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The Workforce Institute at Kronos Launches in Europe on 10-year Anniversary
The
Workforce Institute at Kronos
Incorporated, a think tank dedicated to providing research and
education on critical workplace issues facing organizations around the
globe, has announced the launch of The Workforce Institute Europe, which
aims to explore European workforce issues that have an impact on
organizational productivity and employee engagement for front line and
salaried workers.
News Facts
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The Workforce Institute Europe is the latest global chapter of the
successful HR thought leadership think tank, which launched in the
U.S. in 2007, followed by the arrival of a Chinese chapter
in 2013.
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Through a panel of expert board members and independent research, this
latest chapter of The Workforce Institute at Kronos (News - Alert) will empower
organizations with best practices, in-depth knowledge, and practical
advice for optimizing their workplaces to achieve both great results
and engaged employees. An advisory board of internationally renowned
academics, visionaries, and European business practitioners will
spearhead the initiatives of The Workforce Institute Europe. Chaired
by Claire Richardson (News - Alert), Kronos senior director of professional services,
EMEA, initial European board members include:
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Roland Axten, workforce management expert, Inter-IKEA;
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Bruce Daisley, vice president, Europe, Twitter (News - Alert);
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Professor Julia Hobsbawm OBE;
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Christian Kromme, futurist and entrepreneur; and
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Simon Porter, vice president, NGA Human Resources.
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The Workforce Institute Europe will officially launch with a panel
debate headlined, "The Always-on
Con," on Oct. 10 at Flux Lounge, London where board members and
industry thought leaders will debate the pros and cons of the growing
use of technology in our lives.
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Primary research initiatives of The Workforce Institute Europe will
address workforce management issues impacting the entire workforce,
including both hourly and salaried employees, and will see board
members publish articles and insights on key industry issues at https://workforceinstitute.org.
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This site houses information and links to initiatives from all
three chapters of The Workforce Institute at Kronos and includes
articles and insights from recent
research on topics including absence, employee engagement,
burnout, and future technology as well as information on three
management books previously published by The Workforce
Institute.
Supporting Quotes
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Joyce Maroney, executive director, The Workforce Institute at Kronos
"Kronos
launched The Workforce Institute 10 years ago to promote and encourage
discussion on issues facing workers - particularly front-line
employees - in today's workplace. Launching in Europe where the
diversity in workforces and labor trends vary country-by-country is an
exciting next step in our progress as we can truly create a global
debate. With an impressive array of high-profile European board
members, we look forward to providing European organizations with
valuable content that elevates the importance of the whole workforce
to company success."
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Claire Richardson, director, The Workforce Institute Europe at
Kronos
"We're entering an exciting new chapter in The
Workforce Institute journey and it's one I am personally excited to be
part of. We've assembled a fantastic board of advisors here in Europe;
each of whom brings unique and exciting insights into the issues and
challenges of surviving and thriving in a modern working world. I am
certain visitors to the site will gain real value from the content we
will be compiling and curating."
Supporting Resources
About The Workforce Institute at Kronos
The Workforce Institute at Kronos provides research and education on
critical workplace issues facing organizations around the globe. By
bringing together thought leaders, The Workforce Institute is uniquely
positioned to empower organizations with the knowledge and information
they need to manage their workforce effectively and provide a voice for
employees on important workplace issues. A hallmark of The Workforce
Institute's research is balancing the needs and desires of diverse
employee populations with the needs of organizations. For additional
information, visit www.workforceinstitute.org.
About Kronos Incorporated
Kronos is a leading provider of workforce management and human capital
management cloud solutions. Kronos industry-centric workforce
applications are purpose-built for businesses, healthcare providers,
educational institutions, and government agencies of all sizes. Tens of
thousands of organizations - including half of the Fortune 1000®
- and more than 40 million people in over 100 countries use Kronos every
day. Visit www.kronos.com.
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