A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kate Blamires
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Government Policies ◽  
National Scale ◽  
Pilot Projects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Future Challenges ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a synthesis of current and previous government policies and strategies, in relation to people with learning disabilities and employment, to facilitate a better understanding of the current situation and future challenges. Design/methodology/approach – A search was completed to identify government policies relating to the employment of people with learning disabilities. Key policies were identified and their impact was discussed in the paper. Findings – It appears there is a necessity to identify how successful pilot projects can be replicated on a national scale, with clear targets and measures and initial financial support to set up these services. Alongside this there is a need for interventions targeting not just employers, but the general population, educating people about the importance of including and valuing people with learning disabilities in the workforce. Originality/value – It is important that policy is analysed and the impact of it is assessed to determine whether more action is necessary. This paper adds updates to some of the issues discussed in Melling et al.’s (2011) paper about “Supported employment for people with learning disabilities”.

Managing, tracking and evaluating coaching part 2: where could you be?

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-98 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kirsty Yates
Keyword(s):  
Return On Investment ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Evaluation Data ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Valuable Data ◽  
Easy Task ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Robust Process ◽  
The Impact

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to offer a number of recommendations that will enable you to get your hands around the coaching that is taking place inside your organisation so that you can manage it better and, moreover, calculate the commercial and cultural returns your organisation is achieving from the coaching in light of research presented in the author's previous article. Design/methodology/approach – This research is based on a case study. Findings – Although not an easy task, it is possible to evaluate the impact of coaching and, in turn, calculate the return on investment (ROI). Key to doing this is that each relationship should be set up correctly; the coach should be fully qualified, experienced and in supervision and information regarding the volume, status and expenditure of each coaching contract must be kept up to date and, along with evaluation data for each contract, used to measure the impact of coaching to the organisation and to calculate the ROI. Originality/value – The case study included shows how coaching has been transformed in E.ON UK since outsourcing all aspects of its coaching, resulting in a clear and robust process generating valuable data on the impact of individual contracts and the programme as a whole, as well as an ROI.

Finding the sparkle: storytelling in the lives of people with learning disabilities

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-36 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola Grove
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Independent Research ◽  
Self Advocacy ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
The People ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – The ability to tell a story, whether personal or fictional, is a skill which can enable people to build a sense of identity, friendship, community and self-advocacy. However, narrative is rarely prioritised in services. The paper aims to discuss these issues. Design/methodology/approach – This paper describes two approaches to the development of storytelling for people with learning disabilities used by the charity Openstorytellers. Reflections from interviews are used to illustrate how individuals view their experiences as storytellers, and the benefits that come in the wake of learning to tell and listen to stories. Findings – Storytelling led to an increased sense of purpose, confidence, communication and value. The findings are based on subjective perceptions by the people concerned, and were not obtained through independent research. However, they represent a first step towards evaluating the impact of multidimensional interventions. Practical implications – Services need to consider how they enable their members to participate actively in the sharing of experience, and imaginative and creative activities. Storytelling, both mythic and personal, can help to develop social relationships and active participation in one's community. Originality/value – Both of the approaches described here (Learning to Tell; StorysharingTM) are innovative approaches which are new in the field of learning disabilities.

Participation and engagement of people with a learning disability in the lead up to the 2015 general election

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Holland
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
General Election ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Content Type ◽  
National Debate ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time

Purpose – As a commentary on the article by Ian Hood, the purpose of this paper is to consider participation of people with a learning disability in the lead-up to the 2015 UK general election. It looks at available data on participation and the barriers people face to engagement in the national debate, the process of registering to vote as well as voting itself. Design/methodology/approach – A number of initiatives taken to increase participation are considered and their success evaluated. Available data on participation and previous research are also considered. Findings – It is possible to boost the numbers of people engaged in voting and related activities. More research is needed to look at the impact of moving to a system of individual electoral registration and at whether overall participation by people with a learning disability is increasing over time. The barriers identified need to be tackled if people with a learning disability are to be more fully engaged in voting and the national political debate. Originality/value – Findings will be of particular value to those organisations and individuals interested in increasing the proportion of people with learning disabilities voting in future elections.

