Twenty years ago, we never talked about the menopause. We euphemistically talked about ‘the change’..... Read more
Download a copy of the IES 2023 Annual Conference presentation slides Read more
The Involvement & Participation Association (IPA) and Institute for Employment Studies (IES) are delighted to announce that the two organisations will merge from 1st May. Read more
It is critical that we collectively find ways to shape a better and fairer future of work. Read more
Most representatives I’ve trained over the last couple of years have stated to me that health and wellbeing is near to, or at the top of their hot topic list. Read more
The ‘costs of living crisis’ is becoming a costs of working crisis for some of us..... Read more
When key employees leave an organisation, it can be a significant loss for the company Read more
We have known for several years that positive and proactive communication processes support the development of an organisation Read more
There is continuing debate about whether a staff forum can be as effective as a trade union. Read more
An insightful presentation on a key issue facing many organisations; a knowledge exodus that is happening now but is sometimes not being noticed. Read more
At Royal London the Colleague Representative Forum played a key role in bringing colleague voice to the fore as the approach to hybrid working was developed. Read more
The uptick in remote working for some parts of the labour market during COVID led to an initial boom in social activities at work as we attempted to find virtual replacements for those water-cooler moments. Read more
There is no shortage of commentary on the cost of living, but what about the cost of living lonely? Read more
Against a background of a worsening cost of living crisis impacting on every employee’s pocket, it is not surprising that we are getting daily reports of trade unions proposing to take action to improve their members’ pay. Read more
Organisations that are serious about their own sustainability will have given thought towards succession planning and the transfer of practical knowledge packages. Read more
It has been apparent for some time that record vacancies in UK companies are forcing employers to develop innovative approaches to employee engagement. Read more
In her article published on the IPA Website titled Employment relations – back with a bang (and how to avoid an explosion), Nita Clarke outlined a changing industrial relations landscape being shaped by the pandemic and Brexit. Read more
As we exit the pandemic – and the impact of Brexit bites – the UK labour market has been shaken and stirred. Read more
Recent events have again shone a light on the importance of leadership and organizational culture. Read more
The future of work and what we are learning from the pandemic. Read more
Sometimes it can take a crisis to bring out the best in people – and in organisations. Read more
IPA's Derek Luckhurst looks at recent evidence around satisfaction at work, and asks what it is that makes us enjoy our work and what are the barriers for those who don't? Looking through the impact of inequality, the rise of self-employment at the recent great resignation, he is clear that employers need to pay more attention to providing satisfaction at work if they want to hold onto their workforce. Read more
I was training a group of representatives a couple of weeks ago and, as it often does, the return to office working was highlighted. Read more
Katherine Bassey, former Head of Staff Engagement and Innovation for UNISON, discusses the revival of trade union membership and the value that peer-to-peer learning and support can provide to trade union managers and leaders in how to grow and develop. Read more