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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..

Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland. (2014)
Report
Dutton, M., & Raeside, R. (2014). Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

The Employment Research Institute (ERI) was commissioned by the Scottish Government to identify ways in which equalities groups can be better represented at board level in the public, private and third sectors. The purpose of the research was to iden... Read More about Overcoming barriers to equality and diversity on boards in Scotland..

Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage. (2014)
Report
Dutton, M., Raeside, R., Chen, T., & Mazza, T. (2013). Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage. Glasgow, Scotland: Glasgow City Council

The Living Wage (LW) is perceived by some to be a social and economic good. The beneficial aspects of implementing a LW is to increase employee pay, reduce household poverty and mitigate against in work poverty. Other benefits would be to enhance mor... Read More about Evaluating the impact of the Glasgow living wage..

Renfrewshire Poverty Commission (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M. (2014, November). Renfrewshire Poverty Commission. Presented at Renfrewshire Tackling Poverty Commission, Renfrewshire

The Glasgow Living Wage (GLW) was introduced in 2009 and is currently £7.65 an hour. Across Glasgow, 130 employers have committed to paying their employees no less than the GLW. By ensuring that employees receive a salary that provides a socially acc... Read More about Renfrewshire Poverty Commission.

Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2014, October). Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity. Paper presented at The Third Sector, the State and the Market: challenges and opportunities in an era of austerity, The Ci

In an age of austerity the third sector is facing opportunities and challenges in its relations with the State and the Market as organisations grapple with a changing political, policy and financial climate. Drawing on a four year qualitative longitu... Read More about Third Sector Independence: Relations with the State and the Market in an Age of Austerity.

The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., Raeside, R., Mazza, T., & Chen, T. (2014, September). The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage. Presented at Evaluating the Impact of Research in Society

A structural analysis of the the Glasgow economy and labour market focussing on factors relevant to the payment of the Glasgow Living Wage (GLW). • A review of living wage research in other parts of the UK. • An evaluation of the impact of the GL... Read More about The Economic Impact of the Glasgow Living Wage.

Independence: is it a myth? (2014)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M., & Egdell, V. (2014, May). Independence: is it a myth?. Presented at Changing Landscapes for the Third Sector, National Council for Voluntary Organisations, London