Publications

There are many types of e-working, ranging from large, transnational contracts between organisations to local use of self-employed 'e-lancers'. E-working also facilitates various types of business outsourcing, an issue that has previously received little attention. To what extent are Irish organisations making use of this potential to relocate work? Which remote sites are being selected? What are the criteria used for selecting them? How does Ireland compare with other European countries in its use of e-work? And is Ireland an attractive destination for e-work originating from organisations in other countries?

In 2001 the EMERGENCE team carried out 62 case studies in 18 European countries, of organisations which had relocated or outsourced work to remote sites using new technologies. Each case study consisted of a 'source' in one region and a 'destination' in another region or country. Eight distinct types of relocation are identified. Many factors are involved in the choice of location, and successful relocation depends on technological, organisational and social factors. Relocation places considerable demands on personnel at both source and destination organisations and may require a complete overhaul of business processes.

This report draws on the results of the EMERGENCE 18-country employer study and combines them with data from European labour force surveys to develop models of eWorking. Four distinct types of 'individual' eWorkers are identified in the study: telehomeworkers, multilocational eWorkers, eLancers, and the eEnabled self-employed. The EMERGENCE team has developed forecasts for the spread of each of these individual forms of eWork over the next decade.

This document presents research designed to evaluate the Adult and Community Learning Fund. A key aim of the research was to examine the impact of the ACLF on the organisations involved, the individuals taking part in learning activities, and the communities which the Fund was designed to serve.

IES continued its work for the Association of Graduate Recruiters with this edition of the twice-yearly survey for AGR Members. The report is free to AGR members and can be ordered directly from the AGR.

There is widespread acceptance of the importance of management development, but still much uncertainty about how it can be most effectively delivered to the diverse management population. This IES analysis shows that there is still a need to set clear corporate and operating unit priorities for management development.

Not published as a bound report in 2002, this year's report appears in the form of two summary updates: Part 1: Higher Education: the New Status Quo and Part 2: Graduates' Early Careers.

This report presents the findings of a UK-wide survey and case studies of service providers in scope of Part III of the Disability Discrimination Act. The research examines the extent to which establishments are making reasonable adjustments for disabled customers under Part III of the Act, and the costs and benefits of making such adjustments.

Not published as a bound report in 2002, this year's report appears in the form of two summary updates: Part 1: Higher Education: the New Status Quo and Part 2: Graduates' Early Career.

This publication was authored by Helen Gray before she joined IES.