Social Policy


Moving Beyond Traditional Cash Measures of Economic Well-being: including indirect benefits and indirect taxes

NATSEM

A 42-page discussion paper studying economic well-being in the UK and Australia, taking into account indirect benefits and taxes

Social Policy, Economic PolicyPosted: 2006-11-14

Paid Leave in the States

NCCP

This 12-page US brief examines existing paid leave policies in the US and concludes with recommendations for policymakers considering paid leave.

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-18

Key Readings on Policy Levers to Promote Social Inclusion and Respect for Diversity in Early Childhood

NCCP

This 8-page US resource includes a sample of research and policy books, articles, reports, and other resources reporting findings and lessons learned on the viability and effectiveness of various policy strategies to infuse a social inclusion and respect for diversity (SI & RD) perspective in early childhood education in the U.S.

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-08-09

Improving Savings Incentives for the Poor

NCPA

A 2-page US brief analysis proposing a programme designed to improve savings by low earners

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-09-09

Pension Reform in Chile: Closing the Gap, Not Scrapping the System

NCPA

A 3-page US commentary on how the Chilean pension system is working

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-22

The Role of Vocational Education and Training in Welfare to Work

NCVER

This 42-page Australian report investigates the role that VET can play in the transition from welfare to work

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2008-05-14

Creating Learning Spaces for Refugees: The Role of Multicultural Organisations in Australia

NCVER

Through the experiences of refugees from Bosnia, Iraq and Sudan, this 53-page research study explores the role multicultural community organisations play in creating important informal networks and learning spaces that connect people from refugee backgrounds to the wider Australian community

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-11

Approaches to Research Priorities for Policy: A Comparative Study

NCVER

This 16-page Australian paper uses two contrasting case studies of Scotland and Australia to consider the extent to which it is feasible to align academic research investment with policy priorities

Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-02-02

A Bit Rich?

NEF

This 44-page UK report uses new quantification techniques to calculate the value created for society by a range of different professions. For each, the authors measured the conventional economic returns, such as the number of jobs created, as well as key environmental impacts, including climate change effects, and social impacts, for example contribution to individual or community well-being

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-14

Benefits That Work

NEF

This 48-page UK report sets out the case for a Community Allowance: an innovative scheme which will create paid work opportunities in trusted community organisations. The Community Allowance combines the objectives of bringing participants closer to employment with doing important work in the communities that they live in

Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-11-11

The Neighbourhood Challenge

Nesta UK

A 42-page UK report examining how communities can lead meaningful change in their neighbourhoods

Urban Issues, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-09-21

Nonpartisan Social Security Reform Plan

New America Foundation

This 9-page crossparty document presents a plan for reforming social security in the U.S.

Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-19

Monitoring Poverty and Social Exclusion 2004

New Policy Institute

This 72-page annual report assesses where matters stand on poverty and social exclusion in Britain

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-12-13

Evidence to Date on the Working and Effectiveness of ALMPs in New Zealand

New Zealand Department of Labour

This 80-page New Zealand report summarises the evidence from recent New Zealand employment programme evaluations and compares the results with international evidence on similar programmes

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-20

Affirmative Action: The US Experience and Implications for New Zealand

New Zealand Roundtable

A 30-page lecture considering the lessons to be drawn from affirmative action policies in the U.S.

Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-28

The Value of Social Care Professionals Working in Extended Schools

NFER

This 75-page UK research explores the impact of social care professionals working within the multi-disciplinary environment of an extended school

Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2008-06-11

The Role of Ombudsmen in Assuring Quality

NHPF

This US background paper discusses the role of long-term care ombudsmen and highlights selected issues regarding the capacity of the program to promote quality care and advance the rights of residents

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-14

Proposals for Establishing an "Open Society of Trust and Independence"

NIRA

An 11-page Japanese paper outlining proposals for creating a new social framework in Japan

Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-23

Building Community-Based Care Systems for Elderly Persons with Memory Loss: A Case Study

NLI Research Institute

A 9-page Japanese report on a program launched by the town of Honbetsu to support dementia sufferers and their carers

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-09-17

Questions About Expanded Participation and the "Sustainability" of Japan's Long-Term Care Insurance System

NLI Research Institute

A 4-page paper examining the issues surrounding the proposal to extend participation in Japan's long-term care insurance system to younger people

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-07-29

Attitudes Towards the Public Pension: Analysis From a New Perspective

NLI Research Institute

A 9-page Japanese paper applying latent class anlaysis techniques to a private sector survey investigating public attitudes towards the Japanese public pension

Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-13

Social Protection: A Global Imperative

ODI

A UK opinion on how to realise the G-20 commitment to fund social protection for the poorest countries as part of its global plan for recovery

Social Policy, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-05-03

Society at a Glance: Asia/Pacific 2011

OECD

The 120-page second edition of this publication provides a quantitative overview of social trends across 36 Asia-Pacific countries and economies. It covers issues such as time use (particularly unpaid work), migration, unemployment, poverty and inequality, social and health care expenditure, social cohesion and life satisfaction

Social Policy, RegionalPosted: 2011-12-22

Is the European Welfare State Really More Expensive?

OECD

This 131-page working paper provides information on trends and composition of social expenditure in OECD countries. It also presents the OECD SOCX Manual

Social PolicyPosted: 2011-11-10

Inclusion Through Innovation

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister - U.K.

An 88-page U.K. report examining how information and communications technology (ICT) can be harnessed to help tackle social exclusion

Science & Technology, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-11-02

Own Motion Investigation into Child Protection: Out of Home Care

Ombudsman Victoria

This 135-page Australian report examines the role of the Department of Human Services (the department) in responding to reports from the community regarding children perceived to be at risk of harm

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-06-03

Should We Expand the Use of Pay-for-Performance in Health Care?

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 23-page Australian research paper examines the evidence on the impact of P4P schemes in health care

Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-24

Disability Support Pensioners 1984-2004

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 4-page Australian research note studying the rise in the number of recipients of the Disability Support Pension

Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-08-06

Paternalism in Social Policy: When is it Justifiable?

Parliamentary Library - Australia

A 31-page Australian paper considering when paternalist policies may be considered justifiable

Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-05

An Adequate Superannuation-Based Retirement Income?

Parliamentary Library - Australia

This 39-page Australian research brief discusses the adequacy of existing superannuation arrangements in Australia

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-03-27

Multiculturalism

Parliamentary Library - NSW

An 80-page Australian briefing paper examining key aspects of Australia's multiculturalism policy

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-04

Money for Nothing? Australia in the Global Middle Class Welfare Debate

Parliamentary Library of Australia

This 44-page Australian research paper seeks to contribute to understanding of key issues in the debate about middle class welfare through an examination of comparative research into different welfare systems

Social PolicyPosted: 2009-06-11

Real Communities

Participation Society

An 8-page Australian essay on making social investments in communities

Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13

Foster Care: Voices from the Inside

Pew Charitable Trusts

This 34-page report highlights the structural factors responsible for "a child welfare system (US) that is overly reliant on foster care" and the human costs resulting from the system

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-02-23

Population Aging and Life-Course Flexibility: The Pivotal Role of Increased Choice in the Retirement Decision

Policy Research Initiative

A 40-page Canadian discussion paper examining the hypothesis that major economic and social gains could flow from policy-induced changes in the allocation of time throughout life

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-06-01

Poverty and Exclusion: Normative Approaches to Policy Research

Policy Research Initiative

This 48-page Canadian paper examines normative approaches to poverty and exclusion with a focus on legal policy perspectives as drivers of policy rather than policy outcomes

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02

European Integration and Convergence of the National Welfare States

Policy Research Initiative

This 8-page Canadian briefing note discusses the pressures that could lead to convergence of welfare systems within the EU

European Union, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-15

Expert Workshop on the Measurement of Social Capital for Public Policy

Policy Research Initiative

This 34-page Canadian report synthesises the proceedings of a workshop held to identify the essential elements of a "toolbox" for analyzing social capital for the purposes of developing and assessing governmental programmes and policies

Social PolicyPosted: 2004-10-20

Exploring New Approaches to Social Policy: Synthesis Report

Policy Research Initiative

This 42-page Canadian report presents a summary of a conference held to discuss population ageing, poverty and social exclusion, and the development of new tools, such as those based on social capital

Social PolicyPosted: 2005-03-31

Combatting the Social Exclusion of At-Risk Groups

Policy Research Initiative

A 26-page Canadian research paper focusing on policy, particularly on new approaches to social exclusion making an appearance in North America and Europe

Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2005-12-21

Social Capital as a Public Policy Tool

PRI

This 40-page Canadian report synthesizes the activities, findings and recommendations of a Canadian project studying the value of social capital as a public policy tool

Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-12-12

A Survey of the World's Oceans

PRI

A 32-page Canadian discussion paper examining international approaches to the management of diversity in society

