Transforming Working Lives in the West of Scotland
Our collaborative project is situated within the Inverclyde community. The University of Strathclyde and The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) attempts to provide evidence-based findings to policymakers and employers that will help improve quality of work and employees’ working lives.
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Quality of work
How have working lives changed? How people management practices impact the quality of working life.
Employee voice
Employee voice is linked to greater trust at work and productivity. How do employees share their views and ideas, including in new remote working environments? What are the challenges?
Community
Communities play an important part in ensuring good quality working lives.
Regional labour market challenges
Current labour market conditions and experiences impact working lives. We’re exploring barriers and opportunities for accessing good work.
Our Aim
- Build a network of employers, policymakers and researchers committed to improving working lives for the benefit of workers, organisations and society
- Offer insights into the challenges and experiences of employers and workers across a range of sectors
- Increase awareness of good and effective working practice in private, public and third sector workplaces