The Work Foundation
LONDON, May 30, 2010 - The Work Foundation is launching a new policy prospectus today, calling
for the government to construct a growth strategy based on expanding private
sector jobs in all regions and countries of the UK, in order to tackle the
deficit.
LONDON, April 21, 2010 - Commenting on today's ONS labour market statistics, Ian Brinkley,
Associate Director of The Work Foundation said:
"There is still no sign of a recovery in the labour market.
LONDON, April 16, 2010 - The cost of working when ill - or sickness presence - could match or
account for 1.5 times more working time lost than the cost of sickness
absence which has been estimated at around GBP13bn annually.
LONDON, March 10, 2010 - The Work Foundation today announces the launch of a wide-ranging
investigation into the UK workplace.
BRUSSELS -
- New Study Reveals Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDS) Responsible for More Sick Days Than any Other Health Condition
A new study today finds that musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) account for nearly half (49%) of all absences from work and 60% of permanent work incapacity in the European Union.
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