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.
Sally Wilson tracks research and discussion of mental health and wellbeing at work across the fifty years since IES' foundation, and identifies areas where their is still work to be done.
Labour Force Survey data reveal that UK workers have taken a record low number of sick days. Here, Jim Hillage analyses this shift and considers possible explanations for the decline, including a rise in presenteeism.
The rise of the gig economy and how online platforms have transformed the way that people work. Rosie Gloster reflects on findings from IES' qualitative analysis of the experiences of those working in the gig economy.
Charlotte Zealley summarises our responses to the UK Government's consultations on modern working practices, including our view on the limitations of rights without enforcement and considerations of the long-term impact of new forms of working, such as those found in the gig economy.
We have offered insights on employment and human resource management for fifty years. In this blog, Jim Hillage considers the challenges of forecasting changes in the labour market and of making informed judgements on the future of work.
Nigel Meager, institute director, on the government's Good Work Plan and its response to the Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices, including new IES research offering analysis of the experiences of individuals working in the gig economy.
Responding to the announcement by Liz Truss that the pay rise cap of one per cent could be lifted for some public sector workers, Duncan Brown considers how governments might develop more effective pay policies.
Duncan Brown considers the challenge of pay comparison in the context of plans announced by Minister for Universities and Science, Jo Johnson, to curb 'excessive' pay amongst university vice-chancellors.
Penny Tamkin reflects on Matthew Taylor's review on modern employment practices and the concept of 'good work', as presented by Taylor to IES Fellows, members and invited guests at an IES event in July 2017.
Duncan Brown looks at whether it's time to scrap the one per cent cap on public sector pay increases.
