Jonny Gifford
@jonnygiff.bsky.social
HR & mgt researcher, optimistic sceptic
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Jonny Gifford
@jonnygiff.bsky.social
· Jun 23
📢New paper!📢
"Social Class Origin and Job quality in Higher Managerial and Professional Occupations" out in @sociologyjnl.bsky.social
Those from lower social origins suffer lower
❌ top job attainment
❌ pay
In this new research, we show they also suffer lower
❌ non-pay job quality
"Social Class Origin and Job quality in Higher Managerial and Professional Occupations" out in @sociologyjnl.bsky.social
Those from lower social origins suffer lower
❌ top job attainment
❌ pay
In this new research, we show they also suffer lower
❌ non-pay job quality
Published! Our research on how social class / socio-economic background affects job quality / 'good work'. Great to see this out open access in Sociology (journal). Thanks to @cipd.bsky.social for the #GoodWorkIndex data.
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Published! Our research on how social class / socio-economic background affects job quality / 'good work'. Great to see this out open access in Sociology (journal). Thanks to @cipd.bsky.social for the #GoodWorkIndex data.
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📢New paper!📢
"Social Class Origin and Job quality in Higher Managerial and Professional Occupations" out in @sociologyjnl.bsky.social
Those from lower social origins suffer lower
❌ top job attainment
❌ pay
In this new research, we show they also suffer lower
❌ non-pay job quality
"Social Class Origin and Job quality in Higher Managerial and Professional Occupations" out in @sociologyjnl.bsky.social
Those from lower social origins suffer lower
❌ top job attainment
❌ pay
In this new research, we show they also suffer lower
❌ non-pay job quality
June 23, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Published! Our research on how social class / socio-economic background affects job quality / 'good work'. Great to see this out open access in Sociology (journal). Thanks to @cipd.bsky.social for the #GoodWorkIndex data.
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The overwhelming majority of jobs at the two biggest companies in America pay less than $20/hr.
Meanwhile, the heads of those companies are some of the richest people on the planet.
See the problem?
Meanwhile, the heads of those companies are some of the richest people on the planet.
See the problem?
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The overwhelming majority of jobs at the two biggest companies in America pay less than $20/hr.
Meanwhile, the heads of those companies are some of the richest people on the planet.
See the problem?
Meanwhile, the heads of those companies are some of the richest people on the planet.
See the problem?
There's spin ... and then there's Spin. *Another* benefit?? To add to all the other palpable benefits we've seen from Brexit?!
May 8, 2025 at 1:31 PM
There's spin ... and then there's Spin. *Another* benefit?? To add to all the other palpable benefits we've seen from Brexit?!
Front row of Trump's inauguration: the oligarchs "supporting a tyrant who is promising them tax cuts and regulatory rollbacks that will make them even richer"
February 26, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Front row of Trump's inauguration: the oligarchs "supporting a tyrant who is promising them tax cuts and regulatory rollbacks that will make them even richer"
Really powerful 3 min video here about work pressure & job quality in the TV/film/screen industries from @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
Links closely to the fantastic new BFI initiative www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
Links closely to the fantastic new BFI initiative www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
Break The Cycle: Improving life behind the scenes
We offer physical, mental and financial support for everyone working behind the scenes in film, TV, and cinema.
filmtvcharity.org.uk
February 12, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Really powerful 3 min video here about work pressure & job quality in the TV/film/screen industries from @filmtvcharity.bsky.social
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
Links closely to the fantastic new BFI initiative www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
filmtvcharity.org.uk/stories-even...
Links closely to the fantastic new BFI initiative www.workwiseforscreen.org.uk/en
Our new report on work and health international comparisons with the UK. We analyse EU15 data on economic inactivity and long-term ill health & discuss international policy differences. www.employment-studies.co.uk/resource/wor... @employmentstudies.bsky.social
Work and health: international comparisons with the UK | Institute for Employment Studies (IES)
www.employment-studies.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Our new report on work and health international comparisons with the UK. We analyse EU15 data on economic inactivity and long-term ill health & discuss international policy differences. www.employment-studies.co.uk/resource/wor... @employmentstudies.bsky.social
**Blogged!** My reflection on the news of Accenture ditching (or "sunsetting"🙄) its equality & diversity goals. The culture wars rage on ... www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/fair-we... @employmentstudies.bsky.social
Fair-weather friends of equality & diversity | Institute for Employment Studies (IES)
www.employment-studies.co.uk
February 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
**Blogged!** My reflection on the news of Accenture ditching (or "sunsetting"🙄) its equality & diversity goals. The culture wars rage on ... www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/fair-we... @employmentstudies.bsky.social
**Blogged** How the UK fares alongside its European peers in ill health and employment. Spoiler: we're not where we should expect to be & alternative policy options are available. Based on our new research for @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/work-an...
www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/work-an...
