Implementing workplace innovation across Europe: Why, how and what?

This article discusses the implementation of workplace innovation (WPI) in European companies. Based on a 51-case study research in 10 EU Member States this article addresses four questions: 1] Why do companies apply workplace innovation; 2] What are different motives for management, employees and employee representatives to implement WPI; 3]...

Case studies can support definitions of workplace innovation in practice

Many practitioners find it problematic to understand and describe workplace innovation (WPI). Whereas there are well-known definitions of WPI, these remain highly abstract. We argue that, for practitioners, case examples of WPI best practices can be a valuable addition to these definitions. In this respect, based on our practical experience with...

Social innovation in employment: case study results Policy Field Employment

Implementing Workplace Innovation Across Europe: Why, How and What?

Based on a 51-case study research in 10 EU Member States this article demonstrates the implementation of workplace innovation. Why do companies apply workplace innovation and what different strategies can be discerned? How do these companies implement workplace innovation interventions and who are involved in that process? Finally, what types of...

Workplace innovation in European companies: Technical annex

Third European Company Survey: Workplace innovation in European companies

Workplace innovation (WPI) is a developed and implemented practice or combination of practices which enables employees to participate in organisational change and renewal and hence improve the quality of working life and organisational performance. This report looks at reasons for enabling WPI, adoption and implementation, and impact on...

Three cases of social innovation impact assessment: possibilities and challenges in an impact assessment method for social innovation

This report focuses on the general suitability of Impact Assessment (IA) when applied to social innovations. The main question is: How suitable is the IA approach (see Appendix for example and description of TNO IA approach), if it is applied to assess the impacts of social innovations with regard to policy changes? In order to answer the...