CIPD conference to investigate psychology in the workplace

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) Psychological Contract research will be launched at the CIPD Annual Psychology at Work Conference 2004, on 8 December 2004. The research and the conference will focus on the crucial role played by psychology in the workplace in understanding employee attitudes and delivering business performance. The CIPD Annual Psychology at Work Conference 2004 takes place from 8-9 December 2004

Speakers include leading psychological practitioners, experts and senior figures from business. They will use research, personal experiences and organisational case studies to offer a genuine insight into the nature of relationships at work, and demonstrate how good employee relations can help increase productivity. They will also show how the principles of psychology can be used to develop effective leaders and managers, improve teamwork, increase motivation and manage change to ensure improved organisational performance.

Speakers at this event include Professor Adrian Furnham from University College London, on the Psychology of Change; Alison Dunn and Rosalie Powell-Evans from London Underground on Performance - putting people first; Patrick Bermingham, ITV plc and Pauline McCabe, Policing Board of Northern Ireland on The Link Between Trust and Change.

Other seminars include:

* Leadership - not the David Brent way.
* Motivations - creating energy at work.
* Well-being - the healthy organisations.

For a full list of speakers and seminars, visit