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  Review of the Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Interventions, Strategies, Programmes and Policies to reduce the number of employees who take long-term sickness absence on a recurring basis

  Rick J, Carroll C, Hillage J, Pilgrim H, Jagger N | Apr 2008 | National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

  The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance for primary care services and employers on the management of long-term sickness and incapacity. The guidance provides...

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  Review of the Effectiveness and Cost Effectiveness of Interventions, Strategies, Programmes and Policies to Help Recipients of Incapacity Benefits Return to Employment (Paid and Unpaid)

  Hayday S, Rick J, Carroll C, Jagger N, Hillage J | Apr 2008 | National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence

  The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) was asked by the Department of Health to develop guidance for primary care services and employers on the management of long-term sickness and incapacity. The guidance provides recommendations for good practice based on the best available evidence of effectiveness and cost effectiveness.

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  European Social Dialogue and Working Conditions

  Broughton A | Mar 2008 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

  This report examines the link between working conditions and social dialogue, highlighting instances where social dialogue has had an impact on working conditions. The impact of social dialogue on working conditions is considered at all levels – national, sectoral, company and workplace levels. There is also a specific focus on occupational health and safety.

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  Impact of the Working Time Directive on Collective Bargaining in the Road Transport Sector

  Broughton A | Nov 2007 | European Industrial Relations Observatory

  This report explores the impact of the Working Time Directive on collective bargaining in the road transport sector. It first gives an overview of the road transport sector across the European Union, looking at its employment structure and collective bargaining actors, processes and issues. It then examines implementation of the directive in different countries and its impact on key areas such as working time, rest breaks and night work, as well as those cases where derogations from the directive are permitted.

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  Managing an Age Diverse Workforce

  Research and Practice in the Run-Up to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations

  Baldwin S, Strebler M | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This report reviews and summarises the employment literature on age discrimination and diversity that existed at the time the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations came into force on 1 October 2006. This is substantiated by IES research findings on age diversity and discussions with company representatives at an IES HR Network Event in the lead-up to October 2006.

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  Employee Absence and Attendance

  Hayday S | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This opinion paper explores the causes of absence, how to measure and monitor absence, and identifies successful absence management techniques. It advocates policies that not only emphasise preventing 'illegitimate' absence, but also give sufficient priority to those who are 'legitimately' absent and aid their return to work.

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  Employee Engagement

  Robinson D | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This opinion paper explores how IES's research has defined engagement, created an engagement measure and provided an engagement diagnostic tool. It identifies the factors that drive engagement and provides general lessons about how to manage employee engagement in your organisation.

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  Stress and Psychosocial Trauma

  Lucy D | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This opinion paper explores the causes of stress, what employers can do to tackle stress, and effective rehabilitation practices.

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  Work-Life Balance

  Gifford J | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This opinion paper draws on IES research to explore how employers manage work-life initiatives.

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  What Works at Work?

  Review of evidence assessing the effectiveness of workplace interventions to prevent and manage common health problems

  Hill D, Lucy D, Tyers C, James L | Oct 2007 | Health Work Wellbeing

  This report gathers together top quality international evidence on the effectiveness of workplace interventions to prevent and manage common health problems. With a focus on the three main health problems affecting the working age population in the UK, it highlights what has been proved effective whilst also identifying areas requiring more research.