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.
In the first in a series of blogs, Beth Mason speaks to Young Women's Trust about how Covid-19 and lockdown has affected young women’s mental health, financial stability, and access to employment.
Jonathan Buzzeo reflects on our research for the Social Mobility Commission and highlights that not everyone who moves out to move on enjoys the same economic benefits.
To mark International Women’s Day, Beth Mason considers the role of women in the future workforce and how the rise of automation could offer both challenges and opportunities in the labour market.
Duncan Brown considers the diametrically opposed headlines and interpretations that can be gleaned from the latest pay gap data
As we move into the third year of compulsory gender pay reporting, Duncan Brown considers the issue of gender gap pensions - excluded from the calculations in the statutory requirement on gender pay reporting and also from considerations of equal pay legislation.
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Catherine Hogan discusses why employers benefit from women returning to work.
Duncan Brown reflects on Gender Pay Gap reporting's 'patchy progress', and outlines steps employers need to take now if they want to see results.
As the government announces a new consultation on ethnicity pay gaps, IES Head of HR Consultancy, Duncan Brown, unpicks the benefits and challenges of mandatory reporting.
Senior research fellow, Adam Elston, considers recent IES research on pay gaps and developments in gender pay reporting.
Duncan Brown considers what employers can do to really make a difference to the gender pay gap.
