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This report presents findings from a Rapid Evidence Assessment (REA) on how to support employers to recruit disabled people and people with health conditions.
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This final report presents findings from an independent evaluation of the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) programme, carried out by IES, in partnership with IPSOS, for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
This publication is no longer available. As the assessment centre method has become an increasingly popular way of assessing employees, a number or organisations have been experimenting with using it as a means of developing their staff. This study explores how the method is being adopted for developmental purposes, the design, purpose and process of centres, and integration with other aspects of career management.
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The 1993 annual Graduate Review revealed a continuing surplus and consequent unemployment of graduates. It looked at the new recruiters, new opportunities and changes in the nature of courses. Government checks on expansion of admissions faced many counter-pressures. The report contained a section on postgraduates, plus all the facts, figures and trends needed. This publication is no longer available.
This publication is no longer available. Conducted for the Employment Department, this study assessed the extent to which employers were prepared to identify and meet the needs of disabled recruits and employees. Only a small minority met the legal quota. Whilst some people with disabilities preferred to remain unregistered, stereotypes of disability and assumed difficulties deterred some employers from their active recruitment.
There are too many graduate applicants for too few job vacancies. A major challenge for employers is to shortlist applicants effectively and fairly. This report examines the shortlisting and preselection practices of five major graduate recruiters from different employment sectors. This publication is no longer available.
The previous decade saw a substantial growth in postgraduate study, mainly at masters degree, but also latterly at postgraduate diploma levels. It was increasingly used as part of professional or vocational training and its traditional role as a first step to an academic career had declined. Despite many changes, major differences in supply remained between disciplines and their labour markets. This publication is no longer available.
This report assesses the transitional costs faced by the unemployed in getting a job, particularly those associated with attending interviews and starting work. It looks at the barriers these costs create, and how they can be overcome. The report addresses policy implications for financial assistance. This publication is no longer available.
