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New research shines light on future of work
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Keeping the art of conversation alive
4 Feb 2021To mark Time to Talk Day, Zofia Bajorek highlights the importance of ‘conversation’, between managers and employees and looks at how these are best initiated, in the absence of face to face interactions.
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Cancer survivorship in Covid-19: A blind-spot for employers?
4 Feb 2021To mark World Cancer Day, cancer survivor Stephen Bevan highlights how the Covid-19 pandemic may result in cancer patients dropping down the list of priorities for some employers - just at the time when they most need support.
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Labour Market Statistics, January 2021: Record redundancy figures but underneath there are signs of labour market stability by the end of last year
26 Jan 2021Comment from IES Director Tony Wilson on today's labour market statistics.
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Research during a pandemic: Evaluating interventions in the early years with nursery and school disruption
19 Jan 2021Anneka Dawson details how IES has managed to continue research evaluations for nurseries and schools during the unprecedented disruption of Covid-19.
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Work stress and Covid-19
14 Jan 2021In a guest-authored blog, Tejal Fatania considers the sources of stress which can be experienced during the Covid-19 pandemic and suggests how employers can minimise negative staff impacts.
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One for the 'road'? How can employers help staff who turn to alcohol during the latest lockdown?
11 Jan 2021Zofia Bajorek highlights the issue of increased alcohol consumption during lockdown and what can employers do to help staff who are using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
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Labour Market Statistics December 2020: Record job losses continue to reflect the huge increase in redundancy notices over the summer
15 Dec 2020Comment from IES Director Tony Wilson on today's labour market statistics.
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Call for participation: Health Foundation and IES youth employment policy project needs your voice
14 Dec 2020In 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.
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Weight-based stigma occurs at every stage of the employment cycle – it needs to stop now
30 Nov 2020Dr Zofia Bajorek details evidence of pervasive weight-based discrimination throughout the work cycle and the implications for employment outcomes.