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High Performance Working: A Synthesis of Key Literature

August 2009
This Evidence Report synthesises the key recent research evidence on the theme of High Performance Working (HPW), setting out clearly the current state of knowledge on the topic, and identifying research gaps and policy questions.
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High Performance Working: A Synthesis of Key Literature Executive Summary

August 2009
This Evidence Report Executive Summary synthesises the key recent research evidence on the theme of High Performance Working (HPW), setting out clearly the current state of knowledge on the topic, and identifying research gaps and policy questions.
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High Performance Working: Case Studies Analytical Report: Evidence Report 21

May 2010
This Evidence Report is a key output from the Skills Utilisation project led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. This project has looked at how High Performance Working (HPW) can help to ensure skills are better used in UK workplaces. In the report HPW is defined as a general approach to managing organisations that aims to stimulate more effective employee involvement and commitment to achieve high levels of performance.
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High Performance Working: Case Studies Analytical Report: Executive Summary 21

May 2010
This Evidence Report is a key output from the Skills Utilisation project led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. This project has looked at how High Performance Working (HPW) can help to ensure skills are better used in UK workplaces.
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High Performance Working: Developing a Survey Tool - Evidence Report 5

September 2009
The development of a longitudinal employer based survey tool is one of three linked subprojects commissioned by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills within a project concerned with Skills Utilisation in the UK.
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High Performance Working: Developing a Survey Tool - Executive Summary 5

September 2009
The development of a longitudinal employer based survey tool is one of three linked subprojects commissioned by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills within a project concerned with Skills Utilisation in the UK.
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High Performance Working: Employer Case Studies: Evidence Report 19

May 2010
This Evidence Report is a key output from the Skills Utilisation project led by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. This project has looked at how High Performance Working (HPW) can help to ensure skills are better used in UK workplaces. In the report HPW is defined as a general approach to managing organisations that aims to stimulate more effective employee involvement and commitment to achieve high levels of performance.
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Horizon Scanning and Scenario Building: Scenarios for Skills 2020

March 2010
This report draws upon horizon scanning techniques, scenarios and interviews to identify the key drivers of change in the UK and globally which may impact on the employment and skills landscape in England by 2020. The study is part of a wider exercise designed to contribute towards the UK Commission’s overall response to strategic skills, the National Strategic Skills Audit for England 2010.
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Horizon Scanning and Scenario Building: Scenarios for Skills 2020 - Executive Summary

March 2010
This report draws upon horizon scanning techniques, scenarios and interviews to identify the key drivers of change in the UK and globally which may impact on the employment and skills landscape in England by 2020. The study is part of a wider exercise designed to contribute towards the UK Commission’s overall response to strategic skills, the National Strategic Skills Audit for England 2010.
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Labour Market Information (LMI), Information Communications and Technologies (ICT) and Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG)

July 2010
This publication has been commissioned by the UK Commission for Employment and Skills. It analyses the interaction, roles and potential of three topics: the use and availability of Labour Market Information; the type and extent of ICT usage in relation to careers choices; and the availability, quality and usage of careers Information, Advice and Guidance. This is research that will help inform future UK commission recommendations on these topics.