Employment transitions of older workers: the role of flexible employment in maintaining labour market participation and promoting job quality

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

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.

An ageing workforce: the employer's perspective
Barnes, H., Smeaton, D. and Taylor, R.F. 2009. An ageing workforce: the employer's perspective. Brighton Institute for Employment Studies.

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.

Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market: Evidence from the BHPS and EiB Surveys, Research Discussion Paper 3
Lissenburgh, S. 2008. Gender Discrimination in the Labour Market: Evidence from the BHPS and EiB Surveys, Research Discussion Paper 3. London Policy Studies Institute.

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

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.

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

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

The impact of the National Minimum Wage in low-wage sectors: does the Earnings Top-up Evaluation study add to our understanding?
Urwin, P.J., Jack, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2006. The impact of the National Minimum Wage in low-wage sectors: does the Earnings Top-up Evaluation study add to our understanding? Industrial Relations Journal. 37 (3), pp. 259-277. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2338.2006.00402.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.

The impact of the National Minimum Wage in low wage sectors: does the earnings top-up evaluation study add to our understanding?
Urwin, P.J., Jack, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2005. The impact of the National Minimum Wage in low wage sectors: does the earnings top-up evaluation study add to our understanding? Royal Economic Society Annual Conference 2005. Nottingham, UK 23 Mar 2005

Evaluation of the extension to lone parent work focused interviews eligibility: administrative data analysis
Knight, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2005. Evaluation of the extension to lone parent work focused interviews eligibility: administrative data analysis. 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.

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.

Designing a demonstration project: an employment, retention and advancement demonstration for Great Britain. 2nd edition
Morris, S., Greenberg, D., Riccio, J.A., Mittra, B., Green, H., Lissenburgh, S. and Blundell, R. 2004. Designing a demonstration project: an employment, retention and advancement demonstration for Great Britain. 2nd edition. London Cabinet Office.

Evaluation of lone parent work focused interviews: final findings from administrative data analysis
Knight, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2004. Evaluation of lone parent work focused interviews: final findings from administrative data analysis. Department for Work and Pensions.

Maternity and paternity rights in Britain 2002: survey of parents
Hudson, M., Lissenburgh, S. and Sahin-Dikmen, M. 2004. Maternity and paternity rights in Britain 2002: survey of parents. London, UK Department for Work and Pensions.

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

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

South Asian Women and Employment in Britain: The interaction of Gender and Ethnicity
Ahmad, F., Modood, T. and Lissenburgh, S. 2003. South Asian Women and Employment in Britain: The interaction of Gender and Ethnicity. London Policy Studies Institute.

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.

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.

'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

Evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 2
Bonjour, D., Knight, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2002. Evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 2. Edinburgh Scottish Executive Central Research Unit.

Enterprise and Lifelong Learning research findings no. 4: evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 2
Bonjour, D., Knight, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2002. Enterprise and Lifelong Learning research findings no. 4: evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 2. Edinburgh Scottish Executive Central Research Unit.

Joint claims for JSA: quantitative evaluation of labour market effects
Bonjour, D., Dorsett, R., Knight, G. and Lissenburgh, S. 2002. Joint claims for JSA: quantitative evaluation of labour market effects. Sheffield, UK Department for Work and Pensions. https://doi.org/Workingageevaluationreport117

New Deal for the Long Term Unemployed: A comparison of Provision in Pilot and National areas
Lissenburgh, S. 2001. New Deal for the Long Term Unemployed: A comparison of Provision in Pilot and National areas. Sheffield Employment Service.

New Deal for the Long Term Unemployed pilots: quantitative evaluation using stage 2 survey
Lissenburgh, S. 2001. New Deal for the Long Term Unemployed pilots: quantitative evaluation using stage 2 survey. Sheffield Employment Service.

Earnings Top-up evaluation: employers' reactions
Lissenburgh, S., Hasluck, C. and Green, A. 2001. Earnings Top-up evaluation: employers' reactions. Leeds Corporate Document Services.

New deal for young people: national survey of participants: stage 2
Bonjour, D., Dorsett, R., Knight, G., Lissenburgh, S., Mukherjee, A., Payne, J., Range, M., Urwin, P.J. and White, M. 2001. New deal for young people: national survey of participants: stage 2. Sheffield, UK Employment Service. https://doi.org/EmploymentServiceResearchandDevelopmentReportESR67

New Deal for the Long-term Unemployed pilots: baseline report
Lissenburgh, S. 2000. New Deal for the Long-term Unemployed pilots: baseline report. Sheffield Employment Service.

Work-based training and job prospects for the unemployed: an evaluation of training for work
Payne, J., Payne, C., Lissenburgh, S. and Range, M. 1999. Work-based training and job prospects for the unemployed: an evaluation of training for work. London Department for Education and Employment.