IES Reflects

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Sally WilsonSickness absence case management: what can policymakers do to support employees with health conditions to remain in work?  

11th June 2025

Sally Wilson takes an in-depth look at the previous 'Fit for Work' government policy, what has been learnt, and how these findings can help to inform future policies designed to support employees with health conditions to stay in work.

Joseph Cook The ongoing business case for investment in EDI: insights from a rapid evidence review 

12th June 2025

Joseph Cook and Cristiana Orlando reflect on just-published IES research for the Youth Futures Foundation, considering the ongoing business advantages for UK organisations investing in EDI initiatives and the drivers and enablers that motivate employers to sustain such investments.

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