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  • Non-Disclosure and Hidden Discrimination in Higher Education

    Strebler M, O'Regan S | Sep 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Findings from an anonymised survey of staff working in ten higher education institutions explore patterns of non-disclosure, show how staff attitudes to working in HE vary by personal demographics and occupation, and demonstrate why harassment is an issue that needs urgent attention. This report provides an in-depth view of the findings from the second project in the Higher Education Funding Council's equal opportunities research programme.

  • Beyond the Screen

    Supporting eLearning

    Pollard E, Willison R | Sep 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report builds on the previous IES report 'Exploring e-Learning', which, in providing an overview of the subject, identified the importance of supporting learners in this new learning environment. This report examines the literature, explores lessons learnt from the use of e-learning in higher education, and uses case studies of organisations who have been putting e-learning into practice, in order to explore how they can support individuals through all stages.

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    Literature Review of Evidence on e-Learning in the Workplace

    Lain D, Aston J | Sep 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Undertaken for the Department for Education and Skills, this literature review covers: the prevalence of e-learning in companies; the demand for e-learning; and the effectiveness and impact of e-learning.

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    Learning at Work: Strategies for Widening Adult Participation in Learning Below Level 2 via the Workplace

    A Scoping Study

    Bates P, Hunt W, Hillage J | Sep 2005 | Learning and Skills Development Agency

    This report presents the findings of a scoping study into initiatives, methods and approaches designed to encourage a widening of participation in below Level 2 adult learning via the workplace. This publication is no longer available.

  • Constructing Better Health - Report of Baseline Employer Survey

    Sinclair A, Tyers C | Sep 2005 | Health and Safety Executive

    This report presents the findings of the first of a series of research activities carried out to evaluate the Constructing Better Health (CBH) pilot scheme, a construction industry-led occupational health support pilot, facilitated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and the Health and Safety Commission (HSC). The report presents the results of the baseline wave of a survey of 2,000 employers and sole traders working in construction within the Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Avon areas.

  • Sectors Matter

    An International Study of Sector Skills and Productivity

    Jagger N, Nesta L, Gerova V, Patel P | Sep 2005 | Sector Skills Development Agency

    This report details the results of a project undertaken jointly by IES and the Science Policy Research Unit. The project developed a range of skills indicators and calculated total factor productivity growth, which is a productivity measure that takes account of hours worked and capital input.

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    Appreciative Enquiry

    a Practical Guide

    Newton B, Hartley V | Aug 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper provides a practical overview of appreciative enquiry, the processes involved and the outcomes of managers and HR practitioners using it in their own organisations. On the strength of the authors' knowledge and experience, they have put together suggestions of situations where appreciative enquiry is particularly applicable.

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    CSR: Doing Good or Doing Good Business?

    Barber L, Wolfe H | Aug 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The author discusses the history of CSR, and drivers behind it, and outlines what HR professionals have to offer in delivering their organisation's CSR agenda.

  • Planning Training for Your Business

    Hirsh W, Tamkin P | Aug 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The IES research summarised in this report used nine case studies to investigate how organisations plan their training and development activities, how training budgets are managed and where they sit, which processes are used to link training with business needs and how effectively these appear to operate.

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    Review of the Reporting of Accidents and Incidents Involving Learners

    Miller L, Ballard J, Suff P, Bates P, Hurstfield J, Akroyd K | Aug 2005 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The research aimed to identify factors that might contribute to under-reporting of accidents and incidents of learners, primarily apprentices and those on entry to employment programmes. It consisted of a literature review, interviews with the Learning and Skills Council regional health and safety managers, a review of the data on accident reports, focus groups with learners, a survey of learning providers and a survey of employers.