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Astrid Allen examines the challenges facing single working parents, makes recommendations for the changes needed for employers to offer more support, and looks the evidence showing the business benefits of doing this.
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In National Careers Week educational institutions aim to make young people aware of the resources they have available to support them on their career journey. But how clear, accessible and supported are the career paths that UK employers are offering, not just to them, but their whole workforce? Duncan Brown reviews the current state-of-play and suggests some improvements.
IES analysis of this month's Labour Market Statistics, published March 20th 2025.
As Neurodiversity Celebration Week progresses, Kate Alexander reflects on her personal experience, the value of being diagnosed, and how supportive employers and policies can transform navigating the challenges of the workplace.
Based on evaluating ELATT's learner support provisions, Lorraine Lanceley reflects on how, with the right understanding and support, successful outcomes can be achieved for neurodivergent learners and those with additional needs.
Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes takes an in-depth look at the value of postgraduate qualifications in the UK job market, and in which industry sectors they can add significantly to future career trajectories.
To mark International Women's Day 2025 Dr Meenakshi Krishnan reviews the current inequalities for women in the workplace, and makes recommendations for approaches to bring about positive change.
Emily Kramers reflects on the importance of in-person connections, specifically in the context of supporting people back into employment.
IES analysis of this month's Labour Market Statistics, published February 18th 2025.
In the light of significant increases in remote, hybrid and flexible working since the COVID-19 pandemic, Helena Saenz de Juano Ribes explores how this trend has brought into focus the inequalities between job roles, areas of work and different industries.
In the light of concern about equality and diversity goals being shelved, Jonny Gifford considers the importance of HR leaders holding true to their commitments and values around DEI.
Zofia Bajorek and Jonny Gifford reflect on recent IES research that analysed how the UK compares with 14 EU countries in long-term ill health and employment.
