An ageing workforce: the employer's perspective

Britain’s Older Employees in Decline, 1990-2006: a panel analysis of pay
Smeaton, D. and White, M. 2018. Britain’s Older Employees in Decline, 1990-2006: a panel analysis of pay. Work, Employment & Society. 32 (1), pp. 93-113. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017016687717

Retirement plans and active ageing: Perspectives in three countries
Principi, A., Santini, S., Socci, M., Smeaton, D., Cahill, K.E., Vegeris, S. and Barnes, H. 2018. Retirement plans and active ageing: Perspectives in three countries. Ageing and Society . 38 (1), pp. 56-82. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X16000866

Does retirement offer a ‘window of opportunity’ for healthy lifestyle change? Views from workers on the cusp of retirement
Smeaton, D., Barnes, H. and Vegeris, S. 2017. Does retirement offer a ‘window of opportunity’ for healthy lifestyle change? Views from workers on the cusp of retirement. Journal of Aging and Health. 29 (1), pp. 25-44. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898264315624903

Older employees' declining attitudes over 20 years and across classes
White, M. and Smeaton, D. 2016. Older employees' declining attitudes over 20 years and across classes. Human Relations . 69 (8), pp. 1619-1641. https://doi.org/10.1177/0018726715618765

The Growing Discontents of Older British Employees: Extended Working Life at Risk from Quality of Working Life
Smeaton, D. and White, M. 2016. The Growing Discontents of Older British Employees: Extended Working Life at Risk from Quality of Working Life. Social Policy and Society. 15 (3), pp. 369-385. https://doi.org/10.1017/S1474746415000366

Costs and Benefits to Business of Adopting Work Life Balance Working Practices: A Literature Review
Smeaton, D., Ray, K. and Knight, G. 2014. Costs and Benefits to Business of Adopting Work Life Balance Working Practices: A Literature Review. London Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

The causes and consequences of neglect and self neglect amongst vulnerable older people
Smeaton, D. 2011. The causes and consequences of neglect and self neglect amongst vulnerable older people. London Big Lottery Fund.

Impact of BIG funding of community enterprise overseas
Smeaton, D., Hudson, M., Deraniyagala, S., Francavilla, F., Ng, M., Phillips, J. and Salis, S. 2011. Impact of BIG funding of community enterprise overseas. Policy Studies Institute and School of Oriental and African Studies.

Support for Newly Unemployed and Six Month Offer evaluations: a report on qualitative research findings
Vegeris, S., Vowden, K., Bertram, C., Davidson, R., Husain, F., MacKinnon, K. and Smeaton, D. 2010. Support for Newly Unemployed and Six Month Offer evaluations: a report on qualitative research findings. London A report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal evaluation: a report on qualitative research findings
Vegeris, S., Vowden, K., Bertram, C., Davidson, R., Durante, L., Hudson, M., Husain, F., MacKinnon, K. and Smeaton, D. 2010. Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal evaluation: a report on qualitative research findings. London A report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

50+ back to work evidence review and indicative guide for secondary data analysis
Vegeris, S., Smeaton, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2010. 50+ back to work evidence review and indicative guide for secondary data analysis. Norwich Department for Work and Pensions.

The EHRC Triennial Review: developing the employment evidence base
Smeaton, D., Hudson, M., Radu, D. and Vowden, K. 2010. The EHRC Triennial Review: developing the employment evidence base. Equality and Human Rights Commission Research Report.

Development work for wave 2 of the food and you survey
Smeaton, D., Draper, A., Durante, L. and Vowden, K. 2010. Development work for wave 2 of the food and you survey. London Food Standards Agency. https://doi.org/UnitReport16

Better off working? Work, poverty and benefit cycling
Ray, K., Hoggart, L., Vegeris, S. and Taylor, R.F. 2010. Better off working? Work, poverty and benefit cycling. York Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal, the Six Month Offer and Support for the Newly Unemployed evaluations: An early process study
Knight, G., Vegeris, S., Ray, K., Bertram, C., Davidson, R., Dunn, A., Durante, L., Smeaton, D., Vowden, K., Winterbotham, M., Oldfield, K., Fish, S., Riley, C. and Taylor, C. 2010. Jobseekers Regime and Flexible New Deal, the Six Month Offer and Support for the Newly Unemployed evaluations: An early process study. Norwich Department for Work and Pensions.

Understanding the worklessness and financial exclusion of Riverside tenants
Francavilla, F., Kasparova, D., Taylor, R.F., Smeaton, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2010. Understanding the worklessness and financial exclusion of Riverside tenants. London Policy Studies Institute.

The social support needs of the 80 plus
Smeaton, D. 2009. The social support needs of the 80 plus. London Big Lottery Fund.

