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  • Masterclass: Embedding Diversity

    IES event report

    Mercer M | Jul 2013 | Institute for Employment Studies

    We held an event to consider why it is that we cannot seem to achieve diversity especially in the senior grades of our organisations. At the event we debated the assertion by Binna Kandola (2009) that: ‘Diversity is about behaviour and outcomes. It’s about how relationships are enacted. It’s about how we perform in everyday situations based on how we think'. This report presents a brief summary of the key points raised and debated.

  • Slides: Case study: Lean maintenance of Harriers

    Peter McCullen | Jul 2013 | University of Brighton

    A case study on lean by Peter McCullen with thanks to Keith Cocksey (BAE Systems) Head of Transformation, RAF Coningsby. This was presented at the HR Network event 'Learning from lean' on 11 July 2013.

  • Slides: The evolution of lean methods of process improvment

    Peter McCullen | Jul 2013 | University of Brighton

    Slides from Peter McCullen of the Brighton Business School on 'The evolution of lean methods of process improvment' which he presented at the HR Network event on 'Learning from lean' on 11 July 2013.

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    Economic, Social, and Personal Outcomes of Vocational Qualifications

    Wiseman J, Roe P, Davies E, Speckesser S, Vila-Belda Montalt J | Jul 2013 | London Borough of Newham

    This research report explores the motivations for pursuing different pathways post-16 and looks at how different pathways, qualifications (including level and type of course), and experiences (such as undertaking work experience) impact upon young people’s outcomes in terms of employment, wages, and satisfaction.

  • Research to support the evaluation of Investors in People

    Employer case studies (Year 2)

    Cox A, Higgins T, Barnes H, Tamkin P, Jones R, Ni Luanaigh A, Garrett R | Jul 2013 | UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES)

    The report’s findings are based on 15 case studies spread over the two year evaluation programme with three case studies being repeat visits to give a longitudinal perspective. Investors in People (IIP) was found to be particularly relevant to organisations seeking to grow in employment terms, in helping plan for the challenges of recruiting, managing and retaining a larger workforce.

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    European Restructuring Monitor Quarterly - 2013, Issue 2

    Salvatore L, Gerogiannis E, Celikel-Esser F, Roi L, Broughton A | Jun 2013 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions

    In this issue: job creation and loss at a glance; support instruments for restructuring in Croatia; cases in focus: ERT, Greece and Alpine Bau, Austria; and sector in focus – Recent restructuring activity in the construction sector.

  • Research paper: The use of social media in the recruitment process

    Broughton A, Foley B, Ledermaier S, Cox A | Jun 2013 | Acas

    This project considered how and why employers use social media tools for recruitment, the risks and opportunities and the implications for provision of advice to managers, workers and employer and employee representative bodies. It also looked at the policies and strategies employers can put in place to manage legal and reputational risks. A comprehensive literature review is supplemented with case studies of three leading UK organisations that had used social media for the purposes of recruitment, plus the results of an exclusive poll of HR decision-makers undertaken on behalf of Acas in March 2013.

  • European added value of applying the principle of Equal Pay for men and women for equal work or work of equal value

    Khan U, Broughton A, Ledermaier S, Rickard C, Speckesser S, Mallender J | Jun 2013 | European Parliament

    This study examines the Gender Pay Gap (GPG) in Europe and assesses the potential impact of the report adopted by the European Parliament in May 2012 (The Bauer Report). The research team undertook an internet-based literature review alongside an assessment of the limited available data on the impact of policy on reducing the GPG. This was then used to provide a high-level estimate of the minimum and maximum level of impact that legislative action based upon the Bauer Recommendations could have on reducing the GPG and increasing GDP.

  • Consultant recruiting in the digital age

    A case study

    Hartley V, Smith G | Jun 2013 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper outlines how Certeco, shortlisted for a CIPD People Management Award in the 'Developing Tomorrow’s Workforce' category, has embraced new ways of thinking and working to achieve reduced recruitment lead times, increased acceptance rates and decreased drop-out rates.

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    Work organisation and innovation in Ireland

    Cox A | Jun 2013 | European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound)

    This report explores the links between innovations in work organisation – under the broader label of high performance work practices – and the potential benefits for both employees and organisations. It draws on empirical evidence from three case studies carried out in the Republic of Ireland, where workplace innovations have resulted in positive outcomes and where social partners played a significant role in their design and development.