The Future of Work - Softcover

Donkin, R.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1349366234 ISBN 13: 9781349366231

Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009

Synopsis

The forces that are shaping the future of employment are examined in this new book. The author presents a cohesive argument for a fundamental change in attitudes to work, both from policymakers and employers if we are to create a healthier society capable of meeting the expectations and concerns of a developing economy.

About this title

About the Author

RICHARD DONKIN is one of the UK's leading thinkers on employment. For fourteen years he wrote a weekly column on work and employment in the Financial Times that became required reading for human resources professionals and recruiters. Today he works as an author, commentator and presenter on management and employment issues. Alongside regular commitments, that include a monthly column for Human Resources Magazine, he writes on travel, fishing and sailing. Donkin undertakes regular speaking engagements and consultancy work. He is a former adviser to the Future Employment Working Group of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation and an honorary visiting fellow in the faculty of Management at Cass Business School. Donkin is the author of the widely acclaimed book 'Blood Sweat and Tears - The Evolution of Work'.

Edition details

• Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1349366234
• ISBN 13: 9781349366231
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 280