Change, job insecurity and the fairness factor
See what HR can do to counter the negative effects of job insecurity
See what HR can do to counter the negative effects of job insecurity
Job insecurity is an invasive work stressor with profound negative consequences for both individuals and organisations. It promotes feelings of unfairness, which lower an employee’s affective commitment. What are the practical implications of this for time-sensitive HR interventions and change practices?
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Gerwyn is the CIPD’s Public Policy Adviser for a wide range of labour market issues. With lead responsibility for welfare reform, migration and zero-hour contracts at the CIPD, Gerwyn has led and shaped the policy debate and achieved substantial national media coverage through various publications. These include Zero-hours contracts: myth and reality (2013) and The growth of EU labour: assessing the impact on the UK labour market (2014).
In addition Gerwyn authors the CIPD's high profile and influential quarterly Labour Market Outlook. Gerwyn is an experienced labour market commentator, making regular appearances in the national media and on other public platforms, including several appearances before the House of Commons Work and Pensions select committee.
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