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Governments must enable the social economy to pay a living wage
20 May 2013

Contracts must enable the social economy, or third sector, to provide decent employment conditions, says international research. More  


workforceNew website charts voluntary sector workforce
10 May 2013

The latest intelligence on the voluntary sector workforce is online. The site explores size, characteristics, working conditions, skills and more. More


Big society - volunteering

Volunteers show little enthusiasm for the Big Society, research says
Wednesday 3 April 2013

Half of those doing voluntary work expressed a negative view of the aganda, and only one in eight were in favour of it. More


Work Programme excludes specialist provision, says research
19 February 2013
 
New research into the Work Programme casts doubt on the quality of services being delivered, particularly to those furthest from the labour market more
 

Leadership

Can third sector leaders find a unified voice, asks TSRC

Monday 11 February 2013
 
A new discussion paper argues that leadership may need to play an increasing role in protecting the voice of voluntary organisations and those they represent. More

Changing face of voluntary sector workforce reveals need for skills and training investment
Friday 8 February 2013
 
New statistics reveal the voluntary sector’s paid workforce is increasingly made up of temporary and part-time employees, and fewer staff receive on-the-job training. More

Big Society

‘Overwhelming scepticism’ to Big Society shows government must offer a more compelling vision
29 January 2013
 
Research with third sector practitioners on the ground finds overwhelming scepticism about the Big Society agenda. more
 


Research questions suggestion that charities overwhelmed by government and the market
Friday 18 January 2013

Commercial and statutory income has become more important to charities, but many receive no income from these sources. more 

 

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