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    Supporting Workforce Learning

    A Background Paper for IES Research Network Members

    Silverman M | Apr 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The current notions that influence approaches to workplace learning have their roots in work-system design, flexible learning and employee development. The reach of workplace learning, which is typically associated with on-the-job training, has also been extended to comprise on-the-job learning. Here, learning is seen as central to the way in which work is designed.

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    Knowledge Management in Cable and Wireless

    Mattacks K | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper describes and analyses the work done to take a strategic approach to knowledge management in Cable and Wireless during the 18 months from January 2000 to October 2001, a period of major change in the strategic direction of the company.

  • Is Small Finally Becoming Beautiful?

    Small and medium-sized enterprises in the new economy

    Dejonckheere J, Ramioul M, Van Hootegem G | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    To what extent are small companies making use of eWork? Are small and medium-sized enterprises practising eWork as frequently, or more often than, big companies? What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of SMEs? This report addresses questions such as these, and looks at the role of SMEs in the new economy, in the changing international division of labour and the trade in information service activities. It uses the empirical findings of the EMERGENCE project to test a number of hypotheses on the position of SMEs, and to clarify their unique position in the new economy.

  • eWork in Southern Europe

    Altieri G, Birindelli L, Bracaglia P, Tartaglione C, Albarracín D, Vaquero J, Fissamber V | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report from the EMERGENCE project focuses on eWork in Southern Europe, drawing together the results of the EMERGENCE European employer survey and case studies, with a review of the evidence from other sources. The report assesses the performance of the various country groups by gauging the diffusion and intensity rates of eWork in the various sectors. It includes brief background reports on each of the countries concerned (Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece) and provides contextual information on the development of ICT in the national economy. It also outlines each country's profile and identifies similarities and differences in operative behaviour within the Mediterranean economic zone.

  • eWork in EU Candidate Countries

    Makó C, Keszi R | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Part of the EMERGENCE project, this report draws on the empirical data of the 18-country employer survey and on the company case studies from the EMERGENCE project, to illustrate the diffusion of eWork in three Central European countries. It compares the use of eWork in these candidate countries, in terms of the practices of generic business services, with the EU (15) countries. Finally, this report calls attention to the important role of regulations in practising business services and also to the need for further research into the roles that micro and small firms can play in the e-economy.

  • When Work Takes Flight

    Research results from the EMERGENCE project

    Huws U (ed.) | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    A new global division of labour is emerging in knowledge work, as information and communications technologies introduce a new range of choices in who does what work, where and when. Work involving the processing of digitised information can now be carried out anywhere in the world, where the right skills and infrastructure exist. Between 2000 and 2003, the EMERGENCE project carried out research to map and measure these new trends. This final report summarises the results of a major 18-country survey, 62 in-depth case studies and a critical review of the evidence.

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    Defining and Creating Employee Commitment

    a Review of Current Research

    Robinson D | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Over the past ten years, the study of commitment has advanced in many different directions. A variety of disciplines have adopted the topic as a theme in their research and these have offered fresh and significant insights. These recent advances include new approaches to both the conceptualisation of employee commitment and the particular human resource practices intended to increase it. This review discusses the definition of commitment and its creation based on IES' extensive experience of working in this area and a comprehensive literature review.

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    Organisational Citizenship Behaviour

    Possible Attitude Statements

    Feb 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper suggests attitude statements that test organisational citizenship behaviour.

  • Choices and Transitions

    A Study of the Graduate Labour Market in the South West

    Perryman S, Pollard E, Hillage J, Barber L | Feb 2003 | HERDA-SW and South West Regional Development Agency

    In March 2002, HERDA-SW, in association with SWRDA, commissioned IES to conduct a study to inform regional efforts to retain and recruit graduates for the benefits of the South West economy. The report profiles students in the South West, assesses their expectations, and describes how they transfer to the job market. In doing so, a picture emerges of the flow of graduates into and out of the SW labour market, and the reasons why graduates are, or are not, attracted and retained in the region.

  • Monitoring Progress Towards Pay Equality

    Neathey F, Dench S, Thomson L | Feb 2003 | Equal Opportunities Commission

    This research examines the extent of gender equality in the pay structures and pay practices of larger organisations. It focuses, in particular, on equal pay reviews. This publication is no longer available.