Reports interviews with workers and managers in two organizations, concerning the relationship between effort and performance at work. The findings show that a high proportion of those interviewed reported working longer than their contractual weekly hours without receiving extra payment and...

Examines a case study of an unsuccessful employment decision. Explains that although it was apparent soon after the appointment that the employee’s performance fell short of expectations, the employer (a lone trader responsible only to himself), persisted with the appointment for over a year,...