Publications

Inwardness: The rise of meaningful work

Employers cannot create meaning and should not try to. It is up to individuals to find work that is meaningful for them. However, employers are capable of destroying meaning through poor organisation of work

Paradigm Trades: The iconic jobs of the early 21st century

Anyone hoping to find the archetypal workers of the early 21st century should look no further than the ranks of hairdressers, management consultants, celebrities and managers.

Hard Labour: Jobs, unemployment and the recession

With the likelihood of a prolonged recession growing, this report urges the government to adopt a bold package of measures to stave off unemployment. It argues that the scale of the crisis justifies some decisive intervention to boost the economy.

Work and the human claim to uniqueness: A contribution to the philosophy of work

This new essay explores one of the oldest contentions in the philosophy of work – whether work is ‘intrinsic’ to human beings.

Events

The Future of Work with Richard Donkin

In this timely book Donkin presents a cohesive argument for policy reform, not only in employment but also in outdated economic assumptions that are no longer meeting the needs of a resource-hungry world. All those keen to pick up key insights into this future should come and hear him speak.

But Is It Yours? Ownership and Good Work.

From the Kraft-Cadbury takeover, to social enterprise and Foundation Hospitals – ownership is suddenly big news. How does ownership affect the life of organisations?

Conservative Party Conference - Where will the jobs come from? Growth, fairness and good work

A fringe event run by The Work Foundation.