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    Recruitment of Under-Represented Groups into the Senior Civil Service

    Hooker H, Jagger N, Baldwin S | May 2008 | Department for Work and Pensions

    This report explores the career aspirations, attitudes and job search behaviours of senior managers from under-represented groups, such as women, those with a long-term health condition or disability, and those from ethnic minorities. The study aims to help the DWP target such under-represented groups more effectively with information about senior posts.

  • The Brighton Factor

    New graduates and their local labour market

    Pollard E, Cowling M, Barber L, Millmore B, Hunt W | Apr 2008 | Institute for Employment Studies

    How can the city of Brighton and Hove make the most effective use of those university graduates who want to stay, and how can graduates develop their careers locally? This report explores the aspirations and expectations of University of Sussex graduates, particularly those who stay in Brighton and Hove and in the wider county after they graduate.

  • Workforce Planning Guide

    Robinson D, Hirsh W | Apr 2008 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This practical guide uses an eight-step approach to help both HR practitioners and managers through the workforce planning process.

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    Understanding the Perspective of Potential Sponsors on the Points-Based System Sponsorship Arrangements

    Bellis A, Williams M | Apr 2008 | Home Office

    This report outlines findings from a qualitative research study into the perspective of potential sponsors of migrant workers and overseas students on the new Points-Based System (PBS) sponsorship rules.

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    Study of the Impact of Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) on Company Performance

    Cowling M, Bates P, Jagger N, Murray G (SOBE, University of Exeter) | Apr 2008 | HM Revenue & Customs

    This study assesses the impact of Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and Venture Capital Trusts (VCT) tax relief on the UK economy, and whether these interventions had been worthwhile. Overall, the findings indicated that EIS and VCT investments had had a positive effect on capacity building in recipient companies. However, in material terms, these effects remained very small.

  • Employment Outcomes for Women in London's Economy

    Miller L, Broughton A, Carta E, Fearn H | Jan 2008 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report identifies patterns of difference in equality outcomes between women working in the public and in the private sector in London, to help inform the subsequent development of policies for women in London's economy. The work consists of three strands: analysis of existing datasets to provide evidence of the relative positions of women and men in London's economy; identification of areas of inequality; and identification of examples of employer policies and practice in addressing these areas of inequality. The research also considers: whether there were any significant differences between the positions of women and men employed within the public and private sectors; differences in employment outcomes for women from black and ethnic minority backgrounds and white women; and the situation of women with disabilities within the workforce.

  • Recruitment and Training Among Large National Employers

    Bates P, Johnson C, Gifford J | Dec 2007 | Learning and Skills Council

    This research aimed to inform the Learning and Skills Council's understanding of large national employers' attitudes and practices in terms of recruitment and training.

  • Managing an Age Diverse Workforce

    Research and Practice in the Run-Up to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations

    Baldwin S, Strebler M | Nov 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report reviews and summarises the employment literature on age discrimination and diversity that existed at the time the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations came into force on 1 October 2006. This is substantiated by IES research findings on age diversity and discussions with company representatives at an IES HR Network Event in the lead-up to October 2006.

  • IES Annual Review 2007

    Sep 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

    IES Annual Review 2007

  • IES Labour Market Overview 2007

    Usher T, James L, Tuohy S | Aug 2007 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The IES Labour Market Overview provides information on the UK labour market in 2007. Bringing together key facts, figures and perspectives for employers and HR professionals, it also provides insights into labour market age, pay, qualifications, sectors, and occupations. User-friendly graphs give you at-a-glance information throughout; no need to trawl through tables and appendices.