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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Thoughts for the day: IES Perspectives on HR 2016

This compilation of bite-sized essays by leading thinkers confronts and expands on existing thinking, plans, and practices in HR and employment. It will help HR leaders think about, plan for, and deal with these ‘known and unknown unknowns’, challenging modern fads, reinforcing some long-standing truths and offering original and practical insights.

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Guide to Engagement for Line Managers

The Guide to Engagement for Line Managers focuses on the key role of first level supervisors and line managers. The guide highlights their important role of developing staff engagement within their teams, which is fundamental for organisational engagement. In particular it includes ideas for how line managers can develop their engagement skills.

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Guide to Engagement for HR

The aim of this guide is to inform HR professionals about engagement: what it is, why it matters, what makes it happen, and above all what this means for those in an HR role. It focuses on the actions HR should take to foster and sustain engagement levels throughout your organisation.