Immigration & Refugees, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-06-02

From Mosaic to Harmony: Multicultural Canada in the 21st Century

PRI

A 27-page report summarizing a series of regional roundtable consultations on the Canadian approach to multicultural diversity

Social PolicyPosted: 2007-12-24

Climate Change Adaptation: Linkages with Social Policy

PRI

A 75-page Canadian research paper consisting of a general scan of current literature from around the world, including adaptation plans and actions in progress by all levels of government. It is intended to provide an overview of approaches, guidelines, tools, and policy options being employed to adapt to climate change to better understand the implications of climate changes for different areas of social policy, and the resulting linkages

Climate Change & Environment, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-12-16

Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 504-page Australian study of the not-for-profit sector, focusing on improving the measurement of the sector's contributions and removing obstacles to maximising its contributions to society

Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-03-04

Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage: Key Indicators 2007

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 64-page Australian report on the impact of policy programmes and interventions being used to achieve positive outcomes for indigenous people

Indigenous Affairs, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-07-18

Policy Implications of an Ageing Australia: An Illustrated Guide

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 52-page illustrated speech reviewing the policy options available for dealing with Australia's ageing population

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-11

Paid Parental Leave: Support for Parents with Newborn Children

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 585-page Australian report into supporting the parents of newborn children with paid parental leave

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-11

Caring for Older Australians

Productivity Commission - Australia

An 88-page report examining the social, clinical and institutional aspects of aged care in Australia

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-08-08

Caring for Older Australians

Productivity Commission - Australia

This 574-page report identifies a number of weaknesses in Australia's aged care system. It proposes a wide-ranging package of reforms to address these issues, including a much simpler, single gateway into aged care

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-01-20

Contribution of the Not-for-Profit Sector

Productivity Commission - Australia

A 510-page draft Australian report on the contributions of the not-for-profit sector with a focus on improving the measurement of its contributions and on removing obstacles to maximising its contributions tosociety

Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-13

Arranging and Paying for Child Care

Public Policy Institute

A report on child care in California

Social PolicyPosted: 2004-01-07

Working Dads: Final Report on the Fathers at Work Initiative

Public/Private Ventures

This 65-page US report presents findings from an evaluation of Fathers at Work, a national demonstration designed to help low-income noncustodial fathers increase their employment and earnings, become more involved in their children's lives, and provide them with more consistent financial support

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-10-14

Laying a Solid Foundation: Strategies for Effective Program Replication

Public/Private Ventures

This 41-page US report provides policymakers, practitioners and philanthropists with guidance on how to successfully replicate and expand proven social programs

Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-06

Evaluating Mentoring Programs

Public/Private Ventures

A 23-page US methodological brief designed to provide programme operators and researchers with practical advice about how to assess a mentoring programme's implementation and impact

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2009-10-15

Capturing the Essential Elements

Public/Private Ventures

This 23-page U.S. report shows how to define the essential elements of model social policies and programmes to increase the chances of successful replication

Social PolicyPosted: 2005-01-02

The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational

Rand Corporation

This 143-page US study examines the financial benefits that taxpayers, regardless of whether they have children in school, realize from increases in educational attainment of today's youth

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-10

Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind: The Case of New York Ciy

Rand Corporation

This 309-page US study reports on an independent longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy adopted in New York City schools

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-01-10

Early Childhood Interventions: Proven Results, Future Promise

Rand Corporation

A 201-page U.S. review of research shedding light on effective early childhood intervention programmes

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2006-01-16

Reparable Harm: Assessing and Addressing Disparities Faced by Boys and Men of Color in California

Rand Corporation

This 128-page US study identifies some of the greatest disparities for boys and men of color relative to their white counterparts across specific indicators in California. It also provides information about different strategies for reducing the disparities

Social Policy, EducationPosted: 2009-02-28

Ending Social Promotion Without Leaving Children Behind

Rand Corporation

This 309-page US report provides a longitudinal evaluation of the 5th-grade promotion policy in New York City. Their findings, presented in this volume, provide a comprehensive picture of how the policy was implemented, the impact of the policy on student academic and socioemotional outcomes, and the links between the policy's implementation and the outcomes of at-risk student

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12

Promising Practices for Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Rand Corporation

This US issue brief provides a concise overview of child abuse and neglect prevention, including a summary of the scope of the problem, a discussion of the costs to individuals and society, and promising strategies for prevention

