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In Northern Ireland, pay disparities across sectors and groups are a key focus for government departments and public sector organisations. Addressing these gaps is important for promoting equality in the workplace. John Hughes, a researcher at the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) (part of ADR Northern Ireland), shares how recent administrative data research on gender and disability pay gaps is influencing policies in Northern Ireland to create a more equitable workforce.
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In this latest edition of the AD|ARC blog series, Orla Bateson from the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (NISRA) discusses the development of the Census Agricultural Research Study (CARS) and the next steps in Northern Ireland.
In this blog, Dr Jos IJpelaar, researcher in NISRA’s Administrative Research Unit, describes the findings of research into the mental health status of employed people in Northern Ireland.
Elizabeth Nelson and Ann Marie O’Neill of ADRC Northern Ireland discuss the importance of involving those with lived experience of caring in administrative data research which aims to benefit them.
On 3 March 2021, ADRC NI held is fourth research and policy symposium: ‘Working and caring through Covid: How the pandemic has affected workers’ mental health’. Elizabeth Nelson discusses the key issues covered.
