Redesigning Work: A Blueprint for Canada's Future Well-being and Prosperity

‘This readable book should be of interest to academics, human resource professionals, and the public policy decision-makers. Personally, I will be introducing some of these concepts from the book into future industrial relations courses for students to ponder.’

Gordon B. Cooke, Industrial Relations vol 72:04:2017

"Redesigning Work　is a data-rich analysis of the state of Canada’s workers and their job market. Even better, it offers relevant prescriptions to improve the well-being of workers and workplace environments, and thus increase our national prosperity. This is an important book for employers, workers and policy-makers alike."

Honourable John P. Manley, President, Business Council of Canada

"Redesigning Work is the product of a genuine dream-team: one of Canada’s leading labour market theorists, partnered with one of Canada’s leading public opinion researchers. Together Lowe and Graves have compiled a treasure trove of hard data documenting the worrisome erosion of inclusive prosperity and the ‘middle class’ dream. More importantly, their analysis points to pragmatic, hopeful strategies for improving jobs and enriching the world of work."

Jim Stanford, former economist for Unifor, Harold Innis Industry Professor of Economics, McMaster University.

"Redesigning Work is a thought-provoking, must-read for HR professionals, line managers and organizational leaders. The authors draw on two decades of rich survey data to produce a guide full of original insights on how to change jobs and workplaces, grounded in a profound understanding of work in 21^st century Canada. Readers will find the blueprint and 16-point action plan for individual and collective performance improvement filled with helpful, practical advice. Highly recommended!"

Dr. Michael Bloom, Vice-President, Industry and Business Strategy, The Conference Board of Canada

"Redesigning Work is an original, provocative, and timely book describing Canadians’ views on how to design a better world of work, from two of Canada’s most original thinkers on the important social trends that will determine this country’s future."　

Cam Mustard, ScD, President & Senior Scientist, Institute for Work & Health