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The Meaning of Work in the New Economy (The Future of Work)
The Meaning of Work in the New Economy - The Future of Work Author:Chris Baldry, Peter Bain, Dirk Bunzel, Gregor Gall, Kay Gilbert, Jeff Hyman, Cliff Lockyer, Abigail Marks, Dora Scholarios, Philip Taylor, Aileen Watson With economies and organizations undergoing change, understanding the nature of work and its significance to people presents a critical intellectual challenge with strong implications for policy and practice. Debates surrounding meanings and relevance of work in its contemporary setting have been hampered by a shortage of solid research findings... more ». By drawing on a substantial body of evidence, this book challenges recent assumptions about work and raises the issues of work and employment onto broader policy and management agendas.« less