8 Jun, 2026
This article presents the findings from the winning research 'Management Practices and Productivity: Does Employee Representation Play a Moderating Role?' which won the Professor Ian Beardwell Prize from the CIPD
There is a strong body of evidence on high-performance work practices. A new study adds to this by showing that the productivity benefits derived from these practices, particularly over the long-term, are enhanced by employee voice.
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Jonny’s work centred on conducting applied research in employment and people management, and strengthening links between academia and practice. He led the CIPD’s work on evidence-based HR and academic knowledge exchange.
Jonny is an Academic Member of the CIPD, a Fellow of the Center for Evidence-Based Management (CEBMa), and a PhD candidate at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
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