International approaches to high performance working
This project considers policy approaches to high performance working (HPW) in seven countries. It covers how HPW is interpreted in different national contexts and the different methods used to encourage the take-up of HPW, and explores policy learning.
The Commission defines HPW as a ‘general approach to managing organisations that aims to stimulate more effective employee involvement and commitment in order to achieve high levels of performance’.
This project included desk-based research to inform case studies of how HPW is conceptualised and promoted in seven countries – Australia, Canada, Finland, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Sweden. It seeks to identified key themes and policy learning.
