Flexible Work Solutions

Health & the Workplace

Hourly Jobs

Immigrant Workers & Families

Intimate Partner Violence, Employment & the Workplace

Older Workers

Regional Economic Development

Working Caregivers

 

 

 


research

The Institute engages in scientifically rigorous research on quality employment, innovative workplaces and economic development, and aims to translate research results into solutions for employers, communities and working families. Our applied research is designed to inform workplace practice, public policy formation and future research studies. Information about current and recent studies can be found on this page.

Core Research Areas

The Institute for Workplace Innovation is committed to critical issues of particular relevance to workplaces, to the changing workforce, and to the economy. These research areas compile recent work and initiatives in progress. The core research areas are:

Select Research Projects

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Quality Work Environments for Hourly Workers
examining the relationship between quality work environments, employee engagement and business outcomes among hourly workers within one organization

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Bluegrass Region High-Tech Entrepreneurial Environment Project
a multifaceted assessment of the entrepreneurial environment in the Bluegrass Region