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Business case
Use our library of evidence-based research and wellbeing statistics to build the business case for your wellbeing strategy.
Resources
The Future of Work Institute has collated a set of resources which present the most relevant and insightful research from academics and other organisations working on issues relevant to creating a thriving workplace. The Institute has also authored a number of guides.
Search our resources to help your workplace thrive.
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Flexible Work Resources
Flexible Work Resources
Funded by the Western Australian State Government, this project aims to provide evidence-based and…
FOWI Guide
Download the Thrive at Work toolkit
Download the Thrive at Work toolkit
The Thrive at Work toolkit is a downloadable version of the Thrive…
FOWI Guide
Work design
Work design affects both how people feel about their job and organisational outcomes – including increased productivity, financial growth, and lower rates of accidents and incidents.
Case Study
Western Australia Police Force: SMART Working from Home Practices
The WA Police wanted to uncover data driven insights into unique work design aspects of remote working and the potential effects these have on staff, managers and the broader organisation.
Case Study
Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia
The Mental Illness Fellowship of Western Australia (MIFWA) wanted to measure employees’ overall well-being and psychosocial risks pre and post the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Case Study
Western Australian Government Department
A Western Australian Government Department’s internal workplace planning team wanted to investigate unplanned absenteeism within the department.
Case Study
Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC)
FOWI collaborated with the Royal Automobile Club of Western Australia (RAC) to undertake an audit of RAC’s current mental health and well-being activities.
Case Study
Defence Science and Technology Group
Optimised work systems will enable operational personnel to perform and thrive in an increasingly complex, uncertain and technology-driven environment.
Case Study
Australian Public Service
A large Federal Government agency wanted to embed positive work design practices into their workforce planning and decision-making activities.
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Return on investment
Use this handy tool to calculate the return on investment of health initiatives planned to decrease absence and turnover.
FOWI Guide
Collecting data
Collecting data is an integral part of the Thrive initiative. Our comprehensive guide helps you to collect and track key organisational metrics and employee perception data.
Good Practice Guide
Diversity spotlight – cultural diversity
A ‘how to’ guide to workplace cultural diversity, designed to help employers make the most of a culturally diverse workforce.
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Create a well-being strategy
Creating a well-being strategy
The desirable end goal of the Thrive at Work process is a an…
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Thrive at Work assessment tool
The Future of Work Institute’s assessment tool enables you to review your organisation’s current state and create an action plan that forms the basis of your well-being strategy.
Good Practice Guide
Strengths-Based Development
Strategies that allow employees to use their natural talents to become strengths have the potential to greatly improve productivity.
FOWI Guide
Conducting focus groups
Measuring the success of any initiate you implement in the thrive process is critical – One of the richest sources of data is an employee focus group.
Regulation
Consulting with employees
Legal guidelines require employers to consult with employees before implementing changes that may affect an employee’s job.
Regulation
Psychosocial risks
Addressing psychosocial risks in the workplace is key to creating a psychologically safe workplace.
Good Practice Guide
Stress management for leaders
Work-related stress is a leading cause of work-related mental ill health, and there are both individual and organisational factors that can prevent and reduce it.