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Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 37m

People’s reactions are wild. What I found challenging today is that even I sometimes fall for this rubbish in my own internal monologue. Thanks capitalism - and eldest daughter syndrome!!

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 1h

I thought I was incompetently behind on my work. Turned out I just needed a morning of not being sick to catch up. Gah! Bollox to the ideal worker myth. It messes us up!

Jacques Wels @jacqueswels.bsky.social · 1d

6 days to go to apply to 2 postdoc positions (3-year and 2-year) at @ucl.ac.uk with @pravpatalay.bsky.social!
For all those interested in employment<->health, trade unions & longitudinal methods.
Feel free to share.
www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPB406/r...

Research Fellow (x2 posts) at UCL

Apply for the Research Fellow (x2 posts) role on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for academic positions in higher education. View details and apply now.

www.jobs.ac.uk

Centre for Public Policy @uofgpolicy.bsky.social · 1d

Are you a PhD student with an interest in devolution, Scottish politics, elections? 🗳️ 🚨

We have an exciting opportunity for a Scottish Graduate School of Social Science @sgsss.bsky.social PhD student to join our 'Election team' next year.

Find out more:
www.sgsss.ac.uk/internship/c...

Opportunity for Scottish Graduate School of Social Science PhD students, Research Assistant, Join the CPP Election Team.

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 4d

I evangelise about the scotrail over 50s card. Best thing about aging!!!

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 6d

Yes #MAFUK needs to learn about queer culture. It also needs to learn about West Country culture. I get you my queen. #GoApril

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 6d

Mr L is working late two days in a row. (Midnight return so no chance to watch TV). I have to avoid both Bake Off and Traitors spoilers for 48 hours. Pain…

Prof Christina Pagel @chrischirp.bsky.social · 22d

really pleased to be able to write about our latest report on strengthening the resilience of our public bodies for LSE!

Written with @martinmckee.bsky.social .

Report here
www.ucl.ac.uk/policy-lab/n...

blog here
blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsoci...

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · 22d

For the first time in my professional life, I have just had a reply all accident. The SHAME!

Anil Dash @anildash.com · 24d

Okay, for the folks who asked: here's the majority AI view, writing up the reasonable, thoughtful view on AI that the vast majority of people in tech hold, that gets overshadowed by the bluster and hype of the tycoons trying to shill their nonsense. anildash.com/2025/10/17/t... Please share!

The Majority AI View - Anil Dash

A blog about making culture. Since 1999.

anildash.com

Simon Jones @ariadneassoc.bsky.social · 29d

Missed this last week - the return of Collective Bargaining, in the #SocialCare sector. A considered and even handed article by @sarahoconnorft.ft.com, featuring a quote from @melaniesimms.bsky.social #HR #EmployeeRelations
on.ft.com/4n2JVam

The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about

Collective bargaining in social care could save an ailing sector — but only if it’s done properly

on.ft.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 12

Continuing our year of ferries.

View from the deck of a ferry looking over to the Scottish Western Isles. A glorious October day.

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · Oct 12

Private equity wrecked UK high street, says Iceland Foods boss

PE model - low wages, cut staff/investment, high debt, profiteering, tax abuse.

PE devoured Debenhams, Maplin, Byron Burger, Cath Kidson, Comet, Flybe, Poundworld, Toys R Us.

Controls care homes, vets, supermarkets.
archive.ph/tJVkV

Private equity has wrecked the high street, says Iceland boss

Richard Walker says private buyers take out costs and fail to invest then sell to the highest bidder in a cycle that makes retailers steadily worse

www.thetimes.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 11

The morning has been spent on the Glasgow to Oban train line. One of the most beautiful journeys in the world.

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 10

University catering services is where I learned the term.

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 9

I was just going to say exactly this.

David Spencer @davidaspencer.bsky.social · Oct 9

This result is hard to reconcile with persistently low investment levels in the UK - if jobs are in shorter supply, this is more likely due to old-fashioned cost-cutting than increases in business investment in AI www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Gen Z faces ‘job-pocalypse’ as global firms prioritise AI over new hires, report says

British Standards Institution study across seven countries found quarter of bosses believe entry-level tasks could be automated to reduce costs

www.theguardian.com

David Spencer @davidaspencer.bsky.social · Oct 9

This result is hard to reconcile with persistently low investment levels in the UK - if jobs are in shorter supply, this is more likely due to old-fashioned cost-cutting than increases in business investment in AI www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Gen Z faces ‘job-pocalypse’ as global firms prioritise AI over new hires, report says

British Standards Institution study across seven countries found quarter of bosses believe entry-level tasks could be automated to reduce costs

www.theguardian.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 8

No - labo(u)r relations

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 8

I often wonder why I watch MAFS. Yes it’s set up. Yes it’s soap opera. And then there’s such a tender moment that we can all learn from.

Journal of Industrial Relations (A Sage journal) @jirjournal.bsky.social · Oct 8

Visit the #JIR YouTube channel—it’s full of content perfect for classroom use or professional practice. You’ll find interviews with renowned scholars, case studies, and more.

www.youtube.com/@JournalofIn...

#videoabstracts #JIR #industrialrelations

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 7

I like this article a lot - unsurprisingly.

Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Oct 7

Great column from @sarahoconnorft.ft.com where she casts her forensic eye over the introduction of collective bargaining in the social care sector. TL:DR it could work given adult care is a weird market largely paid for by local authorities; but as usual will there be enough cash? on.ft.com/4mSfeVm

The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about

Collective bargaining in social care could save an ailing sector — but only if it’s done properly

on.ft.com

Hetan Shah @hetanshah.bsky.social · Oct 7

Great column from @sarahoconnorft.ft.com where she casts her forensic eye over the introduction of collective bargaining in the social care sector. TL:DR it could work given adult care is a weird market largely paid for by local authorities; but as usual will there be enough cash? on.ft.com/4mSfeVm

The most radical Labour plan you haven’t heard about

Collective bargaining in social care could save an ailing sector — but only if it’s done properly

on.ft.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 6

Let’s make sure they don’t.

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 5

The rapid end of belief in and understanding of the institutions of the post-1945 settlement remains surprising to me. Yet here we are. One battle after another.

profserious @profserious.bsky.social · Oct 5

Here are your 10 -essential- AI prompts for academics ... make your life easy with help from @profserious.bsky.social profserious.substack.com/p/10-ai-prom...

10 AI Prompts for Academics

making those hard jobs a little easier ...

profserious.substack.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 4

Going to bed thinking about Greta and everyone else. #Solidarity

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 4

Sunshine on Leith. 😍

Alex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · Oct 2

Years ago a jewish ma who loves me invited me to break fast with her family after Yom Kippur. It was a revealing experience and profound honour. In a small act of solidarity to jewish friends, we will eat tonight at 7:24. I have made lemon chicken soup, potato salad, and honey cake. 1/

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 2

Although the title of the (very excellent) movie 'One Battle After Another' is a rubbish move title, it is a very good way to describe the life of activists. (And sorry, Paul - that's not a brilliant photo). www.theguardian.com/money/2025/o...

Labour considering charging workers for employment tribunal claims, sources say

Exclusive: Reintroducing tribunal fees would be ‘a gift for bad bosses’, says TUC chief Paul Nowak

www.theguardian.com

Melanie Simms @melaniesimms.bsky.social · Oct 1

All eyes on the flotilla. NOW!

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