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  • Applying a reward strategy in local government

    Rickard C, Reilly P, Brown D | Dec 2016 | Local Government Association

    This IES paper for the Local Government Association is based on a brief literature review and is aimed at councils considering their approach to reward. The paper aims to help councils frame their reward strategy in the context of their organisational challenges.

  • Slides: Putting the research into practice: views of research participants, followed by group discussion

    Robinson D | Dec 2016 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Dilys Robinson's presentation slides from IES HR Network event 'Meaningfulness at work', 13 December 2016.

  • Slides: Meaningfulness intervention: Research findings

    Fletcher L | Dec 2016 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Dr Luke Fletcher's slides from IES HR Network event 'Meaningfulness at work', 13 December 2016.

  • Slides: What makes work meaningful, and what can employers do?

    Bailey K | Dec 2016 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Professor Katie Bailey's slides from IES HR Network event 'Meaningfulness at work', 13 December 2016.

  • The relationship between total reward and employee engagement

    Brown D, Callen A, Robinson D | May 2016 | NHS Employers

    NHS Employers commissioned the Institute for Employment Studies to conduct an evidence review in the areas of total reward and employee engagement. This report contains our findings which summarise existing research on the links between the two areas whilst drawing out the implications of our findings for employing organisations in the NHS.

  • What's the point? The importance of meaningful work

    IES Perspectives on HR 2016

    Fletcher L, Robinson D | Apr 2016 | Institute for Employment Studies

    We spend a lot of our time at work. Around eight hours a day, for at least 40 weeks every year, for 40 years or so.

  • Thoughts for the day: IES Perspectives on HR 2016

    Feb 2016 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This compilation of bite-sized essays by leading thinkers confronts and expands on existing thinking, plans, and practices in HR and employment. It will help HR leaders think about, plan for, and deal with these ‘known and unknown unknowns’, challenging modern fads, reinforcing some long-standing truths and offering original and practical insights.

  • Evaluating the evidence on employee engagement and its potential benefits to NHS staff: a narrative synthesis of the literature

    Bailey C, Madden A, Alfes K, Fletcher L, Robinson D, Holmes J, Buzzeo J, Currie G | Jun 2015 | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

    This research aimed to evaluate evidence and theories of employee engagement within the NHS and the general workforce to inform policy and practice.

  • Measuring Employee Engagement and Interpreting Survey Results

    Fletcher L, Robinson D, Truss C, Alfes A, Holmes J, Madden A, Buzzeo J, Currie G | Oct 2014 | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

    This report on Measuring Employee Engagement and Interpreting Results includes an extensive discussion of how to use data effectively.

  • Guide to Engagement for Line Managers

    Robinson D, Fletcher L, Truss C, Alfes K, Holmes J, Madden A, Buzzeo J, Currie G | Oct 2014 | National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)

    The Guide to Engagement for Line Managers focuses on the key role of first level supervisors and line managers. The guide highlights their important role of developing staff engagement within their teams, which is fundamental for organisational engagement. In particular it includes ideas for how line managers can develop their engagement skills.