Are you a good employer? Do you provide good work?
The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices set out to examine how to improve the lives of UK citizens
The Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices set out to examine how to improve the lives of UK citizens
The Taylor Review, called Good work, draws on the CIPD’s research and submission, which highlighted the role of employers in improving outcomes for workers through good workplace practice. Work should provide everyone with the opportunity to fulfil their own needs and potential in ways that suit our situations throughout our lives. Having a voice is essential not just at the point of entering employment, but as it progresses, too.
The review was carried out on the assumption that work should be fair and decent providing scope for development and fulfilment. It argued that good work is part of ensuring those on lower incomes have routes to progress in work, have the opportunity to boost their earning power, and are treated with respect and decency. The quality of people’s work helps people to stay healthy and happy, and better designed work that gets the best out of people, enhancing productivity.
The conclusions were presented as seven steps towards fair and decent work with realistic scope for development and fulfilment:
The Taylor Review feeds into further research CIPD is engaged in on defining, measuring and improving the quality of jobs, to taking account of both extrinsic aspects of work that can be compared, and intrinsic or subjective dimensions.
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At the CIPD, we champion better work and working lives. We help organisations to thrive by focusing on their people, supporting economies and society for the future. We lead debate as the voice for everyone wanting a better world of work.