All the latest published research by IES http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/rss/ en-gb Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT Copyright (C) Institute for Employment Studies http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/rss/newsfeeds.php http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/images/logopatch.gif http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/rss/ A new report by IES for the Department for Work and Pensions presents findings from qualitative research conducted with Jobcentre Plus customers in the summer of 2010, with a particular focus on those from an ethnic minority background. The research involved 83 in-depth, face-to-face interviews with Jobcentre Plus customers in four locations across England. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp717 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp717 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:00:00 GMT UKCES has published a new report by IES reviewing use of the Investors in People standard. There is a mixed understanding among employers and stakeholders as to whether IIP is a training tool, a business development tool, or both. The report raises interesting questions about the future objectives of IIP in encouraging more employers to invest in workforce capability. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=ukceser24 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=ukceser24 Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT A new European Foundation report by IES researcher Andrea Broughton examines the issue of work-related stress in the 27 EU Member States and Norway. Company-level examples of best practice in stress management highlight the need for good quality data on work-related stress, a robust stress policy, the involvement of all relevant actors, good communications, and the importance of buy-in from senior management. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=ef_1110 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=ef_1110 Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:00:00 GMT Self-employment, freelancing and multiple contract working are key characteristics of the careers of creative graduates five to seven years after graduation, according to a new report published today. Creative Career Stories provides a snapshot of the lives of arts, design and communication graduates five to seven years after graduation. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/press/1025.php mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/press/1025.php Fri, 12 Nov 2010 09:30:00 GMT A new report by IES for the Department for Business, Innocation and Skills sets out findings from qualitative research with a range of higher education institutions in England to explore the impact of the new student support arrangements on the policies, planning and behaviour of universities and higher education colleges. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=bis_rp_12 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=bis_rp_12 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 10:00:00 GMT When radiographer consultant practitioners are introduced into clinical imaging departments, more patients are seen and a higher-quality service is provided at the same cost, a study has found. Drs Richard Price and Linda Miller researched two NHS trusts where the four-tier career progression framework - assistant practitioner, practitioner, advanced practitioner, and consultant - has been implemented. Departmental performance was found to have markedly improved following the filling of the consultant radiographer post. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/press/1021.php mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/press/1021.php Wed, 22 Sep 2010 14:00:00 GMT Details of the new UK government's policy priorities in areas of interest to IES (including welfare reform, skill development, further and higher education, workforce health and well-being, older workers and pensions, and many others) are only just emerging. However, its approach to the generation and analysis of the evidence base to underpin these priorities remains wholly unclear. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/es12art1.php mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/es12art1.php Wed, 22 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT An evidence review to investigate the culture and behaviours in businesses and enforcement bodies, and the communication between individuals in these two groups, to understand what works best to secure regulatory compliance particularly, though not exclusively, in relation to food safety. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=fsa12 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=fsa12 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:00:00 GMT Research by IES to gain a deeper understanding of the way in which organisations have responded to their obligations under the DDA, has been published by the Department for Work and Pensions. Awareness of the provisions in Part 2 of the DDA that protect against discrimination in employment and recruitment has fallen slightly, but statistically significantly, to 76 per cent of employers from 80 per cent in 2006 ... http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp685 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp685 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT Making use of excellent people, their knowledge and skills can lead to better policy making, enhanced economic growth, and improvements in the health and welfare of the population. A new report researched by IES examines people's motivations to undertake doctoral study, the employment rates and occupations of graduates and the extent to which doctoral graduates have an impact in their job. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=vitae0910 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=vitae0910 Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:00:00 GMT The aim of the pilot is to test how children's centres can offer a more effective means of engaging parents in labour market activity, moving them closer to work, and ultimately into employment. A mixed-methods evaluation is in place to assess the impact of the pilot and explore experiences and perceptions of its implementation. The evaluation includes surveys of centre users, interviews with parents, staff and stakeholders and analysis of DWP administrative data and data collected specifically for the evaluation, which is being undertaken by the IES for the Department for Work and Pensions. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp677 mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=dwp677 Fri, 03 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT Published today, this timely analysis focuses on flexible resourcing of nursing staff in the National Health Service (NHS) through the three main types of temporary nursing staff; bank nurses, agency nurses and nurses provided through NHS Professionals. It also examines flexible working arrangements for permanent nurses within the NHS. http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=184nhsp mediacall@employment-studies.co.uk (press office) published research http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/pubs/report.php?id=184nhsp Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT