New business formation and productivity
Why do we need new firms? How important is business creation for employment and productivity? How has the coronavirus pandemic affected the churning of businesses? In this episode of Productivity Puzz...
23 Mars 202250min
The Links Between Productivity and Pay
Productivity is key to sustained economic growth, but how does it make each of us financially better off? Do productivity gains always end up in our pockets in terms of better pay? In this episode, w...
9 Mars 202252min
Levelling Up and Productivity: The Role of Industrial Policy, Institutions and Fiscal Mechanisms
How do we level up regions in a sustained manner - raising productivity and living standards, and reducing inequalities? Why do institutions matter and what should change to make it work? The govern...
12 Jan 202254min
Health and Productivity in the Workplace
Are healthy workers productive workers? And if so, why do companies still struggle to put health and well-being at the centre of good business performance? And how can this be changed? In this episo...
1 Dec 202150min
Can labour shortages help raise productivity?
How do we keep our shelves stocked for Christmas? Can we be sure our favourite restaurant will stay open? Does the NHS have the staff to reduce ever-growing waiting lists? Can productivity growth help...
17 Nov 202142min
Practical Productivity: How to Transform Performance?
How can companies transform their business by becoming more productive? What are the things stopping us doing this? What simple practical techniques are there to restore and increase productivity? In ...
13 Okt 202147min
Can we still measure productivity in the modern economy?
The one big question anyone working on productivity issues gets most is: how do you actually measure it? How do we count what we make? And can we capture everything needed to produce products and serv...
9 Sep 202152min
How can productivity create sustained growth in Northern Ireland?
This year marks the centenary of Northern Ireland’s creation. What has it done for the economy? And in particular for the productivity of its people and businesses? Has greater economic stability in t...
18 Aug 202145min