Small grants thematic evaluation (UK wide)
Smeaton, D. and Vegeris, S. 2009. Small grants thematic evaluation (UK wide). London The Big Lottery Fund.

Older people inside and outside the labour market: a review
Smeaton, D. and Vegeris, S. 2009. Older people inside and outside the labour market: a review. Manchester EHRC.

Rewarding responsibility? Long-term unemployed men and the welfare-to-work agenda
Ray, K., Hoggart, L., Taylor, R.F., Vegeris, S. and Campbell-Barr, V. 2009. Rewarding responsibility? Long-term unemployed men and the welfare-to-work agenda. Environment and Planning C: Government and Policy. 27 (6), pp. 975-990. https://doi.org/10.1068/c0852

Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions
Smeaton, D., Vegeris, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2009. Research report 43: Older workers: employment preferences, barriers and solutions. Manchester EHRC.

Union organising: taking the first steps
Smeaton, D. 2008. Union organising: taking the first steps. London TUC.

London student pledge evaluation
Hoggart, L., MacKinnon, K., Ray, K., Taylor, R.F., Vegeris, S. and Parsons, C. 2008. London student pledge evaluation. Department for Children, Schools and Families.

Mandating Intensive Activity Period for jobseekers aged 50+: final report of the quantitative evaluation
Dorsett, R. and Smeaton, D. 2008. Mandating Intensive Activity Period for jobseekers aged 50+: final report of the quantitative evaluation. Leeds Corporate Document Services.

Orientation, opportunity and autonomy: why people work after state pension age in three areas of England
Parry, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2007. Orientation, opportunity and autonomy: why people work after state pension age in three areas of England. Ageing and Society. 27 (4), pp. 579-598. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0144686X0700606X

Engaging older citizens: a study of London boroughs
Vegeris, S., Barnes, H., Campbell-Barr, V., MacKinnon, K. and Taylor, R.F. 2007. Engaging older citizens: a study of London boroughs. London London Councils.

Evaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation
Sahin-Dikmen, M., Barnes, H. and Wilkinson, D. 2007. Evaluation of the Pension Increase Pledge: Evidence from the first year of implementation. A report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Beyond the tick box: older citizen engagement in UK local government
Vegeris, S., Barnes, H., Campbell-Barr, V., MacKinnon, K., Taylor, R.F., Martin, D. and Harris, J. 2007. Beyond the tick box: older citizen engagement in UK local government. Policy Studies Institute & Better Government for Older People.

The future of work: employers and workplace transformation
Smeaton, D., Young, V. and Spencer, S. 2007. The future of work: employers and workplace transformation. Manchester, UK Equal Opportunities Commission. https://doi.org/EOCworkingpaperseries

Social cohesion in diverse communities
Hudson, M., Phillips, J., Ray, K. and Barnes, H. 2007. Social cohesion in diverse communities. York, UK Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Race discrimination claims: unrepresented claimants' and employers' views on Acas' conciliation in employment tribunal cases
Hudson, M., Barnes, H., Brooks, S. and Taylor, R.F. 2007. Race discrimination claims: unrepresented claimants' and employers' views on Acas' conciliation in employment tribunal cases. London Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS).

The future of work: individuals and workplace transformation
Holmes, K., Ivins, C., Hansom, J., Yaxley, D. and Smeaton, D. 2007. The future of work: individuals and workplace transformation. Manchester, UK Equal Opportunities Commission. https://doi.org/EOCworkingpaperseries

A review of BIG funding for older people
Barnes, H., Smeaton, D., Taylor, R.F. and Vegeris, S. 2007. A review of BIG funding for older people. London Big Lottery Fund.

Managing to change? British workplaces and the future of work
White, M., Hill, S., Mills, C. and Smeaton, D. 2006. Managing to change? British workplaces and the future of work. British Journal of Industrial Relations. 44 (2), pp. 374-376. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-8543.2006.00501_2.x

Work return rates after childbirth in the UK - trends, determinants and implications: a comparison of cohorts born in 1958 and 1970
Smeaton, D. 2006. Work return rates after childbirth in the UK - trends, determinants and implications: a comparison of cohorts born in 1958 and 1970. Work, Employment & Society. 20 (1), pp. 5-25. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017006061271

Maternity and paternity rights and benefits: survey of parents 2005
Smeaton, D. and Marsh, A. 2006. Maternity and paternity rights and benefits: survey of parents 2005. London, UK Department of Trade and Industry.

Dads and their babies: a household analysis
Smeaton, D. 2006. Dads and their babies: a household analysis. Manchester, UK Equal Opportunities Commission.

