Tom Montgomery
@tom-montgomery.bsky.social
Lecturer in Work and Organisations at University of Stirling. Research on labour markets, policy, politics, and what to have for lunch...
My latest article for @uk.theconversation.com on the economic implications of the latest migration proposals from Reform leader Nigel Farage
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Nigel Farage’s pledge to end indefinite leave could hurt the economy even before an election
Businesses thinking of investing in the UK pay attention to announcements like these – so did Reform ask any industry groups if it was sound economic policy?
theconversation.com
September 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
My latest article for @uk.theconversation.com on the economic implications of the latest migration proposals from Reform leader Nigel Farage
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
theconversation.com/nigel-farage...
My article for @uk.theconversation.com on the latest immigration plans announced by the UK government and their potential impact on key sectors of the economy #socialcare #highered #Starmer #Labour
theconversation.com/universities...
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Universities and social care depend on immigration. The UK government’s plans could be an economic own goal
Both sectors are already in crisis – and plans for more curbs on immigration will hit them hard.
theconversation.com
May 14, 2025 at 7:44 PM
My article for @uk.theconversation.com on the latest immigration plans announced by the UK government and their potential impact on key sectors of the economy #socialcare #highered #Starmer #Labour
theconversation.com/universities...
theconversation.com/universities...
Delighted to be among those awarded funding from
@royalsoced.bsky.social for my project 'Electronic performance monitoring and the future of fair work' Looking forward to building connections with researchers interested in this field. @stir.ac.uk @crispsurv.bsky.social
rse.org.uk/scotlands-vi...
@royalsoced.bsky.social for my project 'Electronic performance monitoring and the future of fair work' Looking forward to building connections with researchers interested in this field. @stir.ac.uk @crispsurv.bsky.social
rse.org.uk/scotlands-vi...
Scotland’s vibrant research sector to receive over £686.5K in the latest RSE Research Awards Programme
We are pleased to announce that 63 exceptional research projects have been selected at the autumn 2024 Research Awards open call.
rse.org.uk
February 26, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Delighted to be among those awarded funding from
@royalsoced.bsky.social for my project 'Electronic performance monitoring and the future of fair work' Looking forward to building connections with researchers interested in this field. @stir.ac.uk @crispsurv.bsky.social
rse.org.uk/scotlands-vi...
@royalsoced.bsky.social for my project 'Electronic performance monitoring and the future of fair work' Looking forward to building connections with researchers interested in this field. @stir.ac.uk @crispsurv.bsky.social
rse.org.uk/scotlands-vi...
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Using social media lights up the same parts of your brain as other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling.
Social media rewires young minds – here’s how
Using social media lights up the same parts of your brain as other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling.
theconversation.com
January 21, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Using social media lights up the same parts of your brain as other addictions, such as drugs, alcohol and gambling.
January sunshine on the west coast of Scotland 🌞
January 15, 2025 at 1:16 PM
January sunshine on the west coast of Scotland 🌞
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In October, the Government had a narrow margin of headroom against its two fiscal rules.
There has been speculation that recent turbulence in the bond markets may wipe out the £9.9 billion headroom against the current balance rule.
If so, what could the Chancellor do?
https://buff.ly/4fPTi9H
There has been speculation that recent turbulence in the bond markets may wipe out the £9.9 billion headroom against the current balance rule.
If so, what could the Chancellor do?
https://buff.ly/4fPTi9H
January 11, 2025 at 9:14 AM
In October, the Government had a narrow margin of headroom against its two fiscal rules.
There has been speculation that recent turbulence in the bond markets may wipe out the £9.9 billion headroom against the current balance rule.
If so, what could the Chancellor do?
https://buff.ly/4fPTi9H
There has been speculation that recent turbulence in the bond markets may wipe out the £9.9 billion headroom against the current balance rule.
If so, what could the Chancellor do?
https://buff.ly/4fPTi9H
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How much trouble is the government in?
UK borrowing costs have hit their highest level since the banking crisis. An economist explains what’s happening
How much trouble is the government in?
theconversation.com
January 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
How much trouble is the government in?
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The coming battle between social media and the state
https://www.ft.com/content/917c9535-1cdb-4f6a-9a15-1a0c83663bfd
https://www.ft.com/content/917c9535-1cdb-4f6a-9a15-1a0c83663bfd
The coming battle between social media and the state
Behind the alignment of X and Meta with Trump is a cold business logic — and a position of weakness rather than strength
www.ft.com
January 11, 2025 at 7:58 AM
The coming battle between social media and the state
https://www.ft.com/content/917c9535-1cdb-4f6a-9a15-1a0c83663bfd
https://www.ft.com/content/917c9535-1cdb-4f6a-9a15-1a0c83663bfd
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Word of the day is most definitely ‘hurkle-durkling’ (19th-century Scots): to linger in bed long after it’s time to get up.
