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Adaptability to work

Definition: Supporting adaptability of firms and employees to structural economic change and the use of information technology and other new technologies

Theme F partnerships focus on existing businesses and workers and means of helping them adapt to changed markets. This has encompassed work on flexible learning, improved work-life balance, empowering employees with disabilities, developing virtual learning environments and upskilling older workers. Products include learning materials for the textile industry, guides, training handbooks and websites.

Further Information:

• ECOTEC Thematic update paper: Theme F (ICT)
• ECOTEC Thematic update paper: Theme F (Work Life Balance)
• Theme F mainstreaming strategy

Adding "e" in Wales Project will create Skills Passports for the sectors of Hospitality, Food & drink and Healthcare, which will contain bespoke , Level 1 & Level 2 courses which are structured to encourage skills achievement.

Adjust the Balance in Worcestershire Worcestershire County Council’s project has been very successful and has already engaged with over 150 employers across the county as the project continues.

Adjust the Balance news Progress of the partnership in Project News booklets which detail all the projects and their activities The Balance newsletters which highlight major news stories .

Adjust the Balance Top Tips Series of dissemination booklets capturing the keys messages of the work life balance activities.

Adjust the Balance Video Interviews Adjust the Balance partnership has been working with a group of women to support them into self employment.

Age UnlimitedThe transnational partnership (AGE UNLIMITED) involved partners from France, Finland and the Netherlands.

Assistive TechnologyThe partners worked on producing a new, versatile piece of assistive/adaptive technology (AAT).

Awareness Modules On-line diversity modules covering 6 major issues (race, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation and religious belief) .

Balancing Business and The Balancing Act The aim of The Balancing Act has been to run pilot projects to create a programme whereby women with time constraints, usually due to caring responsibilities, can learn about and become self employed, probably on a part time basis, with the potential to expand their economic activities as their caring responsibilities evolve.

BEENIC: Balancing Employer and Employee Needs in Coventry The introduction of the new Work and Families Act 2006 reflects the reality of a changing workforce and the need for organisations to adapt if they are to motivate, recruit and retain skilled employees.

Birmingham Early Years Development Childcare Partnership The Birmingham Early Years Development & Childcare Partnership has been engaging local businesses to adopt good working practices using Worklife balance strategies.

Bunch - Host Media Centre The Bunch Arts - Host Media Centre  Project in Chapeltown targeting 16 to 25 year olds across the cit from deprived areas in Leeds.

Business and Workforce DevelopmentThe project has focused on the development of specific networks to support career development, employer engagement, breaking down communication barriers and encouraging collaboration.

Case StudiesA series of case studies featuring individuals and companies who have benefitted from the interventions from MEIRG.

Children's Information Bureau Parents who work have many information needs, not only do they need to find affordable quality childcare, they also need information on help with childcare costs and information on Work-Life Balance issues such as parental leave and flexible working legislation.

Circles Network For many disabled people the work life balance is a major issue, with no access to employment, leaving them with full-time leisure.

Community Voluntary Sector Action Research Project The Third Sector is characterised by an ethos and attitude different from the business norms.

Connect The CONNECT project has been working with SMEs within two clusters in the Dundee area: Biotechnology and Creative Industries.

Corporate Social Responsibility Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is central to ensuring that businesses sustain their development as we move into the 21st century.

DEAL The TUC is working with partner organisations within its Diversity, Equality and Access to Learning (DEAL) partnership.