Analysis | Good Work Index 2025 in Northern Ireland
Marek Zemanik, Senior Public Policy Adviser, UK Nations at CIPD, analyses data from the Good Work Index 2025 that demonstrate key trends for workers in Northern Ireland
An analysis of the effectiveness of the skills system and whether it meets current and future needs
Over the course of 2022, the UK has seen record levels of job vacancies across a variety of sectors, with employers experiencing difficulties finding the quantity and quality of labour needed, particularly in professional occupations. There are clear gaps in what employers are doing to address the problem, and a lack of awareness of the key skills initiatives available that could help.
Analysing the experiences and views of UK employers, this survey report provides recommendations for both organisations and public policy-makers on how to develop the workforce, by looking at six key areas:
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Marek Zemanik, Senior Public Policy Adviser, UK Nations at CIPD, analyses data from the Good Work Index 2025 that demonstrate key trends for workers in Northern Ireland
A round-up of the CIPD's engagement activity with the main UK political parties and with trade unions in championing better work and working lives on behalf of the people profession
Survey findings on employer and employee perspectives on trade union representation and relations, giving expert insight. The report makes recommendations on how to prepare for the key Employment Rights Bill reforms around trade union rights and strengthen employer and trade union partnership for mutual gain
Research in this report suggests that improving leadership and people management can help raise the motivation and productivity of the public sector workforce
The CIPD’s biennial report exploring health, wellbeing and absence management provides invaluable trend analysis and practice insight to help employers and people professionals develop and maintain supportive, productive workplaces
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