What’s the Difference Between Job Carving and Job Crafting; and Why Does It Matter?

Live Webinar with Dr Sarah Dauncey

Research Fellow, Scottish Centre for Employment Research Strathclyde Business School, University of Strathclyde

Supporting people with long‑term health conditions and disabilities to access, remain in and thrive at work often requires thoughtful job redesign. But how that redesign happens and who has agency in shaping it, can make a profound difference to long‑term outcomes.

In this practical, research‑informed session, Dr Sarah Dauncey explores the distinctions between job carving and job crafting, and why understanding both is essential for embedding effective, inclusive workplace practices. Using insights from the NIHR‑funded WISHES job crafting trial, Sarah will discuss how employees can be supported to shape their roles in ways that enhance manageability, engagement and enjoyment over time.

Ideal for VR professionals, OTs, case managers, HR practitioners and anyone involved in workplace adjustments, retention or disability inclusion.

All registrants receive the session recording, and CPD certificates are available on request.

Further resources: WISHES Job Crafting Trial — https://wishes.uk.com/

About the Speaker: Dr Sarah Dauncey

Dr Sarah Dauncey is a Research Fellow at the Scottish Centre for Employment Research (SCER), where she leads delivery of the NIHR WISHES project, a major trial exploring how job crafting can support the health, engagement, retention and productivity of workers with disabilities, long‑term conditions or other support needs. Her work involves close collaboration with disabled people, employers and sector stakeholders to co‑design and implement interventions that create meaningful, sustainable impact.

Sarah is an experienced applied researcher and knowledge mobiliser with a decade of work across social, educational and employment themes. She has previously worked with organisations including the Bridge Group, Working Families and Timewise, contributing research on rurality and geographical inequality, social mobility, part‑time work, labour market equality and workplace innovation.

Connect with Sarah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-dauncey-phd-b819002a/

Strathclyde Business School (Work, Employment & Organisation): https://www.linkedin.com/company/department-of-work-employment-and-organisation/posts/?feedView=all

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