The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) is a British centre of research and consultancy on human resources and employment.[1][2] Its research is frequently cited in the mainstream national media.[3]
| Founded | 1969 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Brighton, United Kingdom |
| Revenue | 3,825,198 pound sterling (2020)  |
Number of employees | 42 (2020) |
| Website | www.employment-studies.co.uk |
The institute's aim is to "help bring about sustainable improvements in employment policy and human resource management."[4]
Its headquarters is located in Brighton, United Kingdom. The institute also has a satellite office in the Westminster area of Central London.[5]
History
editIES was established in 1969 on the campus of Sussex University, as the Institute of Manpower Studies. It was initially led by Sir Peter Allen, then deputy chairman of ICI, and Willis Jackson, Baron Jackson of Burnley.[6]
In 1994, it was renamed to its current title. In 2009, it relocated to central Brighton.[7]
Key people
editIts current chair of its board is David Smith.[8] Other notable members of its Board include John Greatrex from Unipart, Nicola Smith from the Trades Union Congress and Professor David Guest of King's College London.
Previous officeholders include Stephen Haddrill (2007–2011)[1] and Sheila Forbes.
Other notable former council members include Brendan Barber.[citation needed]
As of 2018[update], the director of the institute is Tony Wilson, who succeeded Nigel Meager.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b FRC Board Archived 2011-06-23 at the Wayback Machine. Financial Reporting Council. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ High Performance, Sydney Morning Herald, 6 November 2006. Retrieved 23 April 2012.
- ^ Press briefings, IES]
- ^ Charity Commission Register of Charities: Institute for Employment Studies
- ^ Institute for Employment Studies: About us
- ^ A short history of IES
- ^ An overview of IES
- ^ IES Council. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
- ^ A short history of IES
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