Continuity and change in the world of work
The current economic challenges affecting Britain and the rest of the world are increasing the need to understand the implications for work, employers, social groups and individuals at the local, regional, national and international levels.
Listen to an overview presented by Professor Susan Halford:
EU workshop 19th October
WFRC invites researchers interested developing EU funded research and collaborations to a workshop on 19/10. The aim of the workshop is to promote European research and encourage funding bids about work, workforce and organisations.
September Conference
"The Future of Work in the Third Sector" This conference is happening on Thursday, 22 September 2011 and is hosted by the WFRC and the TSRC. Please click on the green button above for information and to register.
About Us
The WFRC brings together researchers from a diverse range of disciplines: social sciences, education, health sciences, geography, engineering, humanities, computer sciences and others.
July Lunchtime Seminar
On 14 July 2011 the WFRC held a lunchtime seminar with Professor Peter Griffiths: "Nurse staffing, skill mix and quality in acute and primary care: What can (still) be learned from routine administrative data?"
Health and Social Care
We have chosen Health and Social Care to be the focus of the WFRC for 2010-2011.
Featured Project
This project is seeking to understand the key issues facing social enterprises in their attempts to gain adequate financial support, paying special attention to geographical variations in learning and financial contexts.
