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Tony Wilson sets out the multiple ways in which racial discrimination still mark the labour market and reflects on what we can all do to address this.

Tony Wilson considers ways in which the Chancellor could use a July budget to boost jobs, arguing that whilst cuts to National Insurance for existing staff could help, they are only part of the solution.

As organisations seek to re-establish more 'normal' operations, Ed Griffin looks at the critical role HR has to play, in helping to develop more effective and viable organisational models for the future.

Anneka Dawson and colleagues reflect on their recent evaluation study of the Early Years Toolbox and consider what steps can be taken to ensure that children get the support they need as they return to early years settings, post Covid-19.

Tony Wilson argues that we have the evidence, the money and the capacity to tackle the looming unemployment crisis – what’s needed is swift government action in helping people back into work.

In a guest blog, workplace wellbeing expert James Rind, shares key questions organisations should be asking employees, in order to adapt their wellbeing strategies to meet new and disrupted ways of working.

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Zofia Bajorek considers the power of kindness at work, highlighting its role in promoting a greater sense of competence and cohesion in the workplace.

Analysis of this morning’s labour market data by IES has found that last month saw the fastest rise in claimant unemployment since the claimant count started in 1971.