Briner

That disruption to the concord between the state and its employees was highlighted by Rob Briner, professor of organisational psychology at Birkbeck College, University of London.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

Briner said public sector workers have an "an implicit understanding" that lower levels of pay in the public sector are accepted on the basis that other aspects of their work, such as flexibility, pensions and job security are better than in the private sector.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

"Those at most risk of getting ill are people who do repetitive, menial tasks, as they feel more powerless," said Briner.

Tough times at the top as high-flying senior executives take time off for stress 2011

Briner said public sector workers have an "an implicit understanding" that lower levels of pay in the public sector are accepted on the basis that other aspects of their work, such as flexibility, pensions and job security are better than in the private sector.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

Briner said that changes to public sector terms and conditions are more likely to result in industrial action, because employees are subjected to similar organisational changes as a result of national policies.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

Rob Briner, professor of psychology at the Bath University, said that during the 1970s there was a lot of talk about executive stress, but it was people lower down "the food chain" who were more vulnerable.

Tough times at the top as high-flying senior executives take time off for stress 2011

Briner said that changes to public sector terms and conditions are more likely to result in industrial action, because employees are subjected to similar organisational changes as a result of national policies.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

That disruption to the concord between the state and its employees was highlighted by Rob Briner, professor of organisational psychology at Birkbeck College, University of London.

Public sector managers take flak from both sides 2011

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