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Tools for Change and other Publications


Case Studies of Workplace Change

These case studies a ddress the dual agenda of workplace effectiveness and supporting employees' work-life needs.

Click here to link to the book Suzan Lewis and Cary L Cooper 2005 Work-Life Integration. Case Studies of Organisational Change. Wiley

Composed of real-life case studies from a range of organisations, Work-Life Integration explores what organisations can do to achieve win-win outcomes. In this innovative work, Suzan Lewis and Cary Cooper argue that there are no real quick fixes and that work-life policies are not sufficient for long-term sustainable changes unless accompanied by broader changes in organisational cultures and pratices. They focus on the processes of change and organisational learning, and use the case study examples to illustrate how these processes can work in different types of organisations. Work-Life Integration provides unique insights by exploring not only what companies have done right, but also the problems encountered and the lessons learned on the way.


The Profitable and Flexible Workplace.

A guide to implementing flexible working practices in professional services.

Click here to link to the free briefing or Click here to link to the guide itself (Sept 2004)

There is much evidence that work-life policies alone do not bring about changes in culture and practice. It is the change process that is all-important.   Based on systematic research on flexible working among Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, this publication provides a detailed guide to the change process and how to make change happen.   It includes useful tools and checklists as well as case studies illustrating helpful practices and barriers to change



Work-Life Manual

The following extracts are taken from the Work-Life Manual produced by the Industrial Society in conjunction with the Work-Life Research Centre. The Manual was developed following a comprehensive review of existing literature and a series of consultations with experienced human resource practitioners and organisations, including members of Employers for Work-Life Balance. It is a practical tool for employers both large and small, offering a step-by-step approach to implementing a work-life strategy.
The full Manual, including training material on disk and case study examples, is available from Capita Learning and Development priced £75. It can be ordered via www.capita-ld.co.uk