White men are more likely to report being bullied at work than are white women or people from ethnic minorities, a new study has found. Researchers analysed survey data on…

After launching a new article format aimed to support and champion doctoral researchers in the sociology of work, BSA journal Work, Employment and Society (WES) has now released a video…

The theory that many people feel the work they do is pointless because their jobs are ‘bullshit’ has been confirmed by a new study. The research found that people working…

In the context of an ageing population and rising demand for care services, employment prospects for care workers are projected to grow. One response to this has been the emergence…

After a successful application process, Work, Employment and Society (WES) appointed three new Editors to join the journal in January 2022: Laurie Cohen and Marek Korczynski (left) as Editors-in-Chief and…

BSA journal Work, Employment and Society is seeking applications to join the Editorial Board.  We welcome international colleagues from all areas of the world and with different specialisms within the…

Lesbians and bisexual men and women are less satisfied at work than their heterosexual counterparts, new research says. And inclusive policies set up to ensure there is no discrimination against…

Almost a third of fathers in the UK are unaware that they are eligible for flexible employment arrangements such as part-time work or job sharing, new research says. The lack…

The consequences of the Coronavirus Crisis on academic work are emerging with reports of a decline in research from disadvantaged academics and concerns about the growth of inequalities in the…