Projects and case studies

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  • Mindfulness in support of organisational change

    IES, in partnership with Cranfield University, was commissioned by a government department to conduct a systematic review of industry best practice on workplace mindfulness-based applications.The review considered the potential of mindfulness...

  • Case studies of integrated working in health and social care

    The LGA wanted to identify successful examples of where councils had integrated working with health in the area of social care in a way that delivered positive outcomes in the community.Other forms of service integration were also...

  • Evidence reviews and economic analysis for NICE guidance on workplace health of older workers

    The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) commissioned IES, in conjunction with the Work Foundation and the Universities of York and Lancaster, to provide a series of evidence reviews on the barriers, success factors and cost...

  • Evaluation of Napo for Teachers

    The Napo Teacher Toolkits aimed to introduce health and safety topics to primary school children in an educational, yet fun and imaginative way using clips and activities centring on the Napo character.IES carried out the evaluation of...

  • Review of Successful OSH Benchmarking Initiatives

    The aim of this project was to carry out a review of OSH benchmarking schemes that had been set up at sector, member state or European level. The review aimed to assess the benefits that such schemes could deliver as well as their limitations and...

  • Seminars on long-term sickness absence, on behalf of Eversheds

    IES researchers Sally Wilson and Jim Hillage participated in a series of seminars organised by Eversheds about long-term sickness absence and the new Health and Work Service.

  • Understanding institutional provision for students with mental health problems/physical impairments

    IES was commissioned by HEFCE to carry out case study research with higher education institutions and further education colleges. The research aimed to understand how support was provided and funded for students with severe mental health...

  • Talent, succession and employee development for a council

    IES worked with the Director of Resources and his team at Harrow Council to address their challenges of succession planning and staff development and to embed still further the positive culture of employee engagement which their Gold Standard...

  • Health Coaching for Behavioural Change pilot: impact assessment

    Health Coaching for Behavioural Change is a brand new approach to helping people better self-manage long-term health conditions and make the lifestyle changes that will help them.IES will assess the impact of a regional 'health coaching'...

  • Barristers' Working Lives 2013

    For the second time, IES is teaming up with Employment Research Ltd to carry out a survey of the Bar profession. Half of the barristers who are registered to practise in the UK have received an invitation (via email or post) to participate in a...