How effective is AI at providing careers advice? A new IER project will develop an evaluation framework to compare large language model careers guidance tools with human advisers. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
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Internationally recognised centre of excellence in labour market forecasting, analysis and employment research at the University of Warwick.
New HSE advisory group on workplace psychosocial hazards and stress In July, IER Director Chris Warhurst was invited to join a new Health & Safety Executive Advisory Group on Psychosocial Hazard Interventions. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
📢 New Publication: Digital Platforms, Decent Work and Developing Countries As platform work continues to expand in developing economies, Dr Jamelia Harris' article in Development in Practice examines how platform work fits within the decent work agenda. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
How the interaction of AI and algorithmic management shapes job quality outcomes! "The Dual Face of Workplace AI: A Typology of Digital Work Configurations and Job Quality Implications in Europe," Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
The European Commission is keen to deliver a Quality Jobs Roadmap. Director of IER, Chris Warhurst was invited to speak at a Cedefop event in Thessaloniki in June. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
Emily Erickson responds to Work and Pensions Committee report on youth, education and training Read the full report here: publications.parliament.uk/... Read more about VET2050 here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r...
👉We have been thinking about how best to involve and engage the public in research on work and health. Here is our plan: lnkd.in/drBQD-TH and visit the project page: lnkd.in/dP8FrMgu Gill Dix Meanu BAJWA-PATEL Sophie Staniszewska
🌍🍴 A Taste of the World at IER 🍴🌍 From dishes inspired by Korea, China, Kurdistan, Germany and Greece to regional dishes from Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Yorkshire and Coventry, it was a celebration of our diverse backgrounds and a great opportunity to come together 🌞✨
Early career workshops an ongoing success! Lovely note in SASE's President Roberto Pedersini conference address. Established by IER's Director Chris Warhurst these workshops have been running for 15 years and continue to inspire. sase.org/events/2026-bordeaux/
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Great APPG for Modern Employment meeting focusing on 'Building Mentally Health Workplaces'. Read more here => warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/c... Join our research => warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/c...
Launch of important Cedefop meeting to discuss improving the nexus between skills and productivity and job quality. IER University of Warwick feeding into the discussion. Emil Boc , representing the European Commission, says we need an ecosystem not egosystem approach, with everyone working together
UK vacancies fall to lowest for five years as wages grow faster than expected! Read Dr Sangwoo Lee's Expert Comment on ONS Labour Market Statistics (March 2026 - May 2026): lnkd.in/dBV7b9j3
What Does a High Quality VET System Look Like for Young People? The latest VET2050 blog is now available here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r... We are keen to hear your take/opinions, share them using this link: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r...
👉VET2050 - The latest blog is now available here! Exploring Place Based Perspectives on High Quality VET in a High-Quality VET System! Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r...
Creating Healthy Jobs! The project aims to better understand the links between job quality and health and to drive change so that jobs are designed with good health in mind. The team met in Warwick ahead of publication of its first output in May. warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/c...
📣 New framework to navigate skills in the UK! The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC) provides the most detailed, data-driven picture yet of the UK labour market. 👉 Try it here: skillsclassification.org/ Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/s...
Predicting skills shortages! Giving evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee inquiry ‘Youth employment, education and training’, IER’s Emily Erickson highlighted evidence from SkillsPulse. Emily's presentation: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8x6... Full version: parliamentlive.tv/event/ind...
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The VET2050 Project's April Newsletter has a roundup of news and activities. It's available on the project website: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r...
👉 Share your experience of the UK Skills Explorer! The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC) provides the most detailed, data-driven picture yet of the UK labour market. Try it: skillsclassification.org/ Create custom skill lists & provide feedback: skillsclassification.org/au...
Dr Sangwoo Lee challenges ‘Graduate Premium’ narrative at AERA 2026 and CGHE 2026! Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
Launch of the UK Standard Skills Classification! The UK Standard Skills Classification (SSC) offers the most detailed, data-driven picture yet of the UK labour market. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
How can international experience help address rising youth unemployment? IER’s Dr Emily Erickson gave evidence to the Work and Pensions Select Committee for their latest inquiry ‘Youth employment, education and training’, 📹 parliamentlive.tv/event/ind...
The Impact of AI on Green Jobs! IER's Peter Dickinson gave a presentation at the Career Development Institute (CDI)'s AI in Careers Lightning Conference on the impact of AI on green jobs. Read more here: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
📢 VET2050 - Calling all employers. We want your voice in crafting a vision for the future of vocational education in England! We are hosting an employer and sector body perspectives workshop on 11 May 2026 👉Join the mailing list to receive your invitation. warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/r...
🌍 Conference Presentation in Jamaica 🇯🇲 IER’s Dr Jamelia Harris presented early findings from the project “Colonial legacies and the labour market in the English-speaking Caribbean” at WECON 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica. 🔗 Read more from IER: warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/ier/n...
