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In light of their recent report into Educational Inequality in the Early Years, Georgie Akehurst and Anneka Dawson highlight the need for urgent and immediate action, in order to tackle the digital divide exacerbated by Covid 19.
Cristiana Orlando looks at the disproportionate impact that the Covid-19 economic crisis is having on young people and highlights the need for timely and targeted interventions, in order to improve employment prospects, quality of work and life opportunities.
To mark World Cancer Day, cancer survivor Stephen Bevan highlights how the Covid-19 pandemic may result in cancer patients dropping down the list of priorities for some employers - just at the time when they most need support.
Anneka Dawson details how IES has managed to continue research evaluations for nurseries and schools during the unprecedented disruption of Covid-19.
In a guest-authored blog, Tejal Fatania considers the sources of stress which can be experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic and suggests how employers can minimise negative staff impacts.
Zofia Bajorek highlights the issue of increased alcohol consumption during lockdown and what can employers do to help staff who are using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Tony Wilson reflects on the just-announced Spending Review, and while there is much to welcome in today's announcements, there is still much to be done to support a strong recovery.
Cristiana Orlando looks at the impact of Covid-19 on youth unemployment and poor employment practices, highlighting the need for the response to have not just 'any work', but good work at its core.
With many staff now working from home, employers are exploring new ways to monitor their workforce. Dan Lucy looks at the impact of new forms of surveillance and their potential threat to employee relations.
The pandemic has fast-tracked significant changes in ways of working for many people. Rosie Gloster and James Cockett explore how this shift in working patterns could affect the long term flexible working options for employees across varying occupations and sectors.