February 10, 2025 at 4:08 PM
**Blogged** How the UK fares alongside its European peers in ill health and employment. Spoiler: we're not where we should expect to be & alternative policy options are available. Based on our new research for @healthfoundation.bsky.social.
www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/work-an...
www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/work-an...
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Catch up now on our webinar with @employmentstudies.bsky.social on the lessons the UK can learn from international approaches to work and health.
Thanks to Sarah Cunningham, Christopher Prinz, Myrthe van Vilsteren and @jonnygiff.bsky.social for sharing their insights ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4jI7bd8
Thanks to Sarah Cunningham, Christopher Prinz, Myrthe van Vilsteren and @jonnygiff.bsky.social for sharing their insights ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4jI7bd8
Webinar: What lessons can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
This webinar will explore international lessons on work and health, offering insights for improving UK workforce health. It will inform the final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives,…
buff.ly
February 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Catch up now on our webinar with @employmentstudies.bsky.social on the lessons the UK can learn from international approaches to work and health.
Thanks to Sarah Cunningham, Christopher Prinz, Myrthe van Vilsteren and @jonnygiff.bsky.social for sharing their insights ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4jI7bd8
Thanks to Sarah Cunningham, Christopher Prinz, Myrthe van Vilsteren and @jonnygiff.bsky.social for sharing their insights ⬇️
https://buff.ly/4jI7bd8
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Sounds like a plan
January 28, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Sounds like a plan
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Great @healthfoundation.bsky.social session today discussing the latest international evidence on approaches to work and health. The UK's ill-health employment gap is a complex story but cannot be ignored in relation to the growth agenda
📅 Join the Commission for #HealthierWorkingLives, which we support, and @employmentstudies.bsky.social for this webinar tomorrow.
Leading labour market and workplace experts from the UK and beyond will explore practical ways to improve workforce health.
Sign up now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3PP9Hkj
Leading labour market and workplace experts from the UK and beyond will explore practical ways to improve workforce health.
Sign up now ⬇️
https://buff.ly/3PP9Hkj
January 28, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Great @healthfoundation.bsky.social session today discussing the latest international evidence on approaches to work and health. The UK's ill-health employment gap is a complex story but cannot be ignored in relation to the growth agenda
Excited to be speaking at this webinar next Tues. We'll be launching new research on LT ill-health and employment outcomes, digging into trends & reviewing policy options. This is crucial for reducing economic inactivity & v much an issue for our times. Join us! @employmentstudies.bsky.social
What can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
Webinar: What lessons can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
This webinar will explore international lessons on work and health, offering insights for improving UK workforce health. It will inform the final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, ...
www.health.org.uk
January 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Excited to be speaking at this webinar next Tues. We'll be launching new research on LT ill-health and employment outcomes, digging into trends & reviewing policy options. This is crucial for reducing economic inactivity & v much an issue for our times. Join us! @employmentstudies.bsky.social
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Why is disinformation a critical issue today? Misinformation and disinformation are the greatest risks to humanity over the next two years, according to experts in this research. #policy #regulations #balance #ethics #digital #socialnetworks #content #strategy #governance #technology
January 20, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Why is disinformation a critical issue today? Misinformation and disinformation are the greatest risks to humanity over the next two years, according to experts in this research. #policy #regulations #balance #ethics #digital #socialnetworks #content #strategy #governance #technology
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
What can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
Webinar: What lessons can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
This webinar will explore international lessons on work and health, offering insights for improving UK workforce health. It will inform the final report of the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, ...
www.health.org.uk
January 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
What can the UK learn from international approaches to work and health?
