Publications

Publications graphicWe author and publish a range of resources to keep you up to date with the latest developments in employment, labour market and human resource policy and practice.

All our pdf publications are free to access.

Hold Ctrl or Command to select more than one subject.
 
  • 📄

    Stepping Stones

    An evaluation of foyers and other schemes serving the housing and labour market needs of young people

    Maginn A, Frew R, O'Regan S, Kodz J | May 2000 | Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions

    The most high profile aspect of provision to meet young people’s accommodation, training and employment needs in the 1990s was the introduction, and expansion of, Foyer schemes. These were designed to support young people’s transition to independence by improving their employability and ability to secure and retain their own accommodation. This is the report of a study comparing Foyer with other schemes which had broadly similar aims and served similar client groups. This publication is no longer available.

  • 📄

    Skills for a Competitive Future

    A survey for the Pharmaceutical Industry National Training Organisation

    Jagger N, Aston J | Apr 2000 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This study examined skills, recruitment and training issues covering the whole pharmaceutical industry. The 'Skills for a Competitive Future' survey was commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Industry National Training Organisation (PhINTO) as part of its remit to assess and improve skills and training in the industry.

  • 📄

    Adult Learning in England: a Review

    Hillage J, Uden T, Aldridge F, Eccles J | Apr 2000 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This review of adult learning policy and provision in England as at the end of the 20th century, summarises the state of adult learning in terms of the institutional arrangements and policies, the extent of participation and factors influencing funding, the main issues facing policy-makers and the policies they have adopted and that are planned. It was prepared as a Background Report for the OECD's review of adult learning in a range of industrialised countries.

  • 📄

    New Deal for Long Term Unemployed People

    Case Studies to Evaluate the Pilots

    Atkinson J, Barr J, Blanden J, Dewson S, Walsh K | Feb 2000 | Employment Service

    This study by IES for the Employment Service, evaluated eight pilots for the New Deal for Long Term Unemployed People, after one year of operation. It reviewed local partner relations, attitudes of the long-term unemployed and drop-out rates, employer attitudes and innovations. This publication is no longer available.

  • 📄

    Employee Returns: Linking HR Performance Indicators to Business Strategy

    Carter A, Robinson D | Feb 2000 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This practical guide demonstrates how, through analysis and linking to organisational strategy and business objectives, together with careful targeting of comparative measures, measurement can help raise the profile of HR within an organisation.

  • 📄

    The IES Annual Graduate Review, 2000

    A diverse and fragmented market

    Pearson R, Aston J, Bates P, Jagger N | Feb 2000 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The IES Annual Graduate Review provides the latest information on trends and assessments of future prospects for the graduate labour market. It includes key facts, figures and commentary on the main changes influencing student demand, the changing characteristics of the student population, and graduates' experiences in a more diverse labour market.

  • 📄

    Learning in Later Life: Motivation and Impact

    Dench S, Regan J | Jan 2000 | Department for Education and Employment

    The Department for Education and Employment commissioned this study from IES to explore the impact of learning on older people, in terms of social and community activity and involvement. The study also provides information on patterns and characteristics of learning among a sample of people aged between 50 and 71, their motivations for learning, reasons for not learning, barriers to learning and other aspects of their lives.

  • 📄

    Graduate Salaries and Vacancies 2000

    Jagger N, Blanden J, Regan J | Dec 1999 | Association of Graduate Recruiters

    This publication is no longer available.

  • 📄

    Nurturing Conservators

    The Early Career Paths of Conservation Graduates

    Jagger N, Aston J | Dec 1999 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The increasing levels of self employment amongst conservators is changing the skills and attributes required for professional development. This report presents the results of a comprehensive study undertaken for the Museums & Galleries Commission.

  • 📄

    Labour Market Information for Higher Education Institutions: a Guide

    Maginn A, Dench S | Dec 1999 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This guide is written for two groups of people. First, it is for people in higher education institutions (HEIs) who use, or would like to use, regional and local labour market information in planning activity. It is also designed for agencies who commission and produce regional and local labour market, skills, and economic reports, eg Regional Development Agencies (RDAs).