Returning to work after having a child: how families make decisions
Reflections on IES research on behalf of the Department for Education considering how families make decisions on returning to work and childcare responsibilities.
A big juggle: what can employers and policymakers do to support working carers?
Sally Wilson offers insight on support for working carers, drawing on findings from IES' evaluation of the Carers in Employment project, on behalf of the Social Care Institute for Excellence.
New gig economy study reveals diversity of worker experiences
Press release: A new report reveals that many gig economy workers are 'relatively content with their working life'. Led by IES, the research involved one of the largest qualitative studies of the gig economy and highlights the diversity of this section of the UK's workforce.
Dominant UK reward model is failing: new approaches must address low pay, gender pay and total rewards
With many UK workers experiencing real wage cuts and persistent pay gaps in a tightening labour market, a new research paper by IES identifies areas where employers and policymakers should act to reinvigorate their pay practices to improve employee engagement and productivity.
How can working carers be supported effectively? A new IES evaluation
New IES evaluation report identifies what employers and policymakers can do to support carers to balance work and care. The report evaluates the success of the government-funded Carers in Employment (CiE) project.
New research: Organisations’ management of flexible working arrangements can contribute to gender pay gap
How organisations manage staff returning to work from parental leave can contribute to the gender pay gap, according to new IES research on behalf of Acas.
Getting this right will require a great deal of thought: The Taylor review of modern working practices
Andrea Broughton comments on the publication of 'Good work: the Taylor review of modern working practices'.
Fulfilling work: What do older workers value about work and why?
A summary of the recent IES report for the Centre for Ageing Better on what makes work fulfilling for older workers.