Old frames and new lenses: Frames of reference revisited

The ‘frames of reference’ concept has been a significant and enduring feature industrial/employment relations since being developed by Alan Fox; yet there only limited scholarly research seeking to develop the frames. We introduce this special issue reviewing extant literature on frames which provides backdrop five article contributions that explore in both new historical light. issues ask following questions: Do traditional continue provide insights into perceptions behaviour employers employees? If not, how might existing be broadened (or indeed historical) developments insights? A re-examination reference is important timely given many changes currently impacting work employment. Our hope reflecting celebrating influence Fox our thinking, we can also chart forward-looking agenda continues use his apply them field as well developing continuing engage with them.