http://www.transformworkuk.org Latest articles from Transform Work UK 2012, Transform Work UK en Insight by Endis, www.endis.com 1440 http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/298210/Transform_Work_UK/Events/Conferences/Gods_Kingdom_Monday.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/298210/Transform_Work_UK/Events/Conferences/Gods_Kingdom_Monday.aspx Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT Working members of local churches spend most of their time and energy at work. They probably spend more time thinking about work than anything else. How can the local church help and support people at work? http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/292009/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/The_Real_Easter.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/292009/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/The_Real_Easter.aspx Mon, 12 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT We were recently sent this article as an email and thought it was such a great idea that it deserves wider publicity. By Michael Coveney http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/289548/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/CONTENDING_FOR_THE.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/289548/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/CONTENDING_FOR_THE.aspx Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT Should Christian professional associations regard themselves as campaigning groups with definite policies on controversial issues in their professions? Or should they be content to provide an arena in which individual members can discuss issues? By Graham Hedges http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/286828/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/Spirit_at_Work.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/286828/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/Spirit_at_Work.aspx Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT The Centre for Spirituality and the Workplace has just announced a video contest to make a creative case for spirituality in the workplace that involves, invites and inspires. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/284639/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/The_Importance_of.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/284639/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/The_Importance_of.aspx Sun, 16 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT Work matters hugely – it is the primary activity God created us to pursue. Mark Greene introduces the workplace as a crucial context for mission and discipleship. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/282791/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/What_should_be.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/282791/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/What_should_be.aspx Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT Should Christian professional groups see themselves as campaigning groups, with definite viewpoints on controversial issues. or should they see their role as mainly providing a forum in which their members can debate professional issues? By Michael Coveney http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/282731/Transform_Work_UK/Church_Leaders/Church_Leader_Stories/London_s_Floating.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/282731/Transform_Work_UK/Church_Leaders/Church_Leader_Stories/London_s_Floating.aspx Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT Until the mid-1960s Canary Wharf was a warehouse storing exotic goods from the Canary Islands in Docklands, at the heart of one of the world’s largest and busiest ports. But by the end of the 1970s all that was over - the docks had closed down. By Chai Ng http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/281825/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/Transforming_the_world.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/281825/Transform_Work_UK/Faith_and_Work/Transforming_the_world.aspx Sun, 02 Oct 2011 23:00:00 GMT Over the last twelve months, a group of Christian practitioners and academics has built on leading theoretical work to develop a highly practical approach to improving business performance, and the impact of the Christian faith on business. By John Kay http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/281007/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/Making_a_Christian.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/281007/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/Making_a_Christian.aspx Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT At Transform Work UK we believe that the most effective way Christians can make an impact at work, is to get together and form a Christian Workplace Group (CWG). By Michael Coveney http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/278898/Transform_Work_UK/about_us/Influencing_Policy_Makers/Influencing_Policy_Makers.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/278898/Transform_Work_UK/about_us/Influencing_Policy_Makers/Influencing_Policy_Makers.aspx Sun, 04 Sep 2011 23:00:00 GMT It is a vital ministry strategy to proclaiming with unity and clarity Christian values concerning the workplace by working with the media and influencing policy makers. By Tom Stevens http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/270739/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Dealing_with_Stress.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/270739/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Dealing_with_Stress.aspx Sat, 13 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT Work related stress continues to be a significant cause of illness and disease and is known to be linked with high levels of sickness absence, staff turnover and other indicators of organisational underperformance, including human error, within the UK. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/274733/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/God_at_work.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/274733/Transform_Work_UK/Workplace_Directory/Workplace_Groups_in/God_at_work.aspx Sun, 07 Aug 2011 23:00:00 GMT Over the last 17 months, we at Cardiff Council have seen the amazing grace of God at work. Within this time we have gone from about 12 members to over 100. By Sue Glendinning http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/273777/Transform_Work_UK/Resource_Centre/Prayer/Making_Prayer_Work.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/273777/Transform_Work_UK/Resource_Centre/Prayer/Making_Prayer_Work.aspx Sun, 31 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT We asked Pete Greig to talk about a central London event that’s winning hearts and minds. He was deeply moved. It was the first time in 35 years of attending churches that anyone had ever bothered to pray for him and his work. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/266959/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Living_a_life.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/266959/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Living_a_life.aspx Sun, 26 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT It’s very easy to see work and our role at work in terms of the titles we are given, none of which truly describes the purpose for which God made us or has called us to be. By Michael Coveney http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/175477/Transform_Work_UK/Events/Past_Events/National_Conference_2009/Recordings_from_National/Recordings_from_our.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/175477/Transform_Work_UK/Events/Past_Events/National_Conference_2009/Recordings_from_National/Recordings_from_our.aspx Sat, 18 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT Listen to some of the recordings made at our National Conference including an interview with Caroline Spelman and Chan Abraham. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/264947/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Articles_for_the/Guide_to_gaining/Getting_the_job.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/264947/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Articles_for_the/Guide_to_gaining/Getting_the_job.aspx Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:00:00 GMT This practical guide on getting the job you want has some excellent up-to-date ideas on helping you become both active and professional in seeking and securing the right employment for the next stage of your life journey. By Sally Davis http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/260977/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Dont_Let_Your.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/260977/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Work_Life_Balance/Dont_Let_Your.aspx Sun, 15 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT Good to Great author Jim Collins tells a story of the former CEO of Gillette, Coleman Mockler, a shy and humble man who fought off corporate raiders during the 80’s, keeping Gilette independent and prosperous. http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/258881/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Articles_for_the/Facing_Redundancy.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/258881/Transform_Work_UK/Redundancy_and_Unemployment/Articles_for_the/Facing_Redundancy.aspx Mon, 02 May 2011 23:00:00 GMT I was placed at risk of redundancy last September, after a period of uncertainty. In addition, I was elected to be a Representative of a group of colleagues who were also at risk of redundancy. By Colin Wilkinson http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/252910/Transform_Work_UK/Resource_Centre/New_to_the/The_Dignity_of.aspx http://www.transformworkuk.org/Articles/252910/Transform_Work_UK/Resource_Centre/New_to_the/The_Dignity_of.aspx Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:00:00 GMT Many people view work merely as a source of income so that they can feed, house and clothe their families, spending what is left on material possessions and leisure pursuits. But the Bible has a much higher view of the dignity of work.