Ethnic minority perceptions and experiences of Jobcentre Plus
Hudson, M., Barnes, H., Ray, K. and Phillips, J. 2006. Ethnic minority perceptions and experiences of Jobcentre Plus. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Work, saving and retirement among ethnic minorities: a qualitative study
Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2006. Work, saving and retirement among ethnic minorities: a qualitative study. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Pathways to work: qualitative research on the Condition Management Programme
Barnes, H. and Hudson, M. 2006. Pathways to work: qualitative research on the Condition Management Programme. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Pathways to work - extension to some existing customers: early findings from qualitative research
Barnes, H. and Hudson, M. 2006. Pathways to work - extension to some existing customers: early findings from qualitative research. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Between cosmopolitanism and the locals: mobility as a resource in the transition to adulthood
Thomson, R. and Taylor, R.F. 2005. Between cosmopolitanism and the locals: mobility as a resource in the transition to adulthood. Young. 13 (4), pp. 327-342. https://doi.org/10.1177/1103308805057051

Confronting New Challenges of Work Today: New Horizons and Perspectives
Parry, J., Taylor, R.F., Pettinger, L. and Glucksmann, M. 2005. Confronting New Challenges of Work Today: New Horizons and Perspectives. Sociological Review. 53 (2_suppl), pp. 1-18. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-954X.2005.00569.x

Changing priorities, transformed opportunities?
Parry, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2005. Changing priorities, transformed opportunities? London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Farmers, farm workers and work related stress
Parry, J., Barnes, H., Lindsey, R. and Taylor, R.F. 2005. Farmers, farm workers and work related stress. Sudbury, UK HSE Books.

The Young Men's Initiative: an evaluation
Barnes, H. and Momen, A. 2005. The Young Men's Initiative: an evaluation. London, UK City Parochial Foundation/John Lyon's Charity.

Ethnic minority outreach: an evaluation
Barnes, H., Hudson, M., Parry, J., Sahin-Dikmen, M., Taylor, R.F. and Wilkinson, D. 2005. Ethnic minority outreach: an evaluation. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Bad jobs in Britain: nonstandard employment and job quality
McGovern, P., Smeaton, D. and Hill, S. 2004. Bad jobs in Britain: nonstandard employment and job quality. Work and Occupations. 31 (2), pp. 225-249. https://doi.org/10.1177/0730888404263900

Managing to change? British workplaces and the future of work
White, M., Hill, S., Mills, C. and Smeaton, D. 2004. Managing to change? British workplaces and the future of work. Basingstoke Palgrave Macmillan.

Changing priorities, transformed opportunities?: Why people work after state pension age
Parry, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2004. Changing priorities, transformed opportunities?: Why people work after state pension age. Work, Employment and Society Conference. UMIST, Manchester 01 - 03 Sep 2004

Individuals' donations to charities and their use of tax relief
Smeaton, D., Marsh, A., Rajkumar, R. and Thomas, A. 2004. Individuals' donations to charities and their use of tax relief. London, UK HM Treasury and Customs.

Independent living in later life
Parry, J., Vegeris, S., Hudson, M., Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2004. Independent living in later life. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Working after state pension age: qualitative research
Barnes, H., Parry, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2004. Working after state pension age: qualitative research. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Architecture and race: a study of black and ethnic minority students in the profession
Barnes, H., Parry, J., Sahin-Dikmen, M. and Bonjour, D. 2004. Architecture and race: a study of black and ethnic minority students in the profession. London, UK Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

Work-based learning for adults: an evaluation of labour market effects
Anderson, T., Dorsett, R., Hales, J., Lissenburgh, S., Pires, C. and Smeaton, D. 2004. Work-based learning for adults: an evaluation of labour market effects. Sheffield, UK Department for Work and Pensions. https://doi.org/187

Extending conceptual boundaries: work, voluntary work and employment
Taylor, R.F. 2004. Extending conceptual boundaries: work, voluntary work and employment. Work, Employment & Society. 18 (1), pp. 29-49. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017004040761

Self-employed workers: calling the shots or hesitant independents?: A consideration of the trends
Smeaton, D. 2003. Self-employed workers: calling the shots or hesitant independents?: A consideration of the trends. Work, Employment & Society. 17 (2), pp. 379-391. https://doi.org/10.1177/0950017003017002008

Evaluation of adult basic skills Pathfinder Extension activities: stage 1 surveys of learners and teachers
White, M., Killeen, J. and Taylor, R.F. 2003. Evaluation of adult basic skills Pathfinder Extension activities: stage 1 surveys of learners and teachers. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Working after state pension age: quantitative analysis
Smeaton, D. and McKay, S. 2003. Working after state pension age: quantitative analysis. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Renegotiating identity and relationships: men and women's adjustments to retirement
Parry, J. and Barnes, H. 2003. Renegotiating identity and relationships: men and women's adjustments to retirement. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Employment transitions of older workers: the role of flexible employment in maintaining labour market participation and promoting job quality
Lissenburgh, S. and Smeaton, D. 2003. Employment transitions of older workers: the role of flexible employment in maintaining labour market participation and promoting job quality. Bristol, UK Policy Press.

