tue, 07 June 2011
18:00 - 21:00

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Ksenia Zheltoukhova
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Employee Support. Good Business Sense.
Today’s ( 15 May ) summit on Managing Long-Term Health Conditions in the Workplace held by the Work Foundation has gathered over 80 representatives from a range of forward-thinking UK organisations. The interactive event provided HR practitioners and those responsible for employee health and wellbeing with practical tips on supporting those with chronic disease in employment.

Dame Carol Black
15 May 2012

Wellbeing at Work
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Financial Times
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Cary Cooper & Stephen Bevan
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Only four in ten British employees believe their bosses act with integrity
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Anna Kharbanda
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