The debate will take place on 8th November 2017 in Westminster, London. Chaired by economist and commentator Vicky Pryce, with presentations of new evidence by researchers and a panel of leading policy commentators we’ll be exploring how we can improve low pay and insecure work in the UK:
- Is a lack of working hours at the heart of UK’s low pay?
- Is low pay a springboard to higher pay?
- In some circumstances does it pay to take on low paid work?
- Does growing self-employment indicate entrepreneurship or casualisation of work?
Who is the event for?
The event will bring together policy makers, employer and skills bodies, trade unions, HR professionals, educationalists, local authorities, pay campaigners and think tanks. Delegates will have plenty of opportunity to contribute to the debate and enjoy a reception afterwards. The event will support the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science.
Launch of Insights 2017
The event will also see the launch of the Insights 2017 report. This year’s report covers policy relevant findings on the themes of pay and employment, adult mental health and work-life balance, with commentary from leading experts.
Programme
16.00 – 16.30: Registration and coffee
16.30 – 16.35: Welcome hosted by Professor Michaela Benzeval, Director, Understanding Society
16.35 – 17.05 : Opening Remarks and headline findings from Understanding Society
Event Chair: Vicky Pryce, economist, author and commentator
- Insights 2017: David Walker, Chair, Understanding Society Governing Board
- Headline findings on low pay and work theme: Professor Susan Harkness, Director, Understanding Society Policy Unit
- Is low pay a spring board to higher earnings? Conor D’Arcy, Senior Research and Policy Analyst, Resolution Foundation
17.05 – 18.15: How can we improve low pay and insecure work in the UK? Panel and delegate discussion:
- Jane Gratton, Head of Business Environment and Skills, British Chambers of Commerce
- Paul Gregg, Professor of Economic and Social Policy, and Director of the Centre for Analysis and Social Policy, University of Bath
- Matthew Oakley, Social Metrics Commission and Director of WPI Economics
- John Earls, Head of Research, Unite the Union
18.15 – 19.00: Networking and drinks reception
The programme can also be downloaded for printed copies (opens in PDF).
If you have any questions about this event please contact us via events@understandingsociety.ac.uk
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