The impact of adult basic skills pathfinder extension activities: stage 2 of the evaluation
Bonjour, D. and Smeaton, D. 2003. The impact of adult basic skills pathfinder extension activities: stage 2 of the evaluation. Nottingham, UK Department for Education and Skills.

Working with interpreters and translators in qualitative research: issues of quality and equality
Barnes, H. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2003. Working with interpreters and translators in qualitative research: issues of quality and equality. Social Research Association Annual Conference. London, UK 03 Dec 2003

Making second chances work : final report from the Qualitative Evaluation of Adult Basic Skills Pathfinder Extension Activities
Barnes, H., Hudson, M., Taylor, R.F., Parry, J. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2003. Making second chances work : final report from the Qualitative Evaluation of Adult Basic Skills Pathfinder Extension Activities. London, UK Department for Education and Skills.

'High-performance' management practices, working hours and work-life balance
White, M., Hill, S., McGovern, P., Mills, C. and Smeaton, D. 2003. 'High-performance' management practices, working hours and work-life balance. British Journal of Industrial Relations. 41 (2), pp. 175-191. https://doi.org/10.1111/1467-8543.00268

Helping young people tackle labour market disadvantage
Barnes, H. 2002. Helping young people tackle labour market disadvantage. Scottish Youth Issues Journal. 5.

New Deal for Lone Parents: A Qualitative Evaluation of the In-Work Training Grant Pilot
Lakey, J., Parry, J., Barnes, H. and Taylor, R.F. 2002. New Deal for Lone Parents: A Qualitative Evaluation of the In-Work Training Grant Pilot.

Forging a New Future: the experiences and expectations of people leaving paid work after 50
Barnes, H., Parry, J. and Lakey, J. 2002. Forging a New Future: the experiences and expectations of people leaving paid work after 50. Bristol Policy Press.

In touch: young people, communication and technology
Henderson, S., Taylor, R.F. and Thomson, R. 2002. In touch: young people, communication and technology. Information, Communication and Society. 5 (4), pp. 494-512. https://doi.org/10.1080/13691180208538802

Minority ethnic students and practitioners in architecture: a scoping study for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment
Barnes, H., Bonjour, D. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2002. Minority ethnic students and practitioners in architecture: a scoping study for the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment. London, UK Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment.

How do governments monitor the well-being of children?
Barnes, H. 2001. How do governments monitor the well-being of children? in: Bradshaw, J. (ed.) Poverty: The Outcomes for Children London Family Policy Studies Centre.

Summary measures of child well-being: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE
Barnes, H. 2001. Summary measures of child well-being: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE. in: Indicators Of Progress – A discussion of approaches to monitor the Government’s strategy to tackle poverty and social exclusion: Report of the workshop held on 19 July 2000 organised by Department of Social Security and Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion, LSE London Centre for Analysis of Social Exclusion.

Getting a Chance: Employment Service Support for Young People with Multiple Disadvantages
Lakey, J., Barnes, H. and Parry, J. 2001. Getting a Chance: Employment Service Support for Young People with Multiple Disadvantages. York Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Working for a Living? : Employment, Benefits and the Living Standards of Disabled People
Barnes, H. 2000. Working for a Living? : Employment, Benefits and the Living Standards of Disabled People. Bristol Policy Press.

Child poverty in Europe
Barnes, H. 2000. Child poverty in Europe. in: Ditch, J. and Schulze, H.-J. (ed.) Stability and Instability: Perspectives for a Child-Oriented Family Policy Amsterdam VU University Press.

Child Support - Light at the end of the tunnel?
Barnes, H. 2000. Child Support - Light at the end of the tunnel? Benefits: Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. 27.

Disability, poverty and social security
Barnes, H. and Baldwin, S. 1999. Disability, poverty and social security. in: Ditch, J. (ed.) Introduction to Social Security: Policies, Benefits and Poverty London Routledge.

Relating inputs to outcomes: child poverty and family transfers in comparative perspective
Bradshaw, J. and Barnes, H. 1999. Relating inputs to outcomes: child poverty and family transfers in comparative perspective. in: Ringen, S. and de Jong, P. (ed.) Fighting Poverty: Caring for children, parents, the elderly and health Aldershot Ashgate.