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Reviewing the events of Living Wage Week and the learning from an expert roundtable on the issue he organised recently, Duncan Brown argues that national progress needs to be extended internationally as we emerge from the pandemic.
Becci Newton reflects on the long standing issues around remuneration and quality of work in the adult social care sector and considers a series of recommendations to improve pay and progression in employment.
With the 'levelling up' agenda central to government economic policy, Zofia Bajorek considers what can be done to open up employment progression opportunities for those at risk of being trapped in a low pay, low skill equilibrium.
IES Director Tony Wilson reflects on the Chancellor’s plans to protect millions of jobs but questions the current support offered to the millions of self-employed.
In the second of a series looking at issues around inequality and ahead of a forthcoming book, Duncan Brown looks at the Budget commitments to tackle pay and wealth differentials in the UK.
Tony Wilson reflects on this month's labour market statistics, that provide a timely reminder that we don't lose sight of those already out of work as economic inactivity continues to rise for those with long term health conditions.
James Cockett, IES Research Economist, goes on a mission to the Low Pay Commission to present his research on the the National Living Wage.
In his latest blog, IES Director Tony Wilson reflects on the new labour market statistics, delivering another record breaking month. However, beneath the headline grabbing statistics there's evidence of big changes in employment trends.
The 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.
With new public sector pay deals announced, head of HR consultancy, Duncan Brown, explores possible ways forward without increasing the government deficit.
