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  • Where the Butterfly Alights

    The Global Location of eWork

    Huws U, Jagger N, Bates P | Mar 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report from the EMERGENCE project presents the results of a survey of the literature on eWork and globalisation, and an analysis of the available national statistics for 206 countries. It develops hypotheses about the selection criteria for locations for remote telemediated work, and clusters countries according to their roles in the new global division of labour in the information economy. It also includes an analysis of IT-related employment and eWork in the EU at a regional level. The study complements a 23-country survey which, for the first time, measures employers' use of various forms of eWork, and plots the location of ICT-supported remote work at a global level.

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    Evaluation of New Deal 50 Plus - Qualitative Evidence from Clients: Second Phase

    Kodz J, Eccles J | Mar 2001 | Employment Service

    This publication is no longer available. New Deal 50 plus was a voluntary programme for unemployed and economically inactive people aged 50 and over, who had been out of work for six months or more. This report is based upon in-depth qualitative research with participants of the programme.

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    Evaluation of New Deal 50 Plus - Qualitative Evidence from ES and BA Staff: Second Phase

    Atkinson J, Dewson S, Kodz J | Mar 2001 | Employment Service

    This publication is no longer available. New Deal 50 plus was a voluntary programme for unemployed and economically inactive people aged 50 and over, who had been out of work for six months or more. This research was conducted during September and October 2000, some six months after ND 50 plus was rolled out nationally. It draws on interviews with ES and BA staff in four areas (Newcastle & South Tyneside, Southwark, Eastbourne & Hastings, and North Derbyshire). It builds on an earlier study of four Pathfinder areas.

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    The IES Annual Graduate Review, 2001 update - Part 1: The Diverse Graduate Supply

    Pearson R, Perryman S | Feb 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Not published as a bound report in 2001, this year's report appears in the form of three summary updates: Part 1: The Diverse Graduate Supply, Part 2: Graduating into Employment and Part 3: Science, Technology and Computing Graduates.

  • Assessing the Supply and Demand for Scientists and Technologists in Europe

    Pearson R, Jagger N, Connor H, Perryman S with de Grip A, Marey P, Corvers F | Feb 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report, based on a study carried out by IES and ROA for the Research Directorate General of the European Commission, reviews the available evidence on the supply and demand for professional scientists and technologists (S&Ts) in Europe. A subsidiary objective was to explore what could be achieved, and where data sources might be improved to add value to policy making in this challenging area.

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    The IES Annual Graduate Review, 2001 update - Part 2: Graduating into Employment

    Pearson R, Perryman S | Feb 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Not published as a bound report in 2001, this year's report appears in the form of three summary updates: Part 1: The Diverse Graduate Supply, Part 2: Graduating into Employment and Part 3: Science, Technology and Computing Graduates.

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    The IES Annual Graduate Review, 2001 update - Part 3: Science, Technology and Computing Graduates

    Pearson R, Perryman S | Feb 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    Not published as a bound report in 2001, this year's report appears in the form of three summary updates: Part 1: The Diverse Graduate Supply, Part 2: Graduating into Employment and Part 3: Science, Technology and Computing Graduates.

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    Social Class and Higher Education

    Issues affecting decisions on participation by lower social class groups

    Connor H, Dewson S, with Tyers C, Eccles J, Regan J, Aston J | Feb 2001 | Department for Education and Employment

    Despite a major expansion in student numbers, which has enabled more people from wider backgrounds to take higher education (HE) qualifications, students from lower social class backgrounds continue to be under represented. This perspective on participation issues shows how a great many issues can affect decisions to go on to HE study, and that there is no one overriding factor of influence for students from lower social class backgrounds.

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    Performance Review: Balancing Objectives and Content

    Strebler M T, Bevan S, Robinson D | Jan 2001 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report examines the performance review (PR) systems and processes of seven organisations in the public and private sectors and the views of 1,000 managers. How do employers position their PR processes to improve both individual and organisational performance? How can PR be introduced in a way which truly engages employees? Does linking pay to PR make a difference? How can we transform PR from a tired beast of burden into a thoroughbred?

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    An Assessment of Skill Needs in Engineering

    Connor H, Dench S, Bates P | Jan 2001 | Department for Education and Employment

    This engineering dialogue report highlights the continuing strong demand for engineering skills, especially in the fast growing electronics and telecommunications industries which leads to a continuing, substantial need for training provision in engineering. The report also shows that a significant number of engineering employers are experiencing recruitment difficulties and skill shortages are especially apparent among professional engineers and the skilled trades.