December 30, 2024 at 10:08 AM
Word of the day is most definitely ‘hurkle-durkling’ (19th-century Scots): to linger in bed long after it’s time to get up.
The south west coast of Scotland today
December 30, 2024 at 4:52 PM
The south west coast of Scotland today
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The Government has begun outlining its Industrial Strategy for ten years of growth.
Get the Resolution Foundation response, from Gregory Thwaites and David Willetts, here ⤵️ https://buff.ly/49AqLUg
Get the Resolution Foundation response, from Gregory Thwaites and David Willetts, here ⤵️ https://buff.ly/49AqLUg
December 27, 2024 at 10:41 AM
The Government has begun outlining its Industrial Strategy for ten years of growth.
Get the Resolution Foundation response, from Gregory Thwaites and David Willetts, here ⤵️ https://buff.ly/49AqLUg
Get the Resolution Foundation response, from Gregory Thwaites and David Willetts, here ⤵️ https://buff.ly/49AqLUg
Support for independence remains a key feature of Scottish politics. I spoke to @simeonkerr.bsky.social for this piece in the FT which explores the prospects for the SNP and the independence movement on.ft.com/3ZORl7E
Revival in SNP fortunes raises fresh questions about Scottish independence
Polls show highest level of support in four years for breaking away from UK
on.ft.com
December 26, 2024 at 7:32 PM
Support for independence remains a key feature of Scottish politics. I spoke to @simeonkerr.bsky.social for this piece in the FT which explores the prospects for the SNP and the independence movement on.ft.com/3ZORl7E
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My grandfather was ‘Mr Health and Safety’. His life’s quest to make work safer has been ridiculed – but the rise of the gig economy shows it’s no joke
My grandfather was ‘Mr Health and Safety’. His life’s quest to make work safer has been ridiculed – but the rise of the gig economy shows it’s no joke
The Health and Safety at Work Act passed into UK law 50 years ago. Harold Walker was its driving force, inspired by his own experiences of workplace injury.
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December 23, 2024 at 5:57 PM
My grandfather was ‘Mr Health and Safety’. His life’s quest to make work safer has been ridiculed – but the rise of the gig economy shows it’s no joke
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Academics from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to
- not publish
- have outstanding publication records
- introduce more novel scientific concepts
- less likely to receive recognition, as measured by citations, Nobel Prize nominations, and awards.
www.nber.org/papers/w33289
- not publish
- have outstanding publication records
- introduce more novel scientific concepts
- less likely to receive recognition, as measured by citations, Nobel Prize nominations, and awards.
www.nber.org/papers/w33289
December 23, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Academics from poorer socio-economic backgrounds are more likely to
- not publish
- have outstanding publication records
- introduce more novel scientific concepts
- less likely to receive recognition, as measured by citations, Nobel Prize nominations, and awards.
www.nber.org/papers/w33289
- not publish
- have outstanding publication records
- introduce more novel scientific concepts
- less likely to receive recognition, as measured by citations, Nobel Prize nominations, and awards.
www.nber.org/papers/w33289
Important piece by @sarahoconnorft.bsky.social illustrating what many of us have been warning for some time:
"these apps might feel flexible and empowering for both sides when there is plenty of demand for workers, but what about in a downturn, where many people could be chasing the same shifts?"
"these apps might feel flexible and empowering for both sides when there is plenty of demand for workers, but what about in a downturn, where many people could be chasing the same shifts?"
The gig economy is coming to a shop near you
Apps that let retailers hire freelance staff by the shift are increasing in popularity
on.ft.com
December 17, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Important piece by @sarahoconnorft.bsky.social illustrating what many of us have been warning for some time:
"these apps might feel flexible and empowering for both sides when there is plenty of demand for workers, but what about in a downturn, where many people could be chasing the same shifts?"
"these apps might feel flexible and empowering for both sides when there is plenty of demand for workers, but what about in a downturn, where many people could be chasing the same shifts?"
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Sevenans et al. in EJPR: "our study shows that – whenever there is a significant preference gap between lower- and higher-income groups – politicians’ perceptions of what citizens want are skewed towards the preferences of higher-income voters on socio-economic issues."
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
Are poor people poorly heard?
A growing body of literature shows that the preferences of poorer groups in society are less well represented than the preferences of the rich. This paper scrutinises one possible explanation of ineq....
doi.org
December 16, 2024 at 8:02 AM
Sevenans et al. in EJPR: "our study shows that – whenever there is a significant preference gap between lower- and higher-income groups – politicians’ perceptions of what citizens want are skewed towards the preferences of higher-income voters on socio-economic issues."
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
doi.org/10.1111/1475...
