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Brief report from Early-stage Researchers' Conference - Bordeaux. (2014)
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Fuertes, V., Zimmermann, K., Bourgeois, C., & Bussi, M. (2014). Brief report from Early-stage Researchers' Conference - Bordeaux. Bordeaux, France: European Commission

At a time of major challenges to welfare systems and specifically to labour market policies the theme of the conference is extremely topical. Understanding of the most effective and efficient design and implementation of public policies, including em... Read More about Brief report from Early-stage Researchers' Conference - Bordeaux..

Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee. (2014)
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Egdell, V., & Graham, H. (2014). Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Government

This document presents a summary of the findings of the evaluation of the Scottish Older People's Assembly Seminars 2014 (SOPA Seminars 2014) on the impact of welfare reform on older people. The evaluation was conducted by the Employment Research Ins... Read More about Scottish older people's assembly (SOPA) seminars 2014 evaluation report. Report to the Scottish Older People’s Assembly Committee..

e-Placement Scotland - Defining the placement landscape for computing (2014)
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Allford, R., & Smith, S. (2014). e-Placement Scotland - Defining the placement landscape for computing. Edinbrurgh Napier University: e-Placement Scotland

This publication aims to introduce employers and employer bodies to e-Placement Scotland and its work with Scotland’s Universities to produce quality work placements in the computing industry.
• e-Placement Scotland is a strategic partnership betwee... Read More about e-Placement Scotland - Defining the placement landscape for computing.

The Local Governance of Social Cohesion in EuropeINTERNATIONAL COMPARISON - LOCALISE programme WP4 Comparative report (2013)
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Fuertes, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2013). The Local Governance of Social Cohesion in EuropeINTERNATIONAL COMPARISON - LOCALISE programme WP4 Comparative report. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

Local Worlds of Social Cohesion - The Local Dimension of Integrated Social and Employment Policy, LOCALISE for short, is a Seventh Framework collaborative research project funded by the European Commission (localise-research.eu for details).

The... Read More about The Local Governance of Social Cohesion in EuropeINTERNATIONAL COMPARISON - LOCALISE programme WP4 Comparative report.

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors. (2013)
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McQuaid, R. W., & Pocher, E. (2013). Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors. Edinburgh, Scotland: Institute of Directors, Employment Research Instirute, Edinburgh Napier University

This study examines the contributions, roles, skills, training opportunities and recruitment procedures of non-executive directors (or trustees) in public, private and Third sector organisations in Scotland, and how improvements to these could be mad... Read More about Strengthening the contribution of non-executive directors and trustees to Scottish boards in the private, public and third sectors..

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors (2013)
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McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., & Pocher, E. (2013). Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

This report examines the role of non-executive directors in public, private and third sector organisations in Scotland. It considers how their role could be changed to improve the governance and oversight role performed by non-exectuive directors.... Read More about Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors.

The Local Governance of Social Cohesion:UNITED KINGDOM Country Analysis - LOCALISE FP7 WP4 National Report (2013)
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Fuertes, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2013). The Local Governance of Social Cohesion:UNITED KINGDOM Country Analysis - LOCALISE FP7 WP4 National Report. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This report is the UK part of the Seventh Framework European Commission programme: Local Worlds of Social Cohesion (LOCALISE). LOCALISE is focused on the organisational challenges of integrating social and employment policy, partly in response to the... Read More about The Local Governance of Social Cohesion:UNITED KINGDOM Country Analysis - LOCALISE FP7 WP4 National Report.

Learning in the Workplace: Initiatives through Learning to Work 2, Placements and Internships (2013)
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Irving, C., & Allford, R. (2013). Learning in the Workplace: Initiatives through Learning to Work 2, Placements and Internships. Scottish Higher Education Employability Forum

Irving, C., & Allford, R. (2013). Learning in the Workplace: Initiatives through Learning to Work 2, Placements and Internships - a summary of findings in work placements: where are we now, impact and lessons learned?. Higher Education Academy

Review of Institute Progress (2012)
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Allford, R., & Mackenzie, R. (2012). Review of Institute Progress. Edinburgh Napier University

Review of Institute Progress (igov): Strategic level project testing governance arrangement for 7 Research Institutes and benchmark against 6 UK wide HEIs. Undertook qualitative research, matching with HESA data and management accounts. Reporting to... Read More about Review of Institute Progress.

Health and Wellbeing of Employees in Employee Owned Businesses (2012)
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McQuaid, R., Hollywood, E., Bond, S., Canduela, J., Richard, A., & Blackledge, G. (2012). Health and Wellbeing of Employees in Employee Owned Businesses. Scotland: Employee Ownership Association

This research examines the relationship between working for an employee owned business and the levels of health and wellbeing among employees. It was carried out by the Employment Research
Institute (ERI) and commissioned by the Employee Ownership... Read More about Health and Wellbeing of Employees in Employee Owned Businesses.

Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments. (2012)
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McMurray, S. (2012). Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments. Edinburgh, Scotland: Poverty Alliance

Since Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) was introduced in 2008, it has generated huge media attention and no small amount of controversy. The purpose of this briefing paper is to highlight the ongoing impact of ESA, and considers the background,... Read More about Employment and Support Allowance - latest developments..

Wage Scarring – The problem of a bad start. (2012)
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Raeside, R., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Wage Scarring – The problem of a bad start. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

As the economic downturn continues in Europe, unemployment has risen in many countries.
Among these, the UK has an unemployment rate which now stands at 8% or 2.56 million
people. Of these people the unemployment rate amongst 16 to 24 year olds is... Read More about Wage Scarring – The problem of a bad start..

Genetics Healthcare & Public Health Screening in Scotland (2012)
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Kerr, G. (2012). Genetics Healthcare & Public Health Screening in Scotland. The Scottish Parliament: The Scottish Parliament

This briefing describes genetic healthcare services and public health screening programmes in Scotland. It includes a brief introduction to genetics in relation to healthcare; information on the four regional genetics services and an overview of rece... Read More about Genetics Healthcare & Public Health Screening in Scotland.