We might be facing a cost of living crisis, but nothing in the world can dampen our Christmas spirit. For businesses, the run-up to the holidays is one of the most important sales periods of the year, and 2023 is no different. In light of this, employers are gearing up for this festive season spending Continued »
Health related economic inactivity is arguably the biggest social and economic challenge facing today’s labour market, writes Daniel Muir, Research Economist at IES Economic inactivity due to long-term ill health has risen dramatically in recent years, up by 500,000 people since before the pandemic. And there is little sign of this trend slowing down, especially as Continued »
Green jobs are back in the spotlight, but how many green jobs actually are there and how can we support their growth? asks Ben Brindle, Research Economist (Fellow) at IES. The recent announcement from Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer to introduce a “British jobs bonus” should the party win the next general election has thrown Continued »
This summer, around 800,000 students graduated from university, many of whom are now entering the job market for the first time. Unfortunately, the graduate jobs market is a mixed bag. Recent graduates, those who graduated post-2020, are facing unemployment rates of 12% and graduate jobs are in decline year-on-year. But are UK graduates alone in Continued »
One of the most widely acknowledged challenges faced by the UK’s economy and labour market is regional inequality. There are huge differences in the opportunities available to people across our country depending on where they are. In a previous blog, we looked at how productivity differs by area, with a focus on the gap between Continued »
In June 2023, it was announced that universal basic income will be trialled for the first time in England, but there is a host of pros and cons to consider to make it a success, writes Daniel Muir, Research Economist at IES The trial, which will be run by the think-tank Autonomy, will see a Continued »
As the days get shorter and the nights draw in, it’s time to get cosy. If you love all things warm, comfortable, and relaxing then you probably need to find yourself a cosy job to match your cosy mentality. If you wait for autumn all year round, then we’ve created the perfect list of jobs Continued »
Are you a foodie with ambitions of working in the food industry? If you know your dough ball from your doughnut then this list of roles is perfect for you! We’ve found 15 of the best jobs for foodies from working in a restaurant to writing about restaurants. You might even be surprised by some Continued »
It is fair to say that the UK economy has not been in great shape in recent years. Growth has been poor since the financial crisis, and inequality has remained high, with poor labour productivity a factor behind both of those issues. In this blog, we look at the productivity gap between second city Greater Continued »