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Obesity and Work: Challenging stigma and discrimination
16 May 2019The research, first presented at the 2019 European Association for the Study of Obesity conference, looks to enhance workplace practice surrounding a condition that many believe has reached epidemic proportion and is of global concern.
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Mindfulness in the Military: Improving mental fitness in the UK Armed Forces using next generation team mindfulness training
14 May 2019A new study by IES in conjunction with Cranfield University investigates if, and how, mindfulness can be leveraged for strategic benefits; and if team-based mindfulness training can help individuals and teams in defence improve mental fitness and change-readiness.
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Labour Market Statistics, May 2019: Beneath the headlines, more worrying signals on pay, employment and inequalities
14 May 2019Reflections from Tony Wilson, IES Director, on this month's ONS labour market statistics.
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We need to tackle low pay – but we can’t do it without employers
10 May 2019The government has signalled this week that improving pay and progression will be a key priority – in this blog, Tony Wilson sets out the key importance of changing workplace practice and working through employers.
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Are managers really ready for change?
8 May 2019IES' new Director of HR Consultancy and Research reflects on the role of line managers in change-ready organisations and how the need for organisational agility has never been greater.
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An uncomfortable truth – new IES study reveals that people with epilepsy still face discrimination at work
2 May 2019Epilepsy Action commissioned IES to conduct research exploring the factors that contribute to people with epilepsy being disadvantaged at work, and to identify what good employment support should look like.
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Epilepsy and employment: poor awareness and misconceptions reveals a need for targeted support
2 May 2019Research shows discrimination still exists in the workplace, especially surrounding ‘hidden’ and fluctuating conditions.
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The vital role of strategic people management in these uncertain times
18 Apr 2019Duncan Brown reflects on the latest SHRM research and discovers that the ‘heart and soul’ is very much alive in the world of people management.
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Labour Market Statistics, April 2019: Employment continues to rise, but signs that earnings growth may have stalled
16 Apr 2019Reflections from Tony Wilson, IES Director, on this month's ONS labour market statistics.
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New Research from IES and CIPD: The Vital Role of Strategic People Management in Uncertain Times
15 Apr 2019In this latest IES research, carried out in partnership with CIPD, we look at the strategic implementation and reality of people management in four case study employers.