Work and Employment

The recession has changed the face of work in the UK, with unemployment levels rising and employers seeking to protect their businesses as best they can. How has this affected our attitudes to issues such as work-life balance, career fulfilment and job satisfaction? Is there a culture of absenteeism in the UK? What rights does an employee have? How do parents balance work and family? What problems do young workers face? These are some of the issues explored in Work and Employment. The information comes from a wide range of sources and includes government reports and statistics, newspaper reports, features, magazine articles and surveys, literature from lobby groups and charitable organisations.