With employers prioritising support around mental health and neurodiversity, Claudia Plowden Roberts, Research Fellow at Institute for Employment Studies, reflects on how workplaces can support employees with diverse needs. Read 👇 chamberuk.com/mental-health-…

In a new blog for the BFI's “good work” programme, featuring contributions from IES, Jonny Gifford considers what does a good job in the screen sector look like and how can we better support good work to ensure a sustainable thriving industry? bit.ly/4h90Q9g

At our October Employee Voice Hub Mary Towers (TUC Employment Rights Policy Officer) presented key findings & proposals for change from the TUC's AI project, & guidance for using this new technology that could revolutionise the workplace. View recording: bit.ly/3Ucwp8y

Read nita clarke's article about the government's recent consultation document on the proposals to update legislation relating to trade unions. IPA welcomes contributions to this debate (open until 2 Dec). Full article & link to consultation document: bit.ly/4hG3svI

Can early intervention improve the current lack of STEM skills & interest for future labour markets? Read our latest evaluation report on Peeple's initiative, which aims to help practitioners & parents support 3-5 year olds with early STEM learning: bit.ly/3OgVGew

In a new blog Zofia Bajorek summarises the findings from IES and Working With Cancer 💙's recent research into how cancer patients returning to work are currently supported, and best policies and practice moving forward. Read more: bit.ly/3V1iCSL

📢A new blog from IES' Jonny Gifford calls for UK employers to loosen management control and increase worker’s autonomy to support workplace health. A reflection on new research for the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives supported by The Health Foundation. Read: bit.ly/3OxfzOx

IES research was very well received at The CDI National Conference last week. @SiobhanNeary15 from University of Derby - iCeGS presented findings from our ETF evaluation bit.ly/3Zv0Aeb, & West Yorkshire Combined Authority from the All-Age Careers Blueprint bit.ly/4f5jwow heralded as 'best practice'!

A new comment piece from Working With Cancer 💙's Barbara Wilson 💙 in HR magazine calls for consistent and comprehensive training for HR professionals and line managers to support employees living with cancer. Read the research: bit.ly/48eBjYx hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/t…

📢New research! We reviewed the literature on systems change interventions, with a focus on youth employment. The research was commissioned to inform Connected Futures – Youth Futures Foundation's flagship systems change programme. bit.ly/41nBW0x

IES' Alison Carter is presenting on the 'Impact of Career Coaching on Primary Care Staff' at a Policy Connect & CDPG roundtable event next week to examine how career guidance can fuel growth in the UK economy. Online tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/unlocking-po…

In a blog originally published on @Adzuna, Nick Litsardopoulos explores how recent developments in digital technologies have impacted on both jobs and the job market. Read more: bit.ly/3ZBrIrZ

In a new blog @Northcroftjan explores the issue of afro hair discrimination, how it manifests in the workplace, & how addressing this DEI blind spot will enable employers to create more inclusive workspaces, as well as attract & retain more diverse talent: bit.ly/3Zxp84W

As we approach year-end, 20 years after publishing his first book ‘Reward Strategies: from intent to impact’, IES Associate Duncan Brown assesses the current state of reward strategy and total rewards packages, and what’s needed in the 2020s: bit.ly/49H9Z5Z

While employment, unemployment & economic inactivity all remain at the same level as the previous quarter, vacancies have continued to decrease and pay growth remains weak. IES' Seemanti Ghosh summarises today's Labour Market Statistics from Office for National Statistics (ONS). Read: bit.ly/4gFVZLM

Following a recent Parliamentary roundtable discussion with Policy Connect & Career Development Policy Group (CDPG), Alison Carter reflects on how careers guidance services can best be developed further to help fill the potential gaps in the future UK labour market. Read more: bit.ly/3P2d2ff

In a blog originally published by Adzuna, Nick Litsardopoulos takes an in-depth look at the increase in the cost of consumer goods in the UK since COVID, the corresponding rise in inflation, and how the job market and pay levels have repsonded. Read more: bit.ly/4iXl3jz

As the clock runs down on the implementation of the EU’s Pay Transparency directive, and the subject dominates listings of HR priorities for 2025, Duncan Brown reminds us of an experiment in real pay transparency and the benefits & risks involved. Read more: bit.ly/4h6gzVQ

Free online event 18 Feb 1pm! Places are still available for this webinar which showcases the innovative approach to collective employee voice taken by award winners Phoenix Group. Register here for your place: bit.ly/3WVGcBe

In a blog originally published by Adzuna, Meghna Sharma explores how the Apprenticeship Levy is improving skills and career development in the UK, the different levels of success between industry sectors, and what would help to achieve a greater impact: bit.ly/4cCpeys