Examining the relationship between good jobs and positive business outcomes
Researchers investigate whether improving job quality could lead organisations to achieve better business outcomes
Researchers investigate whether improving job quality could lead organisations to achieve better business outcomes
There is an increasing body of evidence examining the link between job quality and its impact on various business outcomes. This review summarises a 2024 paper that explored the impact of seven dimensions of good jobs on productivity, innovation and employee wellbeing.
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Marek leads the CIPD's public policy work in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, focusing primarily on fair work, skills and productivity. He writes the CIPD's annual job quality report, Working Lives Scotland, and has written several policy and research reports around skills and the labour market in the devolved UK nations. He provides evidence to Parliamentary and Assembly committees, responds to government and executive consultations and inquiries and engages with ministers and civil servants.
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