Education

Is a digital wallet for skills critical missing infrastructure for both employers and individuals? This discussion paper explores if a digital wallet for skills in Scotland can save both time and money, and ultimately help the economy to thrive.

The David Hume Institute measures the diversity of Scotland’s top leaders. For the first time in our analysis this includes the leaders of the top 300 charities by income. Read the research here.

New research into the education and diversity background of over 200 business leaders shows that faster progress is needed if Scotland’s economy is going to benefit

Click here to read the briefing paper.

Five years on from the David Hume Institute’s first analysis of Scotland’s top leaders, research shows some sectors have made progress towards being more representative of the population but leaders need to do more to champion diversity in the top positions.

In 2015 the Welsh Assembly Government passed the Well-being of Future Generations Act and appointed Sophie Howe as the first Future Generations Commissioner for Wales in 2016.

A cross party campaign has now been launched, led by Lord Bird, proposing a UK version of the Bill.

Who will do the jobs? examined the labour market in Scotland and mentioned the recommendation from the Sustainable Growth Commission, that Scotland could learn from the approach Denmark has taken to its labour market. This briefing examines the Danish labour market and their model of Flexicurity in more detail.

This report discusses the challenges facing Scotland with changes to migration patterns and a shortage of workers. What can we do to meet the labour supply challenges in Scotland. Who will do the jobs?