Costs and Benefits to Business of Adopting Work Life Balance Working Practices: A Literature Review

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

Training and employee mobility in the British private and public sectors
Knight, G. and White, M. 2017. Training and employee mobility in the British private and public sectors. Journal of Applied Economics. 49 (29), pp. 2861-2874. https://doi.org/10.1080/00036846.2016.1248359

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

Provider-led Pathways to Work: Net impacts on employment and benefits, Working Paper No 113
Knight, G., Salis, S., Francavilla, F., Radu, D., Hevenstone, D., Mocca, E. and Tousley, B. 2013. Provider-led Pathways to Work: Net impacts on employment and benefits, Working Paper No 113. London A report of research carried out by Policy Studies Institute on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

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.

Breaking the low-pay, no-pay cycle: Final evidence from the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration, DWP Research Report No 765
Hendra, R., Riccio, J.A., Dorsett, R., Greenberg, D., Knight, G., Phillips, J., Robins, P.K., Vegeris, S., Walter, J., Hill, A., Ray, K. and Smith, J. 2011. Breaking the low-pay, no-pay cycle: Final evidence from the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration, DWP Research Report No 765. London Department for Work and Pensions.

Breaking the low-pay, no-pay cycle: Final evidence from the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration
Hendra, R., Riccio, J.A., Dorsett, R., Greenberg, D., Knight, G., Phillips, J., Robins, P.K., Vegeris, S., Walter, J., Hill, A., Ray, K. and Smith, J. 2011. Breaking the low-pay, no-pay cycle: Final evidence from the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration. Sheffield Department for Work and Pensions.

Improving DWP assessment of the relative costs and benefits of employment programmes
Greenberg, D., Knight, G., Speckesser, S. and Hevenstone, D. 2011. Improving DWP assessment of the relative costs and benefits of employment programmes. Sheffield Department for Work and Pensions.

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 Progression to Work Pathfinders development phase: impact evaluation designs and measuring progression to work
Morris, S., Vegeris, S., Speckesser, S. and Knight, G. 2010. The Progression to Work Pathfinders development phase: impact evaluation designs and measuring progression to work. Department for Work and Pensions.

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

Design options for the evaluation of the Progression to Work Pathfinders
Morris, S., Knight, G. and Hoggart, L. 2009. Design options for the evaluation of the Progression to Work Pathfinders. Department for Work and Pensions.

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.

The cost of services and incentives in the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration: preliminary analysis
Greenberg, D., Walter, J. and Knight, G. 2009. The cost of services and incentives in the UK Employment Retention and Advancement (ERA) demonstration: preliminary analysis. Norwich Department for Work and Pensions.

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.

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.

A cost-benefit analysis of Pathways to Work for new and repeat incapacity benefits claimants
Adam, S., Bozio, A., Emmerson, C., Greenberg, D. and Knight, G. 2008. A cost-benefit analysis of Pathways to Work for new and repeat incapacity benefits claimants. Norwich Department for Work and Pensions.

Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot Programme Evaluation: Final Report on Qualitative Research into Implementation
Clegg, S., Stone, V. and Knight, G. 2007. Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot Programme Evaluation: Final Report on Qualitative Research into Implementation. Nottingham, UK DfES Publications.

The lone parent pilots after 12 to 24 months: an impact assessment of In-Work Credit, Work Search Premium, Extended Schools Childcare, Quarterly Work Focused Interviews and New Deal Plus for Lone Parents
Brewer, M., Browne, J., Crawford, C. and Knight, G. 2007. The lone parent pilots after 12 to 24 months: an impact assessment of In-Work Credit, Work Search Premium, Extended Schools Childcare, Quarterly Work Focused Interviews and New Deal Plus for Lone Parents. 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

Review of the DWP Cost Benefit Framework and how it has been applied
Greenberg, D. and Knight, G. 2007. Review of the DWP Cost Benefit Framework and how it has been applied. Corporate Document Services.

Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot programmes: further qualitative research into implementation
Green, E. and Knight, G. 2007. Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot programmes: further qualitative research into implementation. London Department for Children, Schools and Families.

New Zealand Working For Families programme: Literature review of evaluation evidence
Evans, M., Knight, G. and La Valle, I. 2007. New Zealand Working For Families programme: Literature review of evaluation evidence. London, UK Policy Studies Institute. https://doi.org/PSIResearchDiscussionPaper25

Literature review of evaluation evidence for Working for Families
Evans, M., Knight, G. and La Valle, I. 2007. Literature review of evaluation evidence for Working for Families. Wellington Ministry of Social Development.

Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot programmes: final report on qualitative research into implementation
Clegg, S., Stone, V. and Knight, G. 2007. Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare Pilot programmes: final report on qualitative research into implementation. London Department for Children, Schools and Families.

New Zealand Working For Families programme: methodological considerations for evaluating MSD programmes
Bryson, A., Evans, M., Knight, G., La Valle, I. and Vegeris, S. 2007. New Zealand Working For Families programme: methodological considerations for evaluating MSD programmes. London, UK Policy Studies Institute. https://doi.org/ResearchDiscussionSeries26

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

Employment Retention and Advancement demonstration project and Pathways to Work for Incapacity Benefit customers costing for staff time - ERA and IB cost studies
Vegeris, S., MacKinnon, K., Knight, G., Greenberg, D., Carrino, J., Olsen, K. and Strudwick, M. 2006. Employment Retention and Advancement demonstration project and Pathways to Work for Incapacity Benefit customers costing for staff time - ERA and IB cost studies. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

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.

