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Employee demand for skills: a review of evidence and policy (2009)
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Johnson, S., Sawicki, S., Pearson, C., Lindsay, C., McQuaid, R. W., Dutton, M., & Enterprise, W. M. (2009). Employee demand for skills: a review of evidence and policy. Edinburgh: UK Commission for Employment and Skills

This report presents the results of a detailed review of evidence and policy relating to the factors that influence the engagement of the individual in skills development. It incorporates a broad range of formal and informal learning activities, deli... Read More about Employee demand for skills: a review of evidence and policy.

Evaluation Of The Working For Families Fund 2004-2008 SG (2009)
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Mcquaid, R., Bond, S., & Fuertes, V. (2009). Evaluation Of The Working For Families Fund 2004-2008 SG. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

This report summarises the Final Evaluation Report of the Working for Families Fund (WFF) programme from 2004-08. It was carried out by the Employment Research Institute, Napier University, Edinburgh, for the Scottish Government over this period. Ove... Read More about Evaluation Of The Working For Families Fund 2004-2008 SG.

A Scottish Living Wage (2008)
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McQuaid, R., Raeside, R., Canduela, J., & Dutton, M. (2008). A Scottish Living Wage. Glasgow: Poverty Alliance

This report by the Employment Research Institute, Napier University, Edinburgh, for the Poverty Alliance has two objectives: first, to set out a methodology for identifying a Scottish Living Wage. Second, to use that methodology to suggest the rate a... Read More about A Scottish Living Wage.

The Economic Impacts of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens/ Final IRB World Series, 31st May – 1st June 2008 (2008)
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McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., Raeside, R., & Canduela, J. (2008). The Economic Impacts of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens/ Final IRB World Series, 31st May – 1st June 2008. Edinburgh, Scotland: Scottish Rugby Union

This report presents the results of a brief study into the contribution of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens World Series, at Murrayfield, Edinburgh on 31st May and 1st June 2008 to the economies of Scotland and the City of Edinburgh. It was carr... Read More about The Economic Impacts of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens/ Final IRB World Series, 31st May – 1st June 2008.

Employer recruitment preferences and discrimination: a stated preference experiment. (2008)
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McQuaid, R. W., & Bergmann, A. (2008). Employer recruitment preferences and discrimination: a stated preference experiment

This paper presents a novel approach of applying stated preference methods in the field of labour economics. Differences in behaviour and labour market disadvantage are connected to the presence, and ages of children, the so-called ‘family gap’. Ther... Read More about Employer recruitment preferences and discrimination: a stated preference experiment..

Working for Families (2007)
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Mcquaid, R., Bond, S., & Fuertes, V. (2007). Working for Families. Edinburgh: Scottish Government

This report presents an evaluation of Phase 1 of the Working for Families Fund (WFF) covering 2004-06. WFF was established to invest in new initiatives to improve the employability of parents who have difficulties in participating in the labour marke... Read More about Working for Families.

Western Isles Ferry fares mechanism study: a report for Conhairle nan Eilean Siar. (2006)
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McQuaid, R. W., Greig, M., Baird, A., & Pedersen, R. N. (2006). Western Isles Ferry fares mechanism study: a report for Conhairle nan Eilean Siar

The study assessed the ferry operation under the existing fare structure and identified potential fare and operational models that could be applied or adapted to the Western Isles ferry routes. Recommendations were made on the most effective ferry fa... Read More about Western Isles Ferry fares mechanism study: a report for Conhairle nan Eilean Siar..

Jobs for the boys and the girls: promoting a smart, successful and equal Scotland – the final report of the Scottish component of the EOC’s general formal investigation into occupational segregation. (2005)
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Thomson, E., Campbell, J., Gillespie, M., & McKay, A. (2005). Jobs for the boys and the girls: promoting a smart, successful and equal Scotland – the final report of the Scottish component of the EOC’s general formal investigation into occupational se

Examines the concentration of men and women in different occupations in Scotland. Identifies the reasons for gender stereotypical career choices in Scotland. Outlines the economic impact of occupational segregation. Discusses Scottish and EU measures... Read More about Jobs for the boys and the girls: promoting a smart, successful and equal Scotland – the final report of the Scottish component of the EOC’s general formal investigation into occupational segregation..

Disabilities and Poverty. (2005)
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MacPherson, S. (2005). Disabilities and Poverty

Many of us will remember, albeit with varying degrees of clarity and happiness, those days at school when we received the yearly ‘report card’ to take home for inspection. While the format of these varied between schools and different areas of the... Read More about Disabilities and Poverty..

The importance of transport in business location decisions-scoping study. (2003)
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McQuaid, R. W., Greig, M., Smyth, A., & Cooper, J. A. (2003). The importance of transport in business location decisions-scoping study

The aim of this project was to review current literature of issues considered by businesses in choosing where they locate / relocate and in particular, the significance and importance to which transport is a factor within that decision-making process... Read More about The importance of transport in business location decisions-scoping study..

Digital television for all: A report on accessibility and inclusive design. Appendix E - Investigating the inclusivity of digital television set-top box receivers (2003)
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Clarkson, J., & Keates, S. (2003). Digital television for all: A report on accessibility and inclusive design. Appendix E - Investigating the inclusivity of digital television set-top box receivers. The Generics Group

This report contains a summary of work carried out by the Inclusive Design team at the University of Cambridge on behalf of The Generics Group. It describes the team?s audit of digital television (DTV) equipment with regard to its accessibility. The... Read More about Digital television for all: A report on accessibility and inclusive design. Appendix E - Investigating the inclusivity of digital television set-top box receivers.

Employee Voice and Training at Work: An Analysis of Case Studies and WERS98: (579712011-001) (2003)
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Rainbird, H., Sutherland, J., Edwards, P., Holly, L., & Munro, A. (2003). Employee Voice and Training at Work: An Analysis of Case Studies and WERS98: (579712011-001). PsycEXTRA Dataset: Department of Trade and Industry

Developed institutions of employee voice are rare across British industry. Case study evidence suggests that approaches to training are more effective when management and employees are jointly involved in decision-making. They also reveal tension bet... Read More about Employee Voice and Training at Work: An Analysis of Case Studies and WERS98: (579712011-001).

An assessment of the economic impact of the Skye Bridge tolls: research report. (2002)
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McQuaid, R. W., & Greig, M. (2002). An assessment of the economic impact of the Skye Bridge tolls: research report

Outlines the background leading to the commissioning of this report from Napier University, reviews the findings which point to the present Bridge tolls regime as suppressing the economy of Skye, and presents the case for early reduction in the lev... Read More about An assessment of the economic impact of the Skye Bridge tolls: research report..