Real-time, ongoing employee feedback: the perk that actually retains

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 125-130
Author(s):  
Michael Heller
Keyword(s):  
Performance Management ◽  
Performance Feedback ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Feedback Loop ◽  
Simple Approach ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Effective Manner ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to help leaders with their performance management explore how a simple ongoing feedback loop retains employees. Design/methodology/approach This paper is set up in a “to-do, not to-do” format to give busy leaders a clear, black and white view on how this approach works. Findings The “simple” approach of having an ongoing feedback loop is hard for employers to get in the habit of doing, which is understandable. This paper shows them that implementation is not as hard as many anticipate. Research limitations/implications A lot of the “research” comes from daily experiences through practice. Studies have proven that leaders want to deliver more performance feedback to their employees; however, it’s the actual implementation we as leaders must learn to deliver in an effective manner. Originality/value This paper includes actual tried-and-true tactics for leaders to easily implement, and get the feel for how feedback works and the impact it makes on business. The hope is to help leaders in any industry to be able to transform the way they provide feedback.

From the fifth discipline to the new revolution: what we have learnt from Senge’s ideas over the last three decades

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (6) ◽  
pp. 489-498
Author(s):  
Hong T.M. Bui
Keyword(s):  
Mental Models ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The World ◽  
Set Up ◽  
Influential Book ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Business And Management

Purpose This paper aims to go through all Peter Senge’s books since his influential book The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization in 1990 and see what kind of ideas he has developed and the impact his books have created. Design/methodology/approach The author uses book review method to identify prominent ideas in those books that not only have significantly challenged but also contributed to transforming the world of business and management in both academia and practice. Findings Among many great ideas that Senge has developed, spirituality, mental models, systems thinking, and a sustainability mentality are prominent ones, which have set up trends for both researchers and practitioners in business and management. Originality/value Those ideas are interwoven, intertwined and have powerfully shaped new ways to see the world and act upon.

Supporting people with learning disabilities through a bereavement

2016 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 199-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Noelle Blackman
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Complicated Grief ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Relational Approach ◽  
Relational Psychotherapy ◽  
Client Group ◽  
Practical Factors ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose There remains a lack of clarity regarding what constitutes “normal” or “complicated” grief within this client group. The purpose of this paper is to identify the factors that complicate grief and considers interventions which would be beneficial. Design/methodology/approach The paper draws on previous research by the author and others to comment on some of the issues discussed by Hannah Young in her article. Findings Three domains contribute to complicated grief in people with learning disabilities. These are the learning disability itself, environmental factors and the impact of disability on attachment. Practical implications A relational approach to support is important in preventing complicated grief. If the grief becomes complicated, a relational psychotherapy is recommended as the preferable intervention. Originality/value This paper gives important consideration to practical factors that can lower vulnerability to complicated grief for this client group.

Is policy having an impact? Commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England”

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (3) ◽  
pp. 166-169
Author(s):  
Kathy Melling
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cultural Shift ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Making A Difference ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Individual Perspective

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to provide a commentary on “A summary of government initiatives relating to employment for people with learning disabilities in England”. Design/methodology/approach – In her paper, Blamires outlines the development of policy in employment for people with learning disabilities. This commentary explores whether this policy development is having any impact. Findings – The statistics indicate that development of policy does not appear to be making a difference. It is concluded that this is about how it is being implemented and the time it takes for policy to have an impact. What is needed to fully implement these changes is a huge cultural shift, changing people’s mindset about what people with learning disabilities can achieve. Originality/value – This paper provides an individual perspective on the impact of policy on the lives of people with learning disabilities.

