Research
Recruitment of workers into low-paid occupations and industries
Published: 21 September 2020
Last updated: 21 September 2020
What countries does this apply to?
- England
- Scotland
- Wales
This evidence review examines whether people with protected characteristics experience discrimination in the recruitment process. It also highlights the barriers that they face when trying to enter the workforce.
The report covers trends in recruitment practices across the following industries:
- cleaning
- construction
- food manufacturing
- hospitality retail
- social care
We commissioned this evidence review by the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) in December 2019.
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Published:
21 September 2020
Last updated:
21 September 2020