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Roadmap for research and action in East Coast Communities

Partnerships for East Coast Communities: progress so far Over the summer of 2023, representatives from three universities (University of East Anglia, University of Suffolk, University of Essex) and the County Councils of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex came together to work on an agenda for research and action on the East Coast of England: the aim …

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Unveiling Job Crafting Secrets: The role of time perspective and goals

Imagine shaping your work like an artist moulding clay, tailoring it to your aspirations and your vision of the future. This approach is called ‘job crafting’. A new study has just uncovered how the process of job crafting is influenced by two crucial factors: future time perspective and goal orientation. Researchers from University of East …

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Everyone can make a better space for trans people in the workplace

New research led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) highlights some of the challenges that trans and non-binary staff can face at work but also shows how even seemingly small actions can create a more inclusive environment. Trans workers are often subject to discrimination, harassment and violence, despite gender identity being a protected characteristic …

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Takeaways from CBI’s Future of Work conference

Norwich Business School team member James Gardiner offers his takeaways from CBI’s recent future of work conference. Given the tumultuous times we have faced recently, it is fascinating to hear that employer responsibility for employee wellbeing is very much on the agenda and seen as the next step forward for future-facing businesses. This ties in …

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Checklist offers pro-active approach to managing hybrid workers

Are you struggling with managing hybrid workers? Or have your team got fairness queries or gripes? People are wondering how the post-pandemic work environment will settle. It looks likely office-working will no longer be the same after workers have seen the many benefits of flexible working. Yet in-person interaction will not die out, but take …

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New evidence on supporting people with disabling long-term health conditions to sustain work

Inclusive cultures can help employees feel safe to discuss disabling, long-term health conditions at work; this can facilitate access to the support needed to stay, and be successful, at work. Five key drivers can enable effective support and remove systemic barriers for individuals with disabling health conditions at work: 1.      Inclusive culture including Leadership and …

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The role of evidence in occupational safety and health – new report

Using evidence in occupational safety and health (OSH) decision-making may help reduce rates of occupational incidents and poor outcomes for workplace wellbeing. However, the role evidence currently plays within OSH is unclear. RAND Europe developed a study to explore the role of evidence in OSH decision making and our team at Evolve Workplace Wellbeing contributed …

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