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Find information and links to the latest work-life balance research & case studies.
| Title | Employee absence 2004: a survey of management policy and practice |
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| Date | 2004 |
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| Material type | Survey Report |
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| Abstract | This survey contains data on rates, causes and costs of absence. Also covers how to manage absence, the problems caused by long-term absence and how to deal with sick notes and non-genuine absence. |
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| Web | http://www.cipd.co.uk |
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| Author(s) | Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development |
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Other services
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| Country | United Kingdom
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| Title | Employers, lone parents and the work-life balance |
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| Date | 2001 |
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| Material type | Research Report |
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| Abstract | This study looks at employers? perceptions of lone parents as employees, the provision of and attitudes towards family-friendly working practices, and views and requirements of the New Deal for Lone Parents (NDLP). |
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| Author(s) | Lewis, J. et. al. |
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Other services
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| Country | United Kingdom
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Medium (51-500)
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| Title | Employing people: a handbook for small firms |
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| Date | 2001 |
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| Material type | Book |
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| Abstract | This handbook provides an introduction to the business of employing people in small firms. It covers: planning employment needs; recruiting people; the employment contract; pay; training; rules and procedures key points; unfair dismissal; controlling labour costs - absence and labour turnover; workplace communications; and employee representation. Examples and forms in the appendix include: two job descriptions, application form and a written statement. |
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| Web | http://www.acas.org.uk |
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| Author(s) | Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service |
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| Industry |
Other services
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| Country | United Kingdom
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| Organisation size |
Medium (51-500)
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| Title | Equality at work? Workplace equality policies, flexible working arrangements and the quality of work |
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| Date | 2005 |
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| Material type | Research Report |
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| Abstract | This survey of more than 5,000 staff in Ireland measures the impact of equality policies and flexible working arrangements on work pressure and stress, on job satisfaction and organisational commitment, and on employees' earnings and autonomy. |
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| Author(s) | The Equality Authority Ireland |
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Other services
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| Country | United Kingdom
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| Organisation size |
Medium (51-500)
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| Title | Evaluation of the Work-Life Balance Challenge Fund (Employment Relations Research Series No. 32 |
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| Date | 2004 |
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| Material type | Research Report |
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| Abstract | The DTIs Work-Life Balance Challenge Fund helps employers develop work-life balance policies and practices. This evaluation by the Tavistock Institute found that the Fund did enable employers to introduce successful work-life balance schemes, and looks at factors, which helped employers to implement work-life balance policies and practices successfully. |
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| Web | http://www.dti.gov.uk |
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| Author(s) | A. Nelson et al. |
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Other services
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| Country | United Kingdom
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