IPA Summer Reception & AGM

Focus of the event will be publication of research IPA has undertaken in partnership with IPSE (the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed). IPSE is the voice of the UK’s self-employed population who make up one in seven people working today. The report looks at self-employment in modern Britain, and examines what makes for good quality work for the self-employed. The event will feature a panel involving representatives from IPA and IPSE and the opportunity for debate Read more
MTR Crossrail and ASLEF: Partnership in Action

The IPA was delighted to have been asked by ASLEF and MTR Crossrail to undertake a case study of the partnership working relations established by company and union to underpin the success of London’s new Elizabeth line. The working relations developed and sustained over the last few years are an inspiring example of working together to achieve mutual gains and joint wins – of meeting challenges, of building joint relationships and an architecture for problem solving. Read more
Working Well: Perspectives on Good Work and why it matters

To coincide with the government's response to the Taylor Review, the IPA have produced a report which draws together 16 expert perspectives on what Good Work means in modern Britain, why it is important and how to bring it about. Read more
Mind over Machines: New technology and employment relations

This report examines the relationship between the introduction of new technology into the workplace and employee wellbeing, autonomy, voice and engagement. IPA for Acas, 2017. Read more

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Latest News

Why unions help with big change

Sir Brendan Barber, Acas Chair, sets out the compelling case for employers to work together in partnership with trade unions, to help support and guide the workforce through major change programmes and achieve successful outcomes for both management and workforce, to help adapt workplaces to a fast changing world. Read more
News in Brief Spring 2018

A summary of recent employment news. Read more
News in Brief March 2018

A summary of this month's employment news. Read more
Work-life balance supports can improve employee well-being

Professor Stephen Wood outlines new research on how supporting employees work-life balance can enhance their well-being, both through increasing their autonomy and also boosting their sense that managers are supportive, caring and fair. Read more