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-29

The Benefits to Taxpayers from Increases in Students' Educational Attainment

Rand Corporation

A 142-page US study illustrating how increases in educational attainment benefit taxpayers—regardless of whether they have children in school—because more highly educated people tend to pay more in taxes, are less likely to use social support programs, and are less likely to commit crime

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-11-12

Possibility or Utopia? Consumer Choice in Healthcare: A Literature Review

Rand Corporation

This 168-page literature review examines consumer choice in healthcare in the context of the German system, together with experiences in other industrialised countries, and effects on health status, satisfaction, fairness and macro-economics

Health, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-02

Healthy Families New York (HFNY)

Rand Corporation

Healthy Families New York (HFNY) is a community-based prevention program that seeks to improve the health and well-being of children at risk for abuse and neglect by providing intensive home visitation services. This report evaluates the programme to date.

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2011-02-28

Housing Supply and Affordability: Do Affordable Housing Mandates Work?

Reason Public Policy Institute

This 50-page U.S. study investigates the merits of "inclusionary zoning", whereby, to increase the supply of affordable housing, local authorities mandate that developers sell a given percentage of new homes at sub-market prices.

Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-04-16

Fighting Online Extremism: Tackling Old Challenges in the Internet Age

RSIS

A 3-page commentary on the Singaporean approach to tackling bigotry and religious extremism in the Internet age

Social Policy, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-07-15

The Use of Child Support Money in Meeting Housing Costs

School of Sociology and Social Work

This 7-page Australian paper explores how - and indeed, if - child support money is a useful resource in meeting the housing needs of the children of separated parents and the resident parent who receives the payments

Social PolicyPosted: 2009-07-14

A Hand Up not a Hand Out: Renewing the Fight Against Poverty

Senate Community Affairs References Committee - Australia

This 551-page report investigates the current state of poverty and disadvantage in Australia

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-11

Residential and Community Aged Care in Australia...

Senate Standing Committee

The 166-page report considers the funding, planning, allocation, capital and equity of residential and community aged care in Australia

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-05-13

Rescaling Social Welfare Policies in Denmark

SFI

A background report for understanding the process for rescaling social welfare policies in Denmark

Social Policy, European UnionPosted: 2007-09-22

Does Subjective Left-Right Position Have a Causal Effect on Support for Redistribution?

SFI

This 40-page Danish paper uses a comparative analysis of Sweden, Germany and Norway to study the connection between political values and support for redistribution

Social Policy, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2007-05-25

Health Shocks and Retirement: The Role of Welfare State Institutions

SFI

A 19-page Danish working paper studying the effect of welfare state interventions on the retirement of elderly male workers following an acute health shock

Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-10

Documentation of 'Care Packages' for Children in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben Model

SFI

This 44-page Danish working paper consists of documentation for the modelling of schemes implemented in OECD's 2003 Tax/Ben model for use in the 'Carearchitecture' childcare project

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10

The Prevalance and Heterogeneity of At-Risk and Pathological Gamblers: The Danish Case

SFI

A 22-page Danish working paper showing the prevalence of at-risk, problem and pathological gamblers among adult Danes

Social PolicyPosted: 2007-01-10

Unequal Welfare States: Distributive Consequences of Population Ageing in Six European Countries

Social and Cultural Planning Office of the Netherlands

A 192-page study examining the possible distributive consequences of population ageing in relation to the different welfare state types found in the European Union

Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2004-11-04

Reaching Out: An Action Plan on Social Exclusion

Social Exclusion Task Force

A 100-page plan for tackling social exclusion in the UK

Social Policy, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2006-09-12

Activating Citizenship: A Social Inclusion Approach for Disability in South Australia

Social Inclusion Board

This 60-page Australian paper is designed to provoke discussion and invites people with a disability, their families and other carers, to contribute ideas on ways to support transformational change in community inclusion of people with disability

Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2010-08-04

Social Inclusion: Origins, Concepts and Key Themes

Social Inclusion Unit - Australia

A 50-page Australian report providing a background on the concept of social inclusion

Social PolicyPosted: 2008-10-15

Defining 'Quality' In Social Policy Research

Social Policy Association

This 24-page UK study investigates how social policy researchers and research users conceptualise 'quality' in social policy research

Social PolicyPosted: 2006-08-07

Coordinated and Integrated Human Service Delivery Models

Social Policy Research Centre

This 50-page report presents evidence of the use of coordinated and integrated human service delivery in Australia, the U.K., Ireland and the U.S.

