How to create good work for blue-collar workers
See how blue-collar work is changing
See how blue-collar work is changing
Giving shares in the business is one way of boosting blue-collar workers’ earnings, says this article. But to create good work for these workers there also needs to be an ownership culture, with investment in L&D and true employee engagement.
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Charles has recently led research into the business case for pensions, how front line managers make and communicate reward decisions, and managing reward risks, as well as the creation of a good practice guide on the annual pay review process. He is also responsible for the CIPD’s public policy work in the area of reward and is a Chartered Fellow of the CIPD.
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