Tag Archives: employment

This depression is the longest in modern history, so why is the economy still creating jobs?

By Guest | Published: January 25, 2013

With today’s GDP figures confirming this is the longest depression in modern UK history, IPPR’s Spencer Thompson asks why the economy is still creating jobs.

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Today’s labour market figures are good, but it is possible to claim too much for them

By Richard Exell | Published: January 23, 2013

Any government would be pleased with today’s labour market figures, but it is possible to claim too much for them, writes Richard Exell.

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The labour market in 2013 – what’s in store?

By Richard Exell | Published: January 4, 2013

Richard Exell looks at what the labour market has in store for 2013.

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Today’s jobs stats are good, but there’s still a great deal of ground to make up

By Richard Exell | Published: December 12, 2012

Richard Exell analyses the latest labour market statistics.

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Chart: Employment may be up, but police, NHS and education jobs are being slashed

By Shamik Das | Published: December 12, 2012

This morning’s headline stats are encouraging, with employment up and unemployment down; however, the disappearance of key public sector workers continues…

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Chart: Census data highlights, once again, gender bias in jobs market

By Shamik Das | Published: December 11, 2012

The latest Census 2011 data shows, once more, the very clear gender bias in employment – in the types of work men and women have and the number of hours worked.

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Poll exclusive: What are the barriers to fair work?

By Guest | Published: December 7, 2012

Unequal pay, discrimination and lack of opportunities for career progression are the top three barriers to workplace fairness, a new poll reveals today.

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The Work Programme isn’t working

By Guest | Published: November 27, 2012

Compared to its predecessor the Flexible New Deal, the Work Programme isn’t working, writes IPPR North’s Bill Davies.

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The abject failure of the Work Programme

By Shamik Das | Published: November 27, 2012

Official figures from the DWP show just how big a failure the government’s Work Programme has been.

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Jobs stats are encouraging, but with poor growth, serious challenges lie ahead

By Richard Exell | Published: November 14, 2012

Richard Exell analyses the latest labour market statistics.

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