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  • Scoping study for a foresight on new and emerging occupational safety and health (OSH) risks and challenges

    Cox A, Fletcher L | Sep 2014 | European Agency for Safety & Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

    This report, published by the European Agency for Safety & Health at Work (EU-OSHA), describes the methodology and findings of a scoping study carried out by IES, examining emerging trends and areas of future concern in OSH and their potential for a future large-scale foresight study. A literature review, telephone interviews, online surveys and a consultation of expert opinion were carried out to identify and assess the suitability of these topics for study.

  • The engaging manager in development mode

    Marvell R, Robinson D, Hirsh W  | Aug 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report explores the engaging manager as a developer, drawing on in-depth discussions with the managers themselves, their own managers, and their teams. We also draw on findings from our earlier research into Managers as Developers of Others. Engaging managers have had very different experiences of formal personal development, ranging from practically none to considerable investment in internal and external leadership programmes. However, they all have a development focus when it comes to managing their teams. Typically, they manage performance very well, and in doing so understand the different development needs of individuals within the team. They adopt a coaching style, and will look for opportunities for team members, or the team as a whole, to shine. This might be an opportunity to gain a place on a talent programme, or become involved in a special project or secondment, or simply to try out something different. The report gives some practical advice to managers who would like to improve their development focus.

  • The Future of Engagement

    Thought Piece Collection

    Robinson D and Gifford J (eds) | Apr 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Engagement has been a live issue in the management and HR world for around ten years now. The authors of our thought pieces offer different perspectives, based on their area of activity. Their varied contributions illustrate the breadth and complexity of ‘employee engagement’ – a term that is easy to understand strategically, yet slippery when it comes to the detail of analysis and implementation.

  • Slides: Is work getting harder?

    Penny Tamkin | Apr 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Penny Tamkin's slides on 'Is work getting harder?' which she presented at the IES Mini Conference: Really big headlines on 24 April 2014.

  • Slides: Herts Constabulary case study

    Rosemary Jeffers | Feb 2014 | Hertfordshire Constabulary

    Slides from Rosemary Jeffers, Hertfordshire Constabulary on resilience from the police force perspective which were presented at the HR Network event on 'Understanding resilience: ensuring employee and organisational health in tough...

  • Slides: Building resilience at EDF Energy

    Claire Stone and Tracey Tennet | Feb 2014 | EDF Energy

    Slides on 'Building resilience at EDF Energy' presented by Tracey Tennet, Occupational Health & Well-being Manager and Dr Claire Stone, Senior Consultant - Employee Engagement & Change at EDF Energy. This presentation was part of...

  • Slides: Introduction to resilience

    Sally Wilson | Feb 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Resilience helps people bounce back from adversity and stress and is generally seen as a positive characteristic. But it can be difficult to define, as the way an individual responds to pressure will depend on their strengths and personal style. Also, it may not be clear to what degree employers can create resilient organisations.

  • Establishing a culture of openness: IES Perspectives on HR 2014

    Robinson D | Jan 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    It seems so obvious that a culture of openness and transparency is a ‘good thing’. If people are encouraged to speak out, they will prevent harm; make suggestions for improvement leading to a better quality product or service; come up with creative ideas – and this will lead to better organisational performance. This paper looks at the need for organisations to establish a culture of openness, the drivers and practical considerations.

  • Understanding Resilience

    IES Perspectives on HR 2014

    Wilson S, Rickard C, Tamkin P | Jan 2014 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This eight-page paper offers an overview of what is meant by resilience and related terminology, to support HR when navigating relevant advertising literature and other HR information sources.

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    Qualitative post-test evaluation of ESENER: Substantive findings

    European Risk Observatory

    Hillage J, Sinclair A, Foley B, Brück C, Zayzon R, Röbbelen-Voigt K, Vangelova K, Carta E | Jan 2014 | European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA)

    The European Survey of Enterprises on New and Emerging Risks (ESENER) is a pan-European survey of management and worker representatives in enterprises with more than ten employees on how health, safety and well-being are managed at work. This project involved in-depth cognitive interviews with ESENER respondents in five EU countries aimed at exploring the reasons and thinking behind the answers given by respondents to the survey, both to enhance understanding of what respondents mean by their answers and as a means for developing and improving the quality of future versions of the survey.