LPWFI and review meetings administrative data analyses and qualitative evidence: final report
Knight, G. and Thomas, A. 2006. LPWFI and review meetings administrative data analyses and qualitative evidence: final report. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews/New Deal for Lone Parents: combined evaluation and further net impacts
Knight, G., Speckesser, S., Smith, J., Dolton, P. and Azevedo, J.P. 2006. Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews/New Deal for Lone Parents: combined evaluation and further net impacts. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Lone parents: In Work Benefit Calculations – work and benefit outcomes
Knight, G. and Kasparova, D. 2006. Lone parents: In Work Benefit Calculations – work and benefit outcomes. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Methodological considerations in evaluating Working for Families
Bryson, A., Evans, M., Knight, G., La Valle, I. and Vegeris, S. 2006. Methodological considerations in evaluating Working for Families. Wellington Ministry of Social Development.

Evaluation of Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews and New Deal for Lone Parents
Speckesser, S. and Knight, G. 2005. Evaluation of Lone Parents Work Focused Interviews and New Deal for Lone Parents. Assessing the Impact of Active Labour Market Policy for Lone Parents and the UK New Deal for Lone Parents. London, UK 25 Aug 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.

Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare programmes: further qualitative research into implementation
Knight, G. and Green, E. 2005. Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare programmes: further qualitative research into implementation. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare programmes: qualitative research into initial implementation
Barnard, H. and Knight, G. 2005. Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare programmes: qualitative research into initial implementation. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare pilot programmes: qualitative research into initial implementation
Barnard, H. and Knight, G. 2005. Evaluation of the Childcare Taster Pilot and Extended Schools Childcare pilot programmes: qualitative research into initial implementation. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Evaluation of lone parent adviser meetings: interim findings from administrative data analysis
Knight, G. and White, M. 2003. Evaluation of lone parent adviser meetings: interim findings from administrative data analysis. Department for Work and Pensions. https://doi.org/DWPresearchreportW159

Labour market policy and macro-economic job search impacts
Knight, G. 2003. Labour market policy and macro-economic job search impacts. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

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

Benchmarking the effectiveness of New Deal for Young People
Knight, G. and White, M. 2002. Benchmarking the effectiveness of New Deal for Young People. London, UK Report commissioned by National Audit Office for submission report HC 639 "New Deal for Young People" Session 2001-2002, 28 February 2002.

They get knocked down: do they get up again? Displaced workers in Britain and Australia
Borland, J., Gregg, P., Knight, G. and Wadsworth, J. 2002. They get knocked down: do they get up again? Displaced workers in Britain and Australia. in: Kuhn, P.J. (ed.) Losing work, moving on: international perspectives on worker displacement Kalamazoo, USA W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research. pp. 301-374

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

Benchmarking the effectiveness of NDYP: a review of European and US literature on the microeconomic effects of labour market programmes for young people
White, M. and Knight, G. 2002. Benchmarking the effectiveness of NDYP: a review of European and US literature on the microeconomic effects of labour market programmes for young people. London, UK Policy Studies Institute.

Macro-economic evaluation of new deal for young people: job search impacts using LFS data
Knight, G. and White, M. 2001. Macro-economic evaluation of new deal for young people: job search impacts using LFS data. Policy Studies Institute.

Evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 1
Lakey, J. and Knight, G. 2001. Evaluation of New Deal for Young People in Scotland: phase 1. Edinburgh, Scotland Scottish Executive Central Research Unit.

New Deal for Young People in Scotland - phase 1
Lakey, J. and Knight, G. 2001. New Deal for Young People in Scotland - phase 1. Edinburgh Scottish Executive Central Research Unit.

Enterprise and Lifelong Learning research findings no.1: New Deal for Young People in Scotland - phase 1
Lakey, J. and Knight, G. 2001. Enterprise and Lifelong Learning research findings no.1: New Deal for Young People in Scotland - phase 1. Edinburgh Scottish Executive Central Research Unit.

Macro-economic evaluation of new deal for young people: job search impacts using LFS data
Knight, G. 2001. Macro-economic evaluation of new deal for young people: job search impacts using LFS data. Policy Studies Institute.

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

Joint claims for JSA: quantitative survey stage 1: potential claimants
Bonjour, D., Dorsett, R. and Knight, G. 2001. Joint claims for JSA: quantitative survey stage 1: potential claimants. Sheffield, UK Employment Service.

Lifetime experiences of self-employment
Knight, G. and McKay, S. 2000. Lifetime experiences of self-employment. Leeds, UK Corporate Document Services.

Heaven knows I'm miserable now: job insecurity in the British labour market
Gregg, P., Knight, G. and Wadsworth, J. 2000. Heaven knows I'm miserable now: job insecurity in the British labour market. in: Heery, E. and Salmon, J. (ed.) The insecure workforce London Routledge. pp. 39-56

New deal for young people: national survey of participants: stage 1
Bryson, A., Knight, G. and White, M. 2000. New deal for young people: national survey of participants: stage 1. Sheffield, UK Employment Service.

Worker Displacement in Australia and Britain
Borland, J., Gregg, P., Knight, G. and Wadsworth, J. 1999. Worker Displacement in Australia and Britain. Canada CILN-Upjohn Institute.

The cost of job loss
Gregg, P., Knight, G. and Wadsworth, J. 1999. The cost of job loss. in: Gregg, P. and Wadsworth, J. (ed.) The state of working Britain Manchester Manchester University Press. pp. 249-258

What it costs to lose your job
Gregg, P., Knight, G. and Wadsworth, J. 1998. What it costs to lose your job. CentrePiece. 3 (3).

Tradables: developing output and price measures for Australia's tradable and non-tradable sectors
Knight, G. and Johnson, L. 1997. Tradables: developing output and price measures for Australia's tradable and non-tradable sectors. Australian Bureau of Statistics.