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
To discuss, Anita Charlesworth will be joined on 28 January by:
• Sarah Cunningham, World Wellbeing Movement
• @jonnygiff.bsky.social, @employmentstudies.bsky.social
• Christopher Prinz, OECD
• Myrthe van Vilsteren, UWL
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
All are welcome to join this @healthfoundation.bsky.social webinar on Jan 28th. Speakers including IES' @jonnygiff.bsky.social discuss new research on international work & health outcomes - and what the UK can learn when exploring practical ways to improve workforce health. Register: bit.ly/404WW9Y
January 7, 2025 at 2:26 PM
All are welcome to join this @healthfoundation.bsky.social webinar on Jan 28th. Speakers including IES' @jonnygiff.bsky.social discuss new research on international work & health outcomes - and what the UK can learn when exploring practical ways to improve workforce health. Register: bit.ly/404WW9Y
It almost seems trite to criticize Elon Musk but he has become the poster child of post-truth believe-what-you-want BS. For me the most important line in the below is: “Once we lose the anchor that truth matters, in the robust debate that we must have, then we are on a very slippery slope.”
Prime Minister Keir Starmer of Britain on Monday fired back at Elon Musk after days of inflammatory social media posts by Musk, the billionaire owner of X, indirectly accusing him and others of "spreading lies and misinformation" about victims of child sex abuse gangs.
U.K.’s Starmer Slams ‘Lies and Misinformation’ After Elon Musk Attacks
Without naming Mr. Musk directly, Prime Minister Keir Starmer denounced the billionaire’s spreading of falsehoods about a child sex abuse scandal.
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
It almost seems trite to criticize Elon Musk but he has become the poster child of post-truth believe-what-you-want BS. For me the most important line in the below is: “Once we lose the anchor that truth matters, in the robust debate that we must have, then we are on a very slippery slope.”
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
The Times has now, belatedly, after losing at IPSO, published a *second*, further correction of Matthew Parris's ignorant and bigoted article about people claiming disability benefits.
The original version is here: archive.ph/UIXn2
The original version is here: archive.ph/UIXn2
January 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Times has now, belatedly, after losing at IPSO, published a *second*, further correction of Matthew Parris's ignorant and bigoted article about people claiming disability benefits.
The original version is here: archive.ph/UIXn2
The original version is here: archive.ph/UIXn2
Really love this. Happy Christmas @susiedent.com
Word of the day (of course) is ‘scurryfunging’, from US dialect: the frantic attempt to tidy the house just before guests arrive.
December 23, 2024 at 1:19 PM
Really love this. Happy Christmas @susiedent.com
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Has the Bank of Mum and Dad broken Britain? @nndroid.bsky.social and I ask the crucial questions to academic and author Dr Eliza Filby in the latest episode of @bunkerpod.bsky.social
Listen here on Apple (or, of course, wherever you get your pods)
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Listen here on Apple (or, of course, wherever you get your pods)
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Has the Bank of Mum and Dad broken Britain?
Podcast Episode · The Bunker · 06/12/2024 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
December 6, 2024 at 9:22 AM
Has the Bank of Mum and Dad broken Britain? @nndroid.bsky.social and I ask the crucial questions to academic and author Dr Eliza Filby in the latest episode of @bunkerpod.bsky.social
Listen here on Apple (or, of course, wherever you get your pods)
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Listen here on Apple (or, of course, wherever you get your pods)
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
UK exporters suffer £27bn hit from Brexit
Smaller companies bore the brunt of trade barriers with the Continent as trade in services remains resilient
www.thetimes.com
December 18, 2024 at 9:21 PM
"Research from the Centre for Economic Performance, a think tank based at the London School of Economics, said Brexit led to a 6.4 per cent drop in the UK’s global exports and a 3.1 per cent decline in imports into the UK from the rest of the world”
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
www.thetimes.com/business-mon...
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
While employment, unemployment & economic inactivity all remain at the same level as the previous quarter, vacancies have continued to decrease and pay growth remains weak. IES' Seemanti Ghosh summarises today's Labour Market Statistics. Read: bit.ly/4gFVZLM
December 17, 2024 at 12:42 PM
While employment, unemployment & economic inactivity all remain at the same level as the previous quarter, vacancies have continued to decrease and pay growth remains weak. IES' Seemanti Ghosh summarises today's Labour Market Statistics. Read: bit.ly/4gFVZLM
Reposted by Jonny Gifford
Blogged: the stubborn UK problem of long hours and job strain – a reflection on research for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives. www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/job-qua... @employmentstudies.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @learnworkuk.bsky.social
Job quality: a route to healthier working lives | Institute for Employment Studies (IES)
Jonny Gifford reflects on IES’ latest research into the links between job quality and health in the UK.
www.employment-studies.co.uk
December 2, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Blogged: the stubborn UK problem of long hours and job strain – a reflection on research for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives. www.employment-studies.co.uk/news/job-qua... @employmentstudies.bsky.social @healthfoundation.bsky.social @learnworkuk.bsky.social