The Gender Gap: Insecure work in the UK In an update from the Work Foundation ‘New analysis of UK labour market data reveals that working women are nearly twice as likely (1.8 times) as men to be in severely insecure work – and the situation worsens for mothers, disabled women, and women from Black, Pakistani…
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Next month (8th NOVEMBER – 13th DECEMBER 2022) sees the formal launch of the first Global Careers Month. The month will include events across the world and will soon be formally announced with a dedicated website. Global Careers Month is an initiative of the Inter-Agency Group on Career Guidance which includes the International Labour Organisation,…
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A new report has been published that sets out Interim Findings from an ongoing Independent Review of Education in Northern Ireland (NI) This review stems from a key commitment within New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) which set out priorities for the power-sharing NI Executive. The deal includes numerous commitments to address the ongoing challenges in…
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Year 3 Evaluation and Impact Report In 2022, a total of 9,000+ children from 52 primary schools benefitted from 131 supported primary Career-Related learning (CRL) activities. These activities were developed by Education and Employers within its PrimaryFutures programme and Learn by Design. Volunteers doing a wide range of jobs, from sectors and diverse backgrounds came…
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Careers and employability support services are vital parts of a well-functioning society. These services are increasingly recognised by employers, governments, and citizens as value-added means to help support individuals’ transitions into meaningful learning and work. Transitions in and out of work, changes in physical and mental health, identity crisis, moving to another area and feeling…
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Chris Percy (Senior Associate) gives formal evidence to the Education Select Committee https://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/85c9b932-d21b-4556-84d9-ac50b569a00c
This month’s labour market statistics present a complicated picture that hints at a difficult winter ahead. Despite unemployment falling to lows not seen in nearly half a century, this quarter saw an alarming increase in the number of people who are out of work and not looking for a job due to long-term illness. Although…
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dmh associates and colleagues are deeply saddened by the death of Queen Elizabeth II and pay tribute to her dedication and longstanding service. We send our deepest condolences to the Royal Family during this somber time. Dr Deirdre Hughes was extremely fortunate to have met the Queen when she received her award of OBE in…
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The number of young adults outside of education, employment or training and not seeking jobs rose to the highest number since the start of the pandemic, adding to strains on the labor market. So called NEETs aged 18 to 24 who were also economically inactive rose by 118,000 from a year ago to 447,000 in…
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The Green Jobs Barometer measures the relative performance of UK regions and industry sectors on their progress developing green jobs* over time. It aims to build an evidence base to assess and support a fair transition to net zero. “Left unchecked, green employment will grow in the most fertile spots, but not necessarily where they’re…
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