Projects and case studies

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  • Qualitative analysis of individuals in the gig economy

    IES was commissioned by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to conduct qualitative research to gather views from individuals who have found work in the gig economy.There has been a policy focus on the gig economy, as...

  • Brexit Implications for Employment and Social Affairs: Facts and Figures

    IES was commissioned by the European Parliament to conduct preliminary scoping research collecting and examining statistics and data relating to the number and circumstances of EU-27 nationals living in the UK, and of UK nationals living in...

  • Rapid evidence assessment - parents' decisions about returning to work and child caring responsibilities

    The project was a rapid evidence assessment (REA) to systematically identify and critically review evidence on how parents make decisions about returning to work and childcare responsibilities in the UK. Outputs included a research report and...

  • Investigation into post-16 occupational standards in international technical education systems

    The objective of this project was to identify international best practice for developing occupational standards for post-16 technical education that meet the changing needs of learners and the labour market.The evidence gathered was intended to...

  • Defining vulnerable/disadvantaged groups

    This project for Equality and Human Rights Commission sets out to explore what is meant by a 'vulnerable group' and how it can be defined in relation to equality and human rights monitoring so that it is a meaningful concept.

  • Impact of the Aspiring Chief Executive Programme

    IES has been commissioned to evaluate the impact of the NHS Leadership Academy’s Aspiring Chief Executive programme.The programme aims to develop the key skills, understanding and personal qualities likely to enable participants to successfully...

  • A review of Pay Comparability Methodologies

    IES was commissioned by the Office of Manpower Economics to conduct research into pay comparability methodologies on behalf of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body (AFPRB).The AFPRB, uniquely amongst the pay review bodies, has a statutory requirement...

  • Precarious employment in (recently) privatised utilities

    IES was commissioned to write an in-depth analysis focusing on precarious employment in recently privatised public utilities.The research was based on literature review and supported the European Parliament's own-initiative report on...

  • Effective curriculum practice in teaching low attainers: qualitative case studies

    The aim of this project is to provide some models of provision which are effective in engaging low attainers at the age of 16, enabling them to progress in learning and training and achieve valuable qualifications.The research will involve 20 one...

  • Health-led Trial

    IES has been commissioned to lead the consortium which is designing and delivering the health-led employment trial evaluation.This will contribute to the achievement of a strategic objective for the newly formed Department for Work and Pensions...