Social PolicyPosted: 2005-04-29

Disability Support Pension - New Customer Focus Groups

Social Policy Research Centre

A 38-page Australian report on a series of focus groups exploring the situations, motivations, needs and aspirations of people applying for the Disability Support Pension

Disability, Social PolicyPosted: 2005-10-26

Promoting Social Networks for Older People in Community Aged Care

Social Policy Research Centre / The Benevolent Society

This 6-page Australian briefing draws from the research evidence promising and innovative practices that can be readily adapted and incorporated by care workers and managers into their day-to-day work

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-03-12

People and Community at the Heart of Systems and Bureaucracy: South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative

South Australia's Social Inclusion Initiative

This 24-page report considers the Social Inclusion Initiative which has become the bedrock of South Australia's approach to delivering public value to the most marginalised people through joined-up government

Governance & Politics, Social PolicyPosted: 2009-02-20

Towards Productive Welfare? A Comparative Analysis of 23 OECD Countries

SPRC

This 30-page paper explores the possibility of developing a classification of welfare state types that incorporate both productive and protective elements of social policy

Social PolicyPosted: 2007-08-31

Towards New Indicators of Disadvantage: Deprivation and Social Exclusion

SPRC

This 122-page study advocates a broader approach to the measurement of disadvantage

Poverty & Hunger, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-11-23

Meeting the Needs of Australian Muslim Families: Exploring Marginalisation, Family Issues and 'Best Practice' in Service Provision

SPRC

This 143-page Australian paper presents the results of a research project aiming to enhance understanding of the needs of marginalised Muslim families and to develop 'best practice' in addressing these needs

Social Policy, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2010-12-09

Out-of-Home Care for Children in Australia: A Review of Literature and Policy

SPRC

This 70-page Australian study reviews trends in out-of-home care for children

Families, Children & Youth, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-09

Young Carers: Social Policy Impacts of the Caring Responsibilities of Children and Young Adults

SPRC

A 134-page theoretically-informed and policy-focused quantitative and qualitative study on young carers in Australia

Social Policy, Families, Children & YouthPosted: 2011-12-19

International Update September 2007

SSA

A monthly US bulletin reporting on overseas developments in pensions, social security and retirement

Ageing, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-10-04

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: The Americas, 2007

SSA

A 196-page US report providing cross-national comparisons of the social security systems of each country in the Americas

Social PolicyPosted: 2008-03-28

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa, 2009

SSA

This 199-page US report, part of a four-volume series, provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 44 countries in Africa

Social Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-08-16

International Update

SSA

A US bulletin (June 2007) reporting on recent developments in public and private pensions in foreign countries

Social Policy, AgeingPosted: 2007-07-10

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Africa 2007

SSA

This 194-page US report provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 44 countries across Africa

Social PolicyPosted: 2007-10-10

Social Security Programs Throughout the World: Asia and the Pacific, 2008

SSA

This 231-page US report provides a cross-national comparison of the social security systems in 48 countries in Asia and the Pacific. It summarizes the five main social insurance programs in those countries: old-age, disability, and survivors; sickness and maternity; work injury; unemployment; and family allowances

Social Policy, RegionalPosted: 2009-03-10

Why Are Youth From Lower-Income Families Less Likely to Attend University?

Statistics Canada

This 38-page Canadian paper uses data on academic abilities, parental influences, financial constraints and other characteristics to try to account for the large gap in university attendance across the income distribution

Education, Social PolicyPosted: 2007-03-05

Incentive Effects of Social Assistance: A Regression Discontinuity Approach

Statistics Canada

A 35-page Canadian study into the effects of different levels of social assistance benefit on employment

Social Policy, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2006-06-22

How Canadians' Use of the Internet Affects Social Life and Civic Participation

Statistics Canada

A 29-page Canadian study into the role of the Internet in social engagement and the opportunities it represents for Canadians to be active citizens

Science & Technology, Social PolicyPosted: 2008-12-15

Governance and Social Housing: Can Good Governance be Bad Practice?

Swinburne Institute for Social Research

This 7-page paper argues that reforms in the governance (planning and management) of social housing can be used to avoid addressing the real needs, such as larger budgets

Housing, Social PolicyPosted: 2004-03-03

The Wage-penalty Effect: The Hidden Cost of Maternity Leave

TAI

A 25-page Australian report confirming the findings of overseas research demonstrating that incomes grow less quickly among women returning to the workforce

Employment, Industrial Relations & Training , Social PolicyPosted: 2011-08-26