Charlie McCurdy looks at the Government’s plan to end exploitative zero-hours contracts Right now, workers on variable-hours contracts shoulder the risks of unpredictable hours (and income), even as their employers benefit. But, as the Government consults on ending exploitative zero-hours contracts (ZHCs), a predictable row has broken out. While unions urge the PM to “keep going” on guaranteed hours rights, businesses press … Continued The post Zero to hero? appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Morning all, Let me start with two disclaimers. First, I’m not an economist, and, as I may intimate below, I quite like poking fun at economists. Second, I’m on holiday and, being in the South of Spain, and having spent a chunk of Wednesday evening staring at the sky (through eclipse specs, don’t worry) I’m … Continued The post A tale of two high streets appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Morning all, We’re well into silly season, arguably augmented this year by one particularly articulate rubbish receptable. In anticipation of next week’s hotly contested by-election,  we’ve rustled up a Chart of the week that considers the performance of both the not-entirely-serious and the downright extra-terrestrial candidates in recent by-elections. Plus, we’ve got plenty of insights into AI … Continued The post Sycophantic bots, silly-season ballots, and sticky prices appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

This month not only brought a new Prime Minister to Downing Street, but also a string of announcements that are highly relevant to the world of WorkerTech. We cover two of the biggest below: the DWP’s new Pathways to Work Innovation Fund, and a shake-up of vocational education aimed at tackling youth unemployment. We also … Continued The post July WorkerTech Round-Up appeared first on Resolution Foundation.

Good afternoon, This is Yael Selfin stepping in as a guest editor for this week’s TOTC, and what an exciting week in British politics to be joining you. We are now two weeks into Andy Burnham’s premiership – and while last week ended up as ‘cost of living week’, this week has been focused on some of the … Continued The post Who might benefit from the devolution revolution? appeared first on Resolution Foundation.