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This report presents local governments' evidence needs on supporting people to enter and remain in employment, and proposes evidence reviews to address these.
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This report builds on the interim findings published in September 2025 to provide evidence on whether the JobsPlus model can be adapted to the UK context and effectively implemented to improve employment outcomes.
This rapid evidence assessment for the Department of Energy and Climate Change was carried out to understand the generalisable/common behavioural factors which explain organisational behaviours and influence organisational decision-making and change and, in particular, those influences that do not centre on fiscal incentives or penalties, or direct means of regulation such as inspections or reporting requirements.
The findings of this research for Centrepoint enables them to offer constructive advice on how new policies on youth employment should be implemented to ensure they make a meaningful contribution towards helping the hardest to reach enter sustained employment.
IES was commissioned to provide Greek and Cypriot national reports for this publication, produced by Ecorys for the European Commission. This study sought to consolidate the evidence base regarding the diversity of the teaching workforce – based on a migrant and/or minority background – across the EU28.
This report summarises the findings from a major study undertaken by IES for the Local Government Association (LGA), which researched and investigated HR and OD capability in shared councils, in order to help to improve the contribution which the functions and policies in these fields make to the success of such shared arrangements.
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.
This publication was authored by Tony Wilson before he joined IES.
Mary Mercer's presentation slides from IES HR Network event 'Shared parental leave', 11 February 2016.
Mary Mercer's slides from the IES HR Network briefing: 'Shared Parental leave' update
Mindfulness has been around for more than 2,500 years, with roots in Buddhist teachings amongst others, although there is a tradition of contemplation in all the major religions. However, recent years have seen mindfulness practices spread to many secular contexts, including the workplace. This briefing paper explores what mindfulness is, potential benefits for organisations and their employees, and offers pointers for creating a more mindful workplace.
Report containing IES research looking at policies to tackle youth unemployment in European countries.
