IES Reflects

We publish blogs to provide insights from, and stimulate debate about, the latest research and thinking.

Any views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute as a whole.

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Harry FoxHow should employability providers build partnerships with local stakeholders?  

28th April 2025

Harry Fox reflects on recent research into the partnerships between employability services and local stakeholders, the factors that lead to strong relationships, and how the findings can be applied in other contexts.

Dan LucyHow to start Strategic Workforce Planning: build a complex database and produce a detailed report, right? 

30th April 2025

Dan Lucy reflects on recent IES Strategic Workforce Planning research and offers insights and practical guidance on how to broker a more forward-looking approach to planning the shape of the workforce, and reaping all the potential benefits it can bring. 

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