Helping Mothers Return to Work Is a Gender Equality Issue
Employers and policymakers play a crucial role in ensuring that women are not unnecessarily disadvantaged when they have children. Policies such as access to family leave, job protection, and childcare options can play a large role.
Jan 21, 2021 Open Access Government
Small Businesses Need the Right Kind of Help to Survive the Economic Impact of COVID-19
Small and medium-sized companies are less equipped than large ones to weather the devastating effects of the pandemic. What could policymakers do to help these businesses get the help they need?
Jun 26, 2020 The RAND Blog
Measures to Help Domestic Abuse Victims During COVID-19 Are Welcome but Not Enough
One of the most worrying and consistent trends during the COVID-19 lockdown is an increase in domestic violence. Governments are taking different approaches in how they act to stop the violence and help victims to be heard during the lockdown. Securing adequate resources for support services is vital.
May 12, 2020 EU Observer
Tackling EU Child Poverty Through a Child Guarantee
Nearly 26.4 percent of children across the EU are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, poverty or social exclusion. The proposed Child Guarantee initiative might help address this issue. But it could also be worthwhile to encourage member states to look at funding mechanisms that are already in place.
May 21, 2018 EurActiv
Why the IPS Success Story Needs to Be Unpicked
The Individual Placement and Support model, which helps people with severe mental illness gain employment, has been a major statistical success. Why does it work and how it might be applied to other vulnerable populations?
Aug 15, 2017 The RAND Blog
Thinking Outside the Box to Find Solutions to Mental Health Problems
Many innovative ways to deliver mental health services in the UK aim to benefit individuals, industry, government, and the economy.
Oct 19, 2016 The BMJ
What Is Being Done in Europe to Get Mothers Back to Work?
Helping mothers get back to work has many benefits. It supports women's economic independence, helps reduce the gender pay gap, and boosts the economy. Perhaps most importantly, it could keep more children out of poverty.
Apr 26, 2016 BlogActive.eu
Are EU Migrants Over-Qualified for the Jobs They Do?
Debates on EU mobility are focused on what EU migrants take away from their host countries, and the costs they may bring taxpayers. What may be ignored is the contribution migrants bring to local labor markets and how this can grow if they have jobs that make the most of their skills.
Feb 24, 2016 EurActiv
Finding Work for Those with Common Mental Health Problems
Employment has distinct health and wider personal benefits for people with common mental health problems and it is also associated with lower healthcare utilization, benefit savings, and income tax gains for the UK Government.
Jan 20, 2014 The RAND Blog