Prof Chris WarhurstLink opens in a new window presented research on what constitutes healthy employment based on IER's recent findings, and also chaired multiple conference sessions. Prof Trine LarsenLink opens in a new window, working with co-authors, investigated the health protection strategies employed by platform workers operating within digital environments characterised by algorithmic management, often referred to as a "digital panopticon". Dr Sangwoo LeeLink opens in a new window led an international collaborative presentation with co-authors from six GIG-OSHLink opens in a new window partner countries, exploring job quality and mental wellbeing disparities between on-location and web-based platform workers across these countries.
IER researchers present at the International Apprenticeship conference
Their paper, titled 'The Road Less Travelled: The Passage Towards a Market-Based Apprenticeship System in England', examined the impact of policy changes on apprenticeship training content and participation levels within England's apprenticeship system. The research considers how various policy shifts and developments have influenced the evolution of apprenticeship provision, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by market-based approaches to skills development.
Professor Philip Taylor gave evidence to the 'Preparing for an Ageing Society' inquiry
IER’s Professor Philip Taylor, along with Professor Lynda Gratton from London Business School and Professor Wendy Loretto from Edinburgh Business School, gave oral evidence in May to the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee inquiry 'Preparing for an Ageing Society'. Read MoreLink opens in a new window
A particular focus of the inquiry is workforce ageing and the prolongation of working lives. Questions touched on trends in employment for the over-50s, choices and challenges regarding work and retirement, skills, the effects of automation and new technologies on older workers’ job prospects, intersectionality and age, public policy overseas, and public advocacy on ageing and work.
Practical insights for using public procurement to promote gender equality
Public procurement is increasingly used as a tool to promote social policy goals. Yet, while academic research takes a growing interest in the strategic use of public procurement as a policy tool, practical guidance remains rather scarce. In a (German language) contribution to the eminent Handbook for Equal Opportunity Officers in Germany (the "Rechtshandbuch für Frauen- und Gleichstellungsbeauftragte"), IER's Dr E.K. SarterLink opens in a new window provides insights into possibilities and approaches of strategically leveraging public spending for goods, works, and services as a tool for promoting gender equality. Read MoreLink opens in a new window
Based on an introduction to the foundations of public procurement, this contribution highlights that gender equality can be fostered by consciously designing the object of purchase as well as by using equality-related criteria and obligations. The particular aspects included thereby need to be geared to the contract. Showcasing the wide variety of possible requirements that can be used to promote gender equality, this chapter provides practical examples for including different gender-related aspects in public procurement.
Congratulations to CEDEFOP on reaching this incredible milestone—50 years of driving forward vocational education and training across Europe. At the Warwick Institute for Employment Research (IER), we’re proud to have collaborated with CEDEFOP over the years on projects that explore the future of skills, work, and learning. It’s been a pleasure working together to support evidence-based policy and help shape better outcomes for people and labour markets across Europe. Here’s to the next 50 years of impact and innovation.
Skills2Capabilities conference on 13 and 14 November
The end of project conference, open to all, will be showcasing groundbreaking research on the evolution of skills systems to meet the demands of the modern economy and society. Organised by the consortium partners, including the IER, it will take place on the 13th and 14th of November in Maastricht. The programme and further details are available via the Skills2Capabilities websiteLink opens in a new window. Read MoreLink opens in a new window
Check out the latest Skills2Capabilities project publication, an interactive toolLink opens in a new window on indicators of transformation across European regions, accompanied by a technical reportLink opens in a new window. The tool highlights that structural transformations often occur at the regional level and should be analysed accordingly.
