All Outputs (186)

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.

Climate Change: The Role of the Individual (2012)
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Kerr, G. (2012). Climate Change: The Role of the Individual. Scottish Parliament: The Scottish Parliament

The Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009 sets targets for Scotland to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2020 and 80% by 2050, based on 1990 levels. In order to achieve this target, it is widely recognised that individuals have a very import... Read More about Climate Change: The Role of the Individual.

Addressing The Issue Of Unemployment Among Disadvantaged Youth In Scotland (2012)
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Hollywood, E., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. (2012). Addressing The Issue Of Unemployment Among Disadvantaged Youth In Scotland. Brussels: European Commission

Effects of scarring on transitions of young people in the UK (2012)
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Raeside, R., McQuaid, R., Egdell, V., Hollywood, E., & Graham, H. (2012). Effects of scarring on transitions of young people in the UK. Brussels: European Commission

Engaging low skilled employees in workplace learning: new research with lower skilled employees. (2012)
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McQuaid, R. W., Raeside, R., Canduela, J., Egdell, V., Lindsay, C., Richard, A., & Blackledge, G. (2012). Engaging low skilled employees in workplace learning: new research with lower skilled employees. London, UK: UK Commission for Employment and Skills

The Employee Demand study (UKCES, 2009) highlighted the significant barriers to learning that are faced by a number of UK employees. This report sets out the findings of a study into the motivators and barriers to participation in workplace learning... Read More about Engaging low skilled employees in workplace learning: new research with lower skilled employees..

Skills for Scotland (2012)
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Allford, R. (2012). Skills for Scotland. https://issuu.com/skillsforscotland/docs/skills4scotland: Edinburgh Napier University

Skills for Scotland project was an £500,000 ERDF funded project set up in response to the skills shortage identified by the Scottish Government (2010-2015) to build workforce capacity. It aimed to tap into the expertise of Scotland's universities... Read More about Skills for Scotland.

Age Management Case Study 5 - Hospitality (2012)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 5 - Hospitality. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This brochure is a business case for age management in the hospitality sector. The brochure was part of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing project (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk). It was distributed to the SMEs in the social care sector p... Read More about Age Management Case Study 5 - Hospitality.

Age Management Case Study 1 - Social Care. (2012)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 1 - Social Care. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This brochure is a business case for age management in the social care sector. The brochure was part of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing project (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk). It was distributed to the SMEs in the social care sector p... Read More about Age Management Case Study 1 - Social Care..

Age Management Case Study 3 - Social Care b. (2012)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 3 - Social Care b. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This brochure is a business case for age management in the social care sector. The brochure was part of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing project (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk). It was distributed to the SMEs in the social care sector p... Read More about Age Management Case Study 3 - Social Care b..

Age Management Case Study 4 - Environmental Services. (2012)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 4 - Environmental Services. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This brochure is a business case for age management in the environmental services sector. The brochure was part of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing project (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk). It was distributed to the SMEs in the social ca... Read More about Age Management Case Study 4 - Environmental Services..

Age Management Case Study 6 - Social Care & Housing. (2012)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., & McQuaid, R. W. (2012). Age Management Case Study 6 - Social Care & Housing. Edinburgh, Scotland: European Commission

This brochure is a business case for age management in the social care and housing sector. The brochure was part of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing project (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk). It was distributed to the SMEs in the social c... Read More about Age Management Case Study 6 - Social Care & Housing..

Active ageing executive summary. (2011)
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Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., McQuaid, R. W., & Guest, P. (2011). Active ageing executive summary. Edinburgh: Employment Research Institute

This booklet is the executive summary of the final project report of the Social Experimentation for Active Ageing (see http://www.eri.napier.ac.uk).

An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services (2011)
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McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2011). An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services. Scotland: Barnardo's

The overall aim of the research was to evaluate the contribution of BW to young people, employers, society and in meeting national outcomes. Evidence was gathered through interviews with: 36 young people participating in the BW programme; 32 employe... Read More about An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services.

Child Welfare Hearing Reports: A Scoping Study on the Commissioning, Preparation and Use of Bar Reports (2011)
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Whitecross, R. W. (2011). Child Welfare Hearing Reports: A Scoping Study on the Commissioning, Preparation and Use of Bar Reports

A study of the use of Child Welfare Reports in Child Welfare Hearings in Scottish Sherifff Courts.

Research teaching linkages: Research! Isn't that something academics do? (2010)
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Steven, G. (2010). Research teaching linkages: Research! Isn't that something academics do?. Edinburgh: Edinburgh Napier University

PROMOTING INVESTMENT AND INCREASING EMPLOYMENT AMONG THE ECONOMICALLY INACTIVE – A REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICE Final report to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland Final Report November 2010 (2010)
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Mcquaid, R., Fuertes, V., Egdell, V., Bergmann, A., & Green, A. E. (2010). PROMOTING INVESTMENT AND INCREASING EMPLOYMENT AMONG THE ECONOMICALLY INACTIVE – A REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICE Final report to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Nor

Final report to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland. This report sets out the findings from a study into strategies that link the promotion of investment and the employment of economically inactive groups. The ai... Read More about PROMOTING INVESTMENT AND INCREASING EMPLOYMENT AMONG THE ECONOMICALLY INACTIVE – A REVIEW OF BEST PRACTICE Final report to the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment, Northern Ireland Final Report November 2010.

The learning curve: the key to future management? (2010)
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Steven, G. (2010). The learning curve: the key to future management?. London: Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

Learning curve models have many practical applications since they predict how long it will take to undertake future tasks. Management accountants must consequently take account of the impact of learning for planning, control and decision-making.... Read More about The learning curve: the key to future management?.