Projects and case studies
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People Strategy at Cancer Research UK
IES worked with HR Network member Cancer Research UK to develop an explicit people strategy for the organisation. Cancer Research UK performed comparatively strongly during the recession, and Executive Director of Human Resources Elizabeth Sideris...
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European Company Survey: Links Between Workplace Practices and Performance
This project provided an analysis of links between measures of High Performance Work practices and employee and organisational outcomes using data from the European Company Survey of over 27,000 organisations in 30 European Companies. It assessed...
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The Impact of the Global Economic Crisis on Decent Work and Decent Work Policies
IES, in a partnership led by Ergon Associates, was commissioned to undertake a study to assess the broad take-up of decent work policies at an international level, including the influence of major international organisations, before the onset...
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Promoting the Health and Well-being of Young People
The Healthy Youth Centre Programme is a 2-year pilot project run by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in partnership with NHS Kensington and Chelsea. IES is providing expertise in the conduct of evaluation, assisting the Borough and its...
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Evaluation of the role of Diagnostic Radiography Assistant Practitioners
Assistant Practitioner roles have been introduced into a majority of imaging service departments in hospitals across the UK. Their main function is to undertake tasks that can be accomplished safely (under supervision) by staff other than...
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Improving employment opportunities for carers: identifying and sharing good practice
This study collected, assessed and synthesised evidence of what works in supporting carer employment. Working in partnership with CIRCLE at Leeds University, the study included expert interviews, case study work, a survey of recent participants...
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Motivations and Barriers to Skill-related Training
IES was commissioned by the Department for Business Innovation and Skills to undertake a review of the evidence about the motivations and barriers faced by employers when they decide to invest in skill-related training. The review used a rapid...
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Identifying Claimants' Skills Needs: Research into the Capability of Jobcentre Plus Advisers
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Partnerships Division commissioned IES to examine the delivery of skills screening tools and processes used by Jobcentre Plus advisers in their interactions with claimants. The study also examined how the...
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Understanding the Behaviour and Decision-making of Employees in Handling Conflicts and Disputes at Work
This review of the literature, commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, aimed to understand the behaviour and decision-making of employees in handling conflicts and disputes at work. The government believes that more can...
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Study on a Comprehensive Overview on Traineeship Arrangements In Member States
IES led an EU-wide consortium, which included IRS Milan and BIBB, in carrying out a study to provide a comprehensive and comparative overview of traineeship arrangements in the EU, with particular emphasis on the legal frameworks and practices of...