Publications

Published Research 2005-07

Human and social capital

Barriers to employment, a survey of Pakistani and Bangladeshi inactivity and unemployment (PDF: 5.46MB, Pages:514)
The study employs qualitative interviews with ethnic minority groups to identify and explore perceived barriers to entering employment. Final report: June 2006 (IES, Sussex)

Pakistani and Bangladeshi women's attitudes to work and family (PDF: 556KB, Pages:140)
A qualitative study consisting of 60 in-depth interviews with women from the Bangladeshi and Pakistani communities in Britain that explores cultural and practical issues faced by women of working age. Final report: September 2007 (IES, Sussex).

Ethnic minority populations and the labour market- An analysis of the 2001 Census (PDF: 8.45MB, Pages:308)
Census data are used to provide a summary of the experiences of ethnic minority groups in the labour market. Areas of particular interest are the extent to which geographical and local neighbourhood factors impact on employment of ethnic groups. Final report: May 2006 (Manchester and Sheffield Universities).

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Discrimination and diversity issues

Talk on trial: Job interviews, language and ethnicity: Recordings of real job interviews are examined to show how. (PDF: 700KB, Pages:220)
The study aims to establish whether ethnic minority candidates are systematically disadvantaged in such interviews. Final report: May 2006 (KCL).

Two learning/teaching products are available to help jobseekers and interviews get the most out of job interviews. They are: Successful at Selection: fair interviewing in a diverse society and Frequently Asked Questions and Quickly Found Answers: the great British job interview. For copies contact liz.such@dwp.gsi.gov.uk

Ethnic penalties in the labour market, employers and discrimination (PDF: 1.34MB, Pages:124)
The research focuses on how employment penalties vary across different employer types and investigates whether the variations can be linked to other measures that point to discrimination. Final report: May 2006 (Oxford University).

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Policy development and evaluation of Jobcentre Plus programme delivery

Ethnic Minority Outreach: An evaluation. (PDF: 1.07MB, Pages:242)
EMO aimed to support jobless people from ethnic minority groups who needed help in making the transition into employment. employment rates within ethnic minority communities. Final report: 2005(Policy Studies Institute).

Ethnic minority perceptions and experience of Jobcentre Plus (PDF: 465KB, Pages:158)
Qualitative research is employed to investigate the views and attitudes of participants, personal advisers, managers and employers to determine the impact of adult employment programmes on ethnic minority participation. Final report: May 2006 (PSI).

Developing positive action policies (PDF: 413KB, Pages:148)
This research will provide a range of strategy and policy options designed to increase ethnic minority employment rates and allow DWP to identify good practice in terms of the implementation of these policies. The project will comprise a literature review of positive action policies and expert interviews in the US, Canada and Europe, with particular reference to Northern Ireland and the Netherlands. Final report: July 2006 (Bristol).

Other publications

Explaining ethnic minority disadvantage . (PDF: 98.0KB, Pages: 25)
This report highlights the causes and the disadvantages faced by ethnic minorities in the labour market.

Ethnic Minority Progression in the Labour Market . (PDF: 71.2KB, Pages: 25) Case studies of good practice in private sector companies

The Muslim Graduate in the Labour Market scoping paper with the report on the outcome of the seminars. (PDF:163KB, Pages: 10)

The Muslim Graduate in the Labour Market seminar report. (PDF: 220KB, Pages: 20)