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Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity

Conference Proceeding
Dutton, M. (2017)
Third sector independence in an age of austerity: relations with the state in an age of austerity. In Third Sector Independence: Relations with the state in an age of austerity
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...

Third sector independence: relations with the state in an age of austerity

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 independ...

The Economic Impacts of the Emirates Airline Edinburgh Sevens/ Final IRB World Series, 31st May – 1st June 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 Ju...

Employer demands from business graduates

Journal Article
McMurray, S., Dutton, M., McQuaid, R. W., & Richard, A. (2016)
Employer demands from business graduates. Education and Training, 58(1), (112-132). ISSN 0040-0912
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 th...

Health and Wellbeing of Employees in Employee Owned Businesses

Report
McQuaid, R., Hollywood, E., Bond, S., Canduela, J., Richard, A., & Blackledge, G. (2012)
Health and Wellbeing of Employees in Employee Owned Businesses. Scotland: Employee Ownership Association
This research examines the relationship between working for an employee owned business and the levels of health and wellbeing among employees. It was carried out by the Employ...

A Scottish Living Wage

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 ...

Strengthening the contribution of non-executive members to Scottish boards in the private, third and public sectors

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...

Inter-agency cooperation and activation in Europe - evidence from three states

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

An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services

Report
McQuaid, R., Dutton, M., Egdell, V., & Canduela, J. (2011)
An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services. Scotland: Barnardo's
The overall aim of the research was to evaluate the contribution of BW to young people, employers, society and in meeting national outcomes. Evidence was gathered through int...

Submission to the Scottish Parliament Inquiry on Work

Working Paper
Dutton, M. (2015)
Submission to the Scottish Parliament Inquiry on Work
This submission is based on research work conducted by the Employment Research Institute, Edinburgh Napier University on employee owned business in Scotland. It also draws fro...
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Consultation & Evaluation of Local PACE Partnerships

2015 - 2016
Consultation & Evaluation of Local PACE Partnerships
Funder: Skills Development Scotland | Value: £26,427

How machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) can enhance Labour Market Intelligence (LMI)

2021 - 2025
The success of Labour Market Intelligence (LMI) for forecasting is predicated on accurate, reliable, robust, and accessible data that underpins the decision-making process. Developing, processing and ...
Funder: Skills Development Scotland | Value: £64,428

Employee Demand for Skills Development

2008 - 2009
The UK Commission for Employment and Skills commissioned the ERI and WM Enterprise to undertake a review of research evidence and policy around individuals’ demand for (and participation in) skills de...
Value: £1,000

Ageing Workforce and Employers in Fife

2016 - 2016
The World Health Organisation (WHO) identified the workplace as an important setting to support the promotion of health and wellbeing in 1981 with the introduction of the Health for All strategy, and ...
Funder: NHS Fife | Value: £9,989

Barriers & drivers of engagement in workplace learning

2010 - 2013
Study of use of Stated Preference to investigate Barriers and Drivers of Engagement in Workplace Learning
Funder: UK Commission for Employment and Skills | Value: £58,550

An Evaluation of Barnardo's Works Services

2010 - 2012
Value: £7,750

Research into Employee Owned Businesses

2012 - 2013
Funder: Scottish Enterprise | Value: £14,939

Assessing Impacts of the Glasgow Housing Association Investment Prog

2011 - 2012
Funder: Heriot Watt University | Value: £5,525