Projects and case studies

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  • Labour Market Experiences of People with Visual Impairments

    IES was commissioned by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) to undertake a secondary analysis of recent data from the UK Labour Force Survey, looking at the labour market experiences of people with visual impairments. The research...

  • Impact of Changes in Provision on People over the Age of 19 with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities

    The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) commissioned IES to assess the impact of changes in provision for learners, on people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LDD) over the age of 19. The research assessed how learning providers...

  • Response of Employers to an Ageing Workforce

    IES, in partnership with the Policy Studies Institute, carried out a study of employers' practices in response to workforce ageing, for the Nuffield Foundation. The research explored the range of flexible working options on offer, and examine the...

  • Expert Input for WORKSTEP

    IES Director Nigel Meager participated as a member of an ‘Expert Review Panel’ advising DWP on a project to develop a ‘distance travelled approach to WORKSTEP development planning’. WORKSTEP is a government programme providing supported work...

  • Flexible Careers for the Royal Navy

    The Royal Navy's flexible careers structure initiative intends to offer a more flexible approach towards careers in the Navy/Marines. The current engagement system is to be replaced by three types of career: full, extended and tailored. IES was...

  • The Role of ICT in Improving Disabled People's Employment Chances

    IES participated in a comparative study of Norway, Denmark, Netherlands and the UK, led by Norwegian partners, and funded by the Norwegian Research Council. This work looked at the role of information and communications technology (ICT) in...