IES Reflects
We publish blogs to provide insights from, and stimulate debate about, the latest research and thinking.
Any views expressed are those of the author and not necessarily those of the Institute as a whole.
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 Supporting young people into employment: lessons from a Cumbrian employment programme
04 December 2025 Billy Campbell reflects on the recently published evaluation of the Cumbrian Youth Alliance's Forging Futures Programme, which aims to support 16 to 24-year-olds who are not in employment, education or training into sustained employment, and identifies the key take-away lessons from this research. |
 ‘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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