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In a long read to mark one year since the start of the national lockdown, IES Director Tony Wilson offers his reflections on three big stories in the labour market and what we can learn from these for the recovery.

To mark World Obesity Day, Stephen Bevan calls for action to tackle the systematic barriers to workplace inclusivity faced by people living with obesity.

In light of their recent report into Educational Inequality in the Early Years, Georgie Akehurst and Anneka Dawson highlight the need for urgent and immediate action, in order to tackle the digital divide exacerbated by Covid 19.

Cristiana Orlando looks at the disproportionate impact that the Covid-19 economic crisis is having on young people and highlights the need for timely and targeted interventions, in order to improve employment prospects, quality of work and life opportunities.

In his latest blog Dr Duncan Brown considers the key points from a new report by the Women and Equalities Committee, looking at the gendered economic impact of the Coronavirus.

To mark Time to Talk Day, Zofia Bajorek highlights the importance of ‘conversation’, between managers and employees and looks at how these are best initiated, in the absence of face to face interactions.

To mark World Cancer Day, cancer survivor Stephen Bevan highlights how the Covid-19 pandemic may result in cancer patients dropping down the list of priorities for some employers - just at the time when they most need support.

Anneka Dawson details how IES has managed to continue research evaluations for nurseries and schools during the unprecedented disruption of Covid-19.