BEIS is striving to create fairer, inclusive and flexible workplaces so that everyone has the change to succeed, whilst balancing home and work life. We will unlock enterprise and cut burdens to help businesses start and grow, while reforming corporate governance and improving boardroom diversity. To that end, BEIS needs research to better understand the following:
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Funded by: UKRI
Lead research organisation: Queen Mary University of London
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Funded by: ESRC
Lead research organisation: University of Birmingham
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Funded by: FIC
Lead research organisation: University of Leicester
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