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Third sector experiences of work programme delivery (2016)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., Dutton, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2016). Third sector experiences of work programme delivery. Journal of Social Policy, 45(4), 729-746. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0047279416000271

This paper explores the organisational experiences of governmental policy change and implementation on the third sector. Using a four-year longitudinal study of 13 third sector organisations (TSOs) it provides evidence based on the experiences of, an... Read More about Third sector experiences of work programme delivery.

Act now or miss your gender targets. (2015)
Other
Dutton, M. (2015). Act now or miss your gender targets. [The Scotsman]

VOLUNTARY approach is not enough if Nicola Sturgeon’s ambition of boardroom 50:50 by 2020 is to be realised, says Dr Matthew Dutton.

Diversity in Construction - A partnership project to address gender segregation in the construction industry. (2015)
Report
Dutton, M., & Wooley, G. (2015). Diversity in Construction - A partnership project to address gender segregation in the construction industry

“Diversity in Construction“ is a project undertaken by Equate Scotland and the Employment Research Institute in partnership with Skills Development Scotland, to address the issue of gender segregation in the construction industry. Despite a wide ran... Read More about Diversity in Construction - A partnership project to address gender segregation in the construction industry..

The rationale and practice of gender specific employability services. (2014)
Report
Dutton, M., Lister, B., Canduela, J., Botfield, J., & Drogony, M. (2014). The rationale and practice of gender specific employability services. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

As the pace of labour market activation and welfare reform increases, women are increasingly expected to engage with the labour market. In many cases this transition will be managed effectively by the individual with minimal third party support. Howe... Read More about The rationale and practice of gender specific employability services..

The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third sector in Scotland: A Longitudinal Study (2009 - 2013): Year 4 and Final Report (2013)
Report
Dutton, M., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R. W., & Osborne, S. P. (2013). The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third sector in Scotland: A Longitudinal Study (2009 - 2013): Year 4 and Final Report. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has acknowledged that the third sector has a key role to play in delivering public services that are high quality, continually improving, efficient and responsive to local people’s needs. This study explores the experien... Read More about The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third sector in Scotland: A Longitudinal Study (2009 - 2013): Year 4 and Final Report.

The growth of employee owned businesses in Scotland. (2012)
Report
Dutton, M., Raeside, R., Canduela, J., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). The growth of employee owned businesses in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Enterprise

This report presents the findings of an investigation into the growth performance and growth dynamics of a selection of Scottish EOBs compared to a peer group of companies who have conventional ownership structures. The report was commissioned by Sco... Read More about The growth of employee owned businesses in Scotland..

The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector inScotland: A Longitudinal Study Year Three Report(2009-2012). (2012)
Report
Osborne, S. P., Bond, S., Dutton, M., Honore, E., & Egdell, V. (2012). The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector inScotland: A Longitudinal Study Year Three Report(2009-2012). Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

This report outlines findings from the first three years of a longitudinal research project examining ‘The Changing Public Services Landscape in Scotland: Opportunities and Challenges’. This work was commissioned by the Scottish Government and, us... Read More about The Opportunities and Challenges of the Changing Public Services Landscape for the Third Sector inScotland: A Longitudinal Study Year Three Report(2009-2012)..

Ageing, skills and participation in work-related training in Britain: assessing the position of older workers (2012)
Journal Article
Canduela, J., Dutton, M., Johnson, S., Lindsay, C., Raeside, R., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Ageing, skills and participation in work-related training in Britain: assessing the position of older workers. Work, Employment and Society, 26, 42-60. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017011426303

Policy makers have introduced a number of measures to encourage older workers to stay in the labour market, with improving access to training a particular priority. Policy action appeared justified by evidence that older workers are less likely to pa... Read More about Ageing, skills and participation in work-related training in Britain: assessing the position of older workers.

Regionally Coherent Access and Employability Provision:Employer Demand for Business and Management Graduates. (2012)
Report
McMurray, S., Richard, A., Dutton, M., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Regionally Coherent Access and Employability Provision:Employer Demand for Business and Management Graduates. Edinburgh, Scotland: Edinburgh Napier University

This report presents findings from research with 71 employers of Edinburgh Napier University Business School (ENUBS) graduates across Scotland. Employers were asked to identify the academic, vocational and soft skills they sought when recruiting grad... Read More about Regionally Coherent Access and Employability Provision:Employer Demand for Business and Management Graduates..