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Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era (2018)
Journal Article
Brown, R., McQuaid, R., Raeside, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2019). Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era. British Journal of Industrial Relations, 57(1), 62-85. https://doi.org/10.1111/bjir.12309

This article considers whether employee ownership mitigates the negative workplace outcomes identified by the Disconnected Capitalism Thesis (DCT). Drawing on a programme of in‐depth interviews with workers and managers in employee‐owned businesses (... Read More about Buying into Capitalism? Employee Ownership in a Disconnected Era.

Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity (2017)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Dutton, M. (2017, May). Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity. Presented at Border Crossing: Implications for Civil Society in a 'Dis'-United Kingdom

Drawing on qualitative longitudinal research with third sector organisations (TSOs) in Scotland, this paper explores how the independence of TSOs has been affected by changing relationships with local authorities and the Scottish Government in the co... Read More about Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity.

Workforce Resilience - Initial Research (2017)
Report
Dutton, M., Robert, R., & Graham, H. (2017). Workforce Resilience - Initial Research. Glasgow, Scotland: Skills Development Scotland

No abstract available.

A study of the UK Information Workforce. (2016)
Report
Hall, H., Irving, C., Ryan, B., Raeside, R., Dutton, M., & Chen, T. (2016). A study of the UK Information Workforce. London: The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals

In 2014, CILIP and the Archives Records Association (UK & Ireland) (ARA) commissioned Edinburgh Napier University to undertake major research to map the workforce across the Library, Archives, Records, Information and Knowledge Management Services an... Read More about A study of the UK Information Workforce..

Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity (2016)
Journal Article
Egdell, V., & Dutton, M. (2017). Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity. Voluntary Sector Review, 8(1), 25-40. https://doi.org/10.1332/204080516x14739278719772

Third sector organisations deliver a range of public services for government. They are valued and trusted by commissioners, clients and wider society because of their independence. However, the extent to which the third sector is independent is quest... Read More about Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity.

Employer demands from business graduates (2016)
Journal Article
McMurray, S., Dutton, M., McQuaid, R. W., & Richard, A. (2016). Employer demands from business graduates. Education and Training, 58(1), 112-132. https://doi.org/10.1108/et-02-2014-0017

This paper reports on research carried out with employers to determine demand for graduate business and management skills in the Scottish workforce. The research found that the factors which were most important to employers when recruiting graduates... Read More about Employer demands from business graduates.

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

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors (2013)
Report
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.

Employee demand for skills: a review of evidence and policy (2009)
Report
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.

A Scottish Living Wage (2008)
Report
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)
Report
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.

Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states (2006)
Presentation / Conference Contribution
Lindsay, C., McQuaid, R., & Dutton, M. (2006, December). Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states. Paper presented at Delni Aspen

New forms of inter-agency co-operation have gained increasing prominence in the development and delivery of activation strategies. This article compares different models of inter-agency co-operation, drawing on case study research in Denmark, the Ne... Read More about Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states.