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    Employers’ Attitudes Towards People with Disabilities

    Honey S, Meager N, Williams M | Sep 1993 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    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.

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    Shortlisting the Best Graduates

    Strebler M T, Pike G | Sep 1993 | Institute for Employment Studies

    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.

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    The Labour Market for Postgraduates

    Connor H, Jagger N | Aug 1993 | Institute for Employment Studies

    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.

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    The Costs of Getting a Job

    Atkinson J, Hillage J | Jun 1993 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    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.

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    The Information Gap: A Human Resource Management View

    Morgan I | Jun 1993 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    Management information has expanded along with computer systems in the last two decades. This report addresses the issue of what information about people employed by an organisation (Human Resource Information, or HRI), is of most use to its managers. It also highlights the pitfalls and best practice in trying to provide this information. This publication is no longer available.

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    Changing Policies Towards Young Workers

    Thompson M, Atkinson J, Simkin C | May 1993 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    This publication is no longer available.

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    People with Special Training Needs and TECs

    A Report to the G10 Special Needs and Equal Opportunities Sub-Group

    Meager N, Honey S | Nov 1992 | Training and Enterprise Council

    This publication is no longer available.

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    TECs and Equal Opportunities

    A Report to the G10 Special Needs and Equal Opportunities Sub-Group

    Meager N, Court G | Nov 1992 | Training and Enterprise Council

    This publication is no longer available.

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    Beyond the Career Break

    Hirsh W, Hayday S, Yeates J, Callender C | Sep 1992 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    This publication is no longer available.

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    Introducing Flexible Benefits

    Stock J | Sep 1992 | Institute of Manpower Studies

    This publication is no longer available.