The impact of Chinese direct investments on employment in Africa

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 86-101 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliaa Nabil Khodeir
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Supported Employment ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Economic Knowledge ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Investment Projects ◽  
Employment Impact ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose Chinese direct investments play a very prominent role in economic interactions with many African countries and result in many economic effects. This study aims to identify the employment effect of Chinese direct investments in Africa. Design/methodology/approach This paper empirically investigates the employment effects of Chinese direct investments using a panel data approach over the period 2007-2012. Findings The results suggested that for Africa as a whole, represented in 38 countries, Chinese direct investments had a significant positive effect on employment. They also indicated that the education level supported employment. In southern Africa, represented in 32 countries, the results were the same. So, there is a need to encourage and diversify Chinese investments. However, in northern Africa, represented in six countries, the results indicated that Chinese direct investments had an insignificant effect on employment, while education still had its positive effect. Therefore, it is important for northern African Governments to ensure issues like job creation and technology transfer in any future investment projects with China. Originality/value This study is characterized by the following contributions: it deals with a gap in the economic knowledge concerning the impact of Chinese investments on employment. Most of the previous studies have focused on the determinants of these investments or on their economic growth effects. It is the first study that measures the employment impact of Chinese investments in Africa at both macro and regional levels. The study deals with the period of financial crisis and its ensuing repercussions on the movement of investments, and this makes it more reflective of current developments through the most recent data available.

The effects of materialism on consumer evaluation of sustainable synthetic (lab-grown) products

2020 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 579-590
Author(s):  
Jessica Keech ◽  
Maureen Morrin ◽  
Jeffrey Steven Podoshen
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Consumer Evaluation ◽  
Positioning Strategy ◽  
Consumer Markets ◽  
The Future ◽  
Promotion Strategies ◽  
Alternative Sources ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The increasing desire of consumers for socially responsible luxury products combined with fluctuating supplies in consumer markets are leading various industries to seek alternative sources to be able to meet the needs of its customers. One possible solution that may meet the demands of the future is lab-grown products. Because these products confer multiple benefits, this study aims to investigate the most effective ways to appeal to consumers by aligning the benefits of the products with their values as marketers seek to find effective promotion for these items. Design/methodology/approach We examine the effectiveness of an ethical positioning strategy for two types of luxury lab-grown (synthetic) products among high versus low materialism consumers in three experiments. Findings Findings suggest that a positioning strategy stressing product ethicality is more effective for low materialism consumers, whereas the strategy is less effective, and may even backfire, for high materialism consumers. The impact on social status consumers perceive from a lab-grown product explains why this effect occurs among low materialism consumers. Therefore, marketers should take caution and use specific appeals for different segments based on values such as consumers’ materialism levels. Originality/value If lab-grown products represent the wave of the future, it is important to understand how consumers will respond to this emerging technology and how promotion strategies may enhance their evaluation.

Embedding employability within higher education for the profession of policing

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 319-328
Author(s):  
Ian Pepper ◽  
Ruth McGrath
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Longitudinal Research ◽  
Evidence Base ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Educational Provision ◽  
Professional Body ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the impact of an employability module, the College of Policing Certificate in Knowledge of Policing (CKP), on students’ career aspirations, their confidence and wish to join the police along with the appropriateness of the module. This will inform the implementation of employability as part of the College of Policing-managed Police Education Qualifications Framework (PEQF). Design/methodology/approach A three-year longitudinal research study used mixed methods across four points in time to evaluate the impact on students studying the employability module. Findings The research suggests that the employability-focussed CKP was useful as an introduction to policing, it developed interest in the police and enhanced the confidence of learners applying to join. Lessons learnt from the CKP should be considered during the implementation of the PEQF. Research limitations/implications The ability to generalise findings across different groups is limited as other influences may impact on a learner’s confidence and employability. However, the implications for the PEQF curriculum are worthy of consideration. Practical implications As the police service moves towards standardised higher educational provision and evolution of policing as a profession, lessons can be learnt from the CKP with regards to the future employability of graduates. Originality/value Enhancing the employability evidence base, focussing on policing, the research identified aspects which may impact on graduates completing a degree mapped to the PEQF. The research is therefore of value to higher education and the professional body for policing.

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