Publications

We author and publish a range of resources to keep you up to date with the latest developments in employment, education and skills, labour market and human resource policy and practice. All our pdf publications are free to access.

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Not the retiring types

As people live for longer and the State Pension age rises, understanding how working lives can be extended in ways which are both sustainable and rewarding has become an increasingly important issue for individuals, employers and policy makers. This study examined how people in their 60s successfully reshaped work to extend their career, on terms which suited their changing needs and priorities.

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Childcare, 16-19 Year Old Parents and Further Education

This publication is no longer available. A key part of Government education and training policy is the encouragement of more people from low income families and disadvantaged backgrounds to participate in further education. The provision of student support is a central part of the policy. It is recognised that different groups of young people experience particular barriers and difficulties when accessing further education. One group in which there is considerable interest is 16-19 year old parents and childcare has been found to be a major barrier for these parents.

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A Review of Training in Racism Awareness and Valuing Cultural Diversity

The report of the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry acknowledged the existence of institutional racism and recommended that the provision of training be reviewed (recommendation 54). The findings of a study for the Home Office have been brought together in this detailed research report. A good practice guide is also available that provides recommendations on what constitutes effective practice and guidance on how practice can be improved and strengthened.

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How To Get Best Value From HR

In ‘How To Get Best Value From HR’ the authors explain what shared services are and what they look like for the HR function. They describe why organisations opt for shared services and what activities are included. The book also sets out the relationship between shared services and the other HR activities, and between HR and line management.