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How will government support the many millions of workers finding themselves off work, sick or in self-isolation? Tony Wilson considers the urgent steps Parliament needs to take in order to protect the public, support those off work and to keep the economy moving.
Guest author Bill Wells draws on over 30 years' experience as a labour market economist and makes recommendations for a temporary Coronavirus benefit that can be delivered easily to those who need it.
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.
IES employment policy researchers consider the impact on working parents in light of school and business closure, identifying several areas where support for (previously) working parents needs to be further strengthened.
In a guest blog from the Centre for Ageing Better, Kim Chaplain highlights the value of older workers in the economy, urging government and employers to ensure their needs are recognised in rebuilding the labour market.
Tony Wilson reflects on this month's labour market statistics and the latest data on Universal Credit claims, highlighting the importance of early intervention from government, employers and wider social partners to aid economic recovery.
Institute Director Tony Wilson explains why the Job Retention Scheme can’t do it all. Our social security system needs to fill the gaps.
Georgie Akehurst takes a look at how Covid-19 is shaping the independent garage sector, reporting on the experiences of those working within it and its prospects of recovery.
Ed Griffin breaks down the latest 60 page government guidance on the recovery strategy, highlighting stand out areas for employers and the implications and appropriate next steps, for their workforce.
Tony Wilson argues that we have the evidence, the money and the capacity to tackle the looming unemployment crisis – what’s needed is swift government action in helping people back into work.
Tony Wilson considers ways in which the Chancellor could use a July budget to boost jobs, arguing that whilst cuts to National Insurance for existing staff could help, they are only part of the solution.
Tony Wilson tries to explain the differences between the record rises in the claimant count and absence of any increase in the official measure of unemployment
IES Director Tony Wilson sets out six tests for the government’s non-budget next month
In his first blog for IES, Health Foundation Research Fellow Daryl Sweet discusses his role in a three year project focused on improving the experience and quality of work for young people.
Tony Wilson considers the government's just-announced Plan for Jobs but highlights areas where challenges remain.
Rosie Gloster considers the argument for building and using a broader set of measures beyond GDP to monitor our economic and social progress post-lockdown.
Daryl Sweet considers what is quality employment for young people and how do we ensure access to it, even as the Covid-19 employment crisis threatens the availability of good quality work.
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.
In this guest blog, Tracy Fishwick outlines the importance of intermediaries in assisting employers navigate the Kickstart scheme, a government initiative designed to match jobs to young people at the highest risk of long-term unemployment.
In the second in a series of blogs, Beth Mason speaks to Young Women's Trust about the financial impacts of Covid-19 on young women, who are amongst those worst affected by the crisis.
In the final in a series of blogs, Beth Mason speaks to Young Women's Trust about the difficulties young women face in accessing adequate childcare, and the impact this has on their ability to find, and to stay in work.
Tony Wilson considers the Job Support Scheme, part of the newly announced Winter Economy Plan, and estimates that the government’s post-furlough proposals could still leave a million people long-term unemployed.
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.
Guest blogger Astrid Allen argues that whilst under 'normal circumstances' a shorter working week might bring significant societal gains, these are unlikely to be felt in the context of the present pandemic.
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.
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.
In her latest blog, Cristiana Orlando invites services and partners with a stake in youth employment to become involved in the IES Health Foundation youth employment policy project.
In a long read to mark one year since the start of the national lockdown, IES Director Tony Wilson offers his reflections on three big stories in the labour market and what we can learn from these for the recovery.
Cristiana Orlando shares insights from her work with young people, looking at the issue of good quality work and the roles young people could have in shaping policies that directly affect their employment and wellbeing.
Cristiana Orlando details the challenges in developing effective youth employment partnerships and introduces a new set of IES resources that aim to support services looking to design and develop, or improve delivery, of youth employment interventions through effective partnership.
Tony Wilson argues that the new Way to Work campaign is a first step, but will not be enough to address the challenges that we face; and sets out how a new plan for participation and growth should be underpinned by a universally accessible, modern employment service.
