There is substantial literature on new work practices and the associated skills required of
workers in the" new capitalism", but very few consider workers' perspectives on these issues.
The study reported here involved 39 participants aged 40+ who were interviewed to obtain
data in relation to their conceptions of work and learning at work. This was conducted with
consideration given to the changing work practices occurring around them. The participants
were from a medical service and an engineering organisation. The data were analysed …

There is substantial literature on new work practices and the associated skills required of
workers in the “new capitalism”, but very few consider workers' perspectives on these issues.
The study reported here involved 39 participants aged 40 who were interviewed to obtain
data in relation to their conceptions of work and learning at work. This was conducted with
consideration given to the changing work practices occurring around them. The participants
were from a medical service and an engineering organisation. The data were analysed …