IES Reflects
We publish blogs to provide insights from, and stimulate debate about, the latest research and thinking.
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 Three priorities for a Budget that boosts living standards
24 November 2025 In anticipation of the delivery of the Autumn Budget, Naomi Clayton makes a series of recommendations as to how the new budget could raise living standards through improving participation in the workforce, particularly for groups with high levels of economic inactivity such as young people and those with long-term health conditions. |
 ‘Do no harm’: a message for HR?10 November 2025 Jonny Gifford explores the role of HR in the context of disciplinary processes, including the importance of adopting a humane approach rather than over-reliance on set procedures, and encourages HR professionals to critically examine their decisions from a 'do no harm' perspective. |
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