Research Series
Futureskills Scotland commissions research from experts across the UK to provide informed and independent analysis of key labour market issues. The views expressed in this research series are not necessarily those of Futureskills Scotland. This research sheds light on the important issues for Scottish policymakers as well as providing a stimulus for wider debate.
| Title | Summary |
Product Market Strategies and Workforce Skills | A research report looking at firms' product market strategies and their use of workforce skills. This is based on 32 case studies in five sectors. The work was undertaken by Dr. Johnny Sung, Professor David Ashton and Dr. Arwen Raddon. |
The Work-Readiness of Recruits from Colleges and Universities in Scotland | A research report looking at the preparedness for work of employees recruited directly from college and universities into their first job and produced by the Training and Employment Research Unit (TERU) at the University of Glasgow. |
Work Skills in Scotland (2008) | This is a UK-wide survey which gathers workers' views on the skills they use at work. It provides evidence on the skills and qualifications required to get and do jobs, the use of computing and other generic skills, the extent of job autonomy given to employees and workers' experiences and attitudes towards training and learning at work. |
| Trade Union Representation and Skills Development (2008) | The focus of this research, undertaken by Professor Andy Dickerson at the University of Sheffield, is whether trade union recognition influences skills investment within workplaces. The research used data from the 2004 and 2006 Employer Skills Survey to look at the relationship between trade union representation and investment in skills. It focused on recruitment difficulties, skills gaps and training provision. To do this, the use of robust statistical techniques was required. |
| The Labour Market Effects of Qualifications (2007) | Study, completed for Futureskills Scotland by Professor Ian Walker and Dr Yu Zhu, that uses Scottish data to quantify the specific labour market benefits of qualifications to individuals. |
| The Labour Market for Graduates in Scotland (2006) | Research report into the graduate labour market in Scotland. With key findings and analysis surrounding the role of graduates in the labour market. |
| Scottish School Leavers and Their Understanding of the World of Work (2005) | Study into the level of understanding held by Scottish school leavers into the labour market and their understanding of the world of work |
| Can Employers be Persuaded That Training Pays (2004) | Report, written for Futureskills Scotland by Ewart Keep and Ken Mayhew, into the question of whether employers can be persuaded that training pays - draws on the results of the Scottish Employer Skills Survey which is also the basis for the Futureskills Scotland "Skills in Scotland" reports |