Restructuring the Employment Relationship [Hardcover]

This new study presents the first large-scale empirical analysis of the changes in British work experiences and employment relationships between the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing evidence from theEmployment in Britainsurvey, it demonstrates that, despite a marked trend towards upskilling, the restructuring of the employment relationship has actually reinforced traditional lines of division in the workplace.

1. Introduction
2. Skill and the Quality of Work
3. Discretion and Control
4. Participation and Representation
5. The Growth of Job Insecurity
6. The Flexible Workforce? The Employment Conditions of Part-Time and Temporary Workers
7. Employment Commitment and Job Expectations
8. Job Involvement, Work Strain, and Psychological Health
9. Organizational Commitment
10. Labour Cost and Performance
Conclusion

As with any project connected with Duncan Gallie, the quality of the research is superb. Survey results are expertly related to ongoing theoretical and academic issues and debates concerning the evolution of the employment relationship. The book is a model of social-science scholarship about the future of work. This is an excellent book, highly recommended to all with an interest in its topics. --Labor Studies Journal