News & Press

With the festive season fast approaching, Stephen Bevan looks at the principle of the 'right to disconnect' and considers if legislation or cultural and behavioural change is the best way to ensure quality downtime for workers.

Tony Wilson reflects on the latest labour market statistics and highlights the need to support those with health conditions to enter and stay in work.

Ed Griffin, IES Director of HR Consultancy and Research, reviews the main manifesto employment pledges and considers both the opportunities and challenges for HR in light of promised mass job creation.

Ahead of the general election, IES Deputy Director Becci Newton considers the three main political manifestos and what it means for the UK's education and skills system.

With the General Election just round the corner, Tony Wilson highlights the different solutions the three manifestos propose regarding current and future employment issues.

James Cockett, IES Research Economist, goes on a mission to the Low Pay Commission to present his research on the the National Living Wage.

Excessive alcohol consumption causes 17 million sick days each year. Guest blogger Lauren Booker challenges you to test your knowledge of alcohol. Do you know your limits?

Tony Wilson considers the latest employment statistics and highlights a labour market where women, young people and the most disadvantaged may be losing out.