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  Is Small Finally Becoming Beautiful?

  Small and medium-sized enterprises in the new economy

  Dejonckheere J, Ramioul M, Van Hootegem G | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

  To what extent are small companies making use of eWork? Are small and medium-sized enterprises practising eWork as frequently, or more often than, big companies? What are the comparative advantages and disadvantages of SMEs? This report addresses questions such as these, and looks at the role of SMEs in the new economy, in the changing international division of labour and the trade in information service activities. It uses the empirical findings of the EMERGENCE project to test a number of hypotheses on the position of SMEs, and to clarify their unique position in the new economy.

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  eWork in Southern Europe

  Altieri G, Birindelli L, Bracaglia P, Tartaglione C, Albarracín D, Vaquero J, Fissamber V | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

  This report from the EMERGENCE project focuses on eWork in Southern Europe, drawing together the results of the EMERGENCE European employer survey and case studies, with a review of the evidence from other sources. The report assesses the performance of the various country groups by gauging the diffusion and intensity rates of eWork in the various sectors. It includes brief background reports on each of the countries concerned (Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece) and provides contextual information on the development of ICT in the national economy. It also outlines each country's profile and identifies similarities and differences in operative behaviour within the Mediterranean economic zone.

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  eWork in EU Candidate Countries

  Makó C, Keszi R | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

  Part of the EMERGENCE project, this report draws on the empirical data of the 18-country employer survey and on the company case studies from the EMERGENCE project, to illustrate the diffusion of eWork in three Central European countries. It compares the use of eWork in these candidate countries, in terms of the practices of generic business services, with the EU (15) countries. Finally, this report calls attention to the important role of regulations in practising business services and also to the need for further research into the roles that micro and small firms can play in the e-economy.

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  When Work Takes Flight

  Research results from the EMERGENCE project

  Huws U (ed.) | Mar 2003 | Institute for Employment Studies

  A new global division of labour is emerging in knowledge work, as information and communications technologies introduce a new range of choices in who does what work, where and when. Work involving the processing of digitised information can now be carried out anywhere in the world, where the right skills and infrastructure exist. Between 2000 and 2003, the EMERGENCE project carried out research to map and measure these new trends. This final report summarises the results of a major 18-country survey, 62 in-depth case studies and a critical review of the evidence.

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  Choices and Transitions

  A Study of the Graduate Labour Market in the South West

  Perryman S, Pollard E, Hillage J, Barber L | Feb 2003 | HERDA-SW and South West Regional Development Agency

  In March 2002, HERDA-SW, in association with SWRDA, commissioned IES to conduct a study to inform regional efforts to retain and recruit graduates for the benefits of the South West economy. The report profiles students in the South West, assesses their expectations, and describes how they transfer to the job market. In doing so, a picture emerges of the flow of graduates into and out of the SW labour market, and the reasons why graduates are, or are not, attracted and retained in the region.

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  Knowledge Migrants

  The motivation and experience of professionals in the UK on work permits

  Pearson R, Morrell J | Oct 2002 | European Commission

  The Department of Trade and Industry and Home Office commissioned NOP Business and IES to explore the push and pull factors that affect the decision of skilled individuals to migrate to the UK. The study surveyed non-UK nationals from outside the European Economic Area who were recent arrivals in the UK, and working in four occupational categories that are part of global markets. This publication is no longer available.

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  Key Indicators of Women's Position in Britain

  Dench S, Aston J, Evans C, Meager N, Willison R, Williams M | Oct 2002 | Cabinet Office, Women and Equality Unit

  The aim of this project was to identify a set of key indicators for mapping women's position relative to that of men across a wide range of areas, and to draw together reliable and robust statistics from different sources, to provide a comprehensive baseline for monitoring progress. It also outlined recent trends in these indicators, so future changes could be put into context. This publication is no longer available.

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  Higher Education: The Second Skills Foresight Report

  Maginn A, Perryman S | Sep 2002 | Higher Education Staff Development Agency

  This report maps the higher education labour market, identifying trends where possible, with a particular focus on skills issues. It reviews evidence for the whole workforce, and specifically for the higher education workforce, drawing on data from the Labour Force Survey (2001), the IES/HESDA employer survey (staff, skills, training and development in 2001), and the IRS/UCEA employer survey (staff recruitment and retention, 2001). This publication is no longer available.

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  E-Work in Ireland

  Bates P, Bertin I, Huws U | Jul 2002 | Institute for Employment Studies

  There are many types of e-working, ranging from large, transnational contracts between organisations to local use of self-employed 'e-lancers'. E-working also facilitates various types of business outsourcing, an issue that has previously received little attention. To what extent are Irish organisations making use of this potential to relocate work? Which remote sites are being selected? What are the criteria used for selecting them? How does Ireland compare with other European countries in its use of e-work? And is Ireland an attractive destination for e-work originating from organisations in other countries?

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  Jobs on the Move

  European Case Studies in Relocating eWork

  Flecker J, Kirschenhofer S | Jun 2002 | Institute for Employment Studies

  In 2001 the EMERGENCE team carried out 62 case studies in 18 European countries, of organisations which had relocated or outsourced work to remote sites using new technologies. Each case study consisted of a 'source' in one region and a 'destination' in another region or country. Eight distinct types of relocation are identified. Many factors are involved in the choice of location, and successful relocation depends on technological, organisational and social factors. Relocation places considerable demands on personnel at both source and destination organisations and may require a complete overhaul of business processes.