institute for employment studies

about IES

How IES works

The Institute is funded by assignments for organisations in the private and public sectors who commission research and consultancy, or join our HR Network. Foundations also fund specific pieces of research. We receive no long-term grants or subsidies.

Our research approach can include case studies, in-depth interviews, discussion groups, large-scale quantitative and qualitative surveys of individuals and organisations (by telephone, post, and face to face), literature research, statistical analysis and modelling. We produce evaluations, recommendations, guidance and reports.

Our consultancy work builds off our research expertise. We undertake specific assignments and work with clients’ internal project teams, to advise, coach and train, transferring knowledge and expertise into employing organisations.

A priority is to disseminate research findings, which we do through reports and summaries, articles, press coverage, seminars and conferences.

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