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What Trump’s industrial policy will look like
https://www.ft.com/content/2184e3e6-83c4-41d7-a350-7210679f1c1f
https://www.ft.com/content/2184e3e6-83c4-41d7-a350-7210679f1c1f
What Trump’s industrial policy will look like
New legislation raises questions about whether Maga, or Wall Street, will steer the ship in the incoming administration
www.ft.com
December 16, 2024 at 5:06 AM
What Trump’s industrial policy will look like
https://www.ft.com/content/2184e3e6-83c4-41d7-a350-7210679f1c1f
https://www.ft.com/content/2184e3e6-83c4-41d7-a350-7210679f1c1f
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Low-income workers are less satisfied with their jobs than high-income workers.
We asked some of them why that might be.
Catch up on our recent research here ⤵️
We asked some of them why that might be.
Catch up on our recent research here ⤵️
A hard day’s night • Resolution Foundation
This report describes the labour market experiences of low-to-middle income families and how these have changed over the past quarter century. It explores those families’ employment, pay, experiences…
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 9:15 AM
Low-income workers are less satisfied with their jobs than high-income workers.
We asked some of them why that might be.
Catch up on our recent research here ⤵️
We asked some of them why that might be.
Catch up on our recent research here ⤵️
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Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?
https://www.ft.com/content/ca441a61-6feb-4d94-970a-b83b75b8dcd0
https://www.ft.com/content/ca441a61-6feb-4d94-970a-b83b75b8dcd0
Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?
The Labour government dreams of kick-starting a housebuilding boom, but the construction sector relies heavily on migrants to plug a skills gap
www.ft.com
December 13, 2024 at 5:44 AM
Does the UK have enough workers to ‘get Britain building’?
https://www.ft.com/content/ca441a61-6feb-4d94-970a-b83b75b8dcd0
https://www.ft.com/content/ca441a61-6feb-4d94-970a-b83b75b8dcd0
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🚨 New research published today🚨
The employment gap between people living in the poorest and richest families in Britain has fallen by a third since the late 1990s. But Britain still has a ‘quality of work’ gap.
Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/41t2I7u
The employment gap between people living in the poorest and richest families in Britain has fallen by a third since the late 1990s. But Britain still has a ‘quality of work’ gap.
Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/41t2I7u
December 12, 2024 at 8:00 AM
🚨 New research published today🚨
The employment gap between people living in the poorest and richest families in Britain has fallen by a third since the late 1990s. But Britain still has a ‘quality of work’ gap.
Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/41t2I7u
The employment gap between people living in the poorest and richest families in Britain has fallen by a third since the late 1990s. But Britain still has a ‘quality of work’ gap.
Read more ➡️ https://buff.ly/41t2I7u
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In the platform economy, algorithms often obscure how platforms extract value from workers, masking the ways workers' efforts translate into profit, writes Atieh Razavi Yekta. www.techpolicy.press/the-flexibil...
The Flexibility Trap: How Algorithms Drive Precarity in Platform Work | TechPolicy.Press
Atieh Razavi Yekta is a sessional lecturer and researcher at the University of British Columbia.
www.techpolicy.press
December 11, 2024 at 12:48 PM
In the platform economy, algorithms often obscure how platforms extract value from workers, masking the ways workers' efforts translate into profit, writes Atieh Razavi Yekta. www.techpolicy.press/the-flexibil...
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over 10,000 civil service jobs will be cut under ministers’ plans to find savings of 5% to their departments in the spending review
ministers are looking at rolling out voluntary redundancy programmes across a range of departments
scoop via @lucyfisher.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3da3...
ministers are looking at rolling out voluntary redundancy programmes across a range of departments
scoop via @lucyfisher.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3da3...
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News, analysis and opinion from the Financial Times on the latest in markets, economics and politics
FT.com
December 11, 2024 at 6:24 PM
over 10,000 civil service jobs will be cut under ministers’ plans to find savings of 5% to their departments in the spending review
ministers are looking at rolling out voluntary redundancy programmes across a range of departments
scoop via @lucyfisher.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3da3...
ministers are looking at rolling out voluntary redundancy programmes across a range of departments
scoop via @lucyfisher.bsky.social
www.ft.com/content/3da3...
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General Motors' Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker
GM to Wind Down Robotaxi Operations Once Championed by CEO Barra
General Motors Co.’s Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker.
www.bloomberg.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
General Motors' Cruise self-driving car unit will exit the robotaxi business, a retreat from a market that proved costly and full of reputational pitfalls for the automaker
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TikTok-owner ByteDance takes early lead in race to capitalise on AI
https://www.ft.com/content/e90f4a83-bc31-4a5c-b9ab-28d722924143
https://www.ft.com/content/e90f4a83-bc31-4a5c-b9ab-28d722924143
TikTok-owner ByteDance takes early lead in race to capitalise on AI
Beijing-based company has lured top AI talent from local rivals while becoming China’s biggest buyer of Nvidia chips
www.ft.com
December 8, 2024 at 6:03 AM
TikTok-owner ByteDance takes early lead in race to capitalise on AI
https://www.ft.com/content/e90f4a83-bc31-4a5c-b9ab-28d722924143
https://www.ft.com/content/e90f4a83-bc31-4a5c-b9ab-28d722924143