- June 2008: IFF reappointed to survey SME Finance needs
IFF has been reappointed to run the Survey of SME Finances.
The study, on behalf of the University of Warwick, will consist of 2500 interviews with SMEs, as part of a longitudinal study examining the changes in finance needs over time. The original benchmark was conducted in 2004.
- June 2008: LSC appoint IFF to study Adult Learners
Prior Achievements of Adult Learners for the LSC: this is the fourth time IFF have been commissioned to undertake this study, which is involving over 3,500 interviews with recent learners to assess how many were undertaking a course at a higher level than they had previous attained.
- June 2008: IFF measures business start-up activities - UK and Ireland
IFF has been appointed as the data collection agency for the 2008 Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) survey in both the UK and Republic of Ireland. The survey, which takes place in over 40 countries worldwide, is one of the largest household surveys in existence, and measures the levels of business start up activity among a range of topics. IFF has held the contract in the UK continuously since 2003, and the Irish contract in 2004 and 2007 previously. Last year over 43,000 interviews were conducted in the UK.
- June 2008: Up to four Trainee Research Executive jobs up for grabs
We are looking to take on up to four Trainee Research Executives to
work as part of a dynamic team committed to delivering high quality
research to public, finance and business service sectors...more
- May 2008: IFF deliver comprehensive skills analysis for England
The Learning and Skills Council (LSC) has this month published the results of
the National Employer Skills Survey 2007 (NESS07) conducted by IFF...more
- May 2008: IFF looks into the social and economic impact of large-scale
job losses
IFF has just completed a study commissioned by The Work Foundation to involving
300 interviews amongst former MG Rover workers, ...more
- May 2008: IFF Financial team win customer research project - investment and savings.
IFF is currently conducting a large scale qualitative and quantitative study for
a major financial institution looking at retention and investment into savings
products. This study aims at assessing how customers decide what to do with
their savings at the point of maturity - with the purpose of better meeting
their needs and expectations.
- May 2008: IFF researchers tying the knot in 2008
May and June are busy months for IFF Weddings. Alistair Keuchel is to marry Kate
Herbert on 31st May. They will be marrying at Islington Registery Office and
then flying to the States for a three week road trip from Denver to Las Vegas.
Katie Carter is to marry Doug Oldfield on midsummer's Day in Sicily, with Sarah
Fish of IFF one of Katie's Bridesmaids. Kate and Doug then fly to India for
their honeymoon. All at IFF send their very best wishes to both couples.
- May 2008: IFF win Scottish Employer Skills Survey
The Scottish Executive has appointed IFF to undertake a survey with 6,500
Scottish Employers updating the 2006 survey IFF produced for them. This is the
fifth consecutive time that IFF has conducted this definitive survey of the
skills needs and training responses of employers in Scotland.
- May 2008: 22,000 students interviewed by IFF Research for FutureTrack
IFF is conducting a large scale survey of around 22k part-time Higher Education
students...more
- May 2008: IFF Financial team win new product research
IFF is conducting research to assess and refine a new investment tool. This
qualitative study involves focus groups and in-depth interviews to test reaction
to, and interaction with the new product.
- May 2008: IFF win survey for ConstructionSkills
IFF have this month won a large-scale qualitative project for
ConstructionSkills, involving discussion groups and depth interviews with staff,
apprentices and trainees assess and test ideas for new facilities at their
centres. For more information on ConstructionSkills, please visit:
http://www.constructionskills.net/research/
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- May 2008: IFF Assess Employer attitudes to gender equality
IFF Research are conducting a study among employers for the Government
Equalities Office to assess their views on a pilot checklist to help employers
take action to ensure gender equality best practice is adhered to. Face-to-face
depth interviews are currently underway with employers covering a wide range of
industry sectors. For more information on the Government Equalities Office, please visit:
http://www.equalities.gov.uk/
- April 2008: Ready Steady Cook meets Britain's Got Talent
Friday 19th Sept has been announced as the date for the next IFF Team day. Last
year saw IFF divide into two teams, each of which were assigned a challenge.
Team one had to create a menu, purchase food and cook a three course meal for
over 40 people. Team two were tasked with putting on the after dinner
entertainment - in the form of writing and performing it themselves. Wine
aplenty helped lubricate the nerves of 'Team Thespians' ; whilst also helping to
ease the pressure off our budding Ramsays. Not surprisingly, the closest 'Team
Ramsay' got to the great man was an overly used 'F' word!.
- April 2008: Sarah Fish a Winner at IFF Friday club
Sarah's name was first out of the hat at IFF's quarterly Friday club, winning
her £250 in John Lewis vouchers. After a few further announcements, the IFF team
went off for an afternoon of fine food and drink at the William IV gastro pub,
N1. Rob Warren and Sarah Ings organised an excellent afternoon, which not
surprisingly stretched into a long evening for many. The next Friday club is on
27th June.
- April 2008: Rising Stars at IFF - promotions announced at April Friday Club.
Moving up the ladder at IFF are Sarah Fish to Research Executive, Darren Hall, Katie Carter and Ashley Moore to Associate
Directors. Their hard work, commitment and high quality of work has contributed
to their promotion and ongoing success of the business this last year.
- April 2008: IFF conduct international poll for British Council
The British Council commissioned IFF to undertake a poll of European countries, United States and Canada to understand how Europeans and North Americans see each other.....more
- March 2008: IFF Research are growing
We are delighted to welcome Steve Close to the role of Senior Project Manager.
Steve was formerly at Critical Research, Ipsos and Priority Research. Starting
in April, Steve's experience and expertise will boost our public sector team;
bringing well honed skills in delivering Quantitative surveys and analysis. We
also welcome Shafiq Rahman, who has joined as Project Controller in the Data
Processing team. Rob Warren has also joined us as a Director from the FSA.
- Feb 2008: Congratulations Emma!
Researcher Emma Hollis gave birth yesterday (Feb 27th) to baby Isabella Margaret
weighing in at 7.9lb. Emma and Isabella are both doing well after a 43 hour
labour. Our warmest congratulations go out to Emma and husband Kingsley.
- Feb 08: IFF assessing the benefits and impact of learning in London
IFF has been commissioned by the Learning and Skills Council to undertake 3
related studies involving 4,000 interviews with recent adult FE learners in
London; designed to assess the benefits and impact of their learning....more
- Jan 08: Recruitment and Training among Large National Employers
IFF has been appointed by the Learning and Skills Council to work on an
important piece of research for those involved in improving skills and learning
opportunities for people in the workforce of England. For more information on
the Learning and Skills Council, please visit: http://www.lsc.gov.uk/
- Dec 2007: Top Financial Regulator Joins IFF
Rob Warren joins IFF Research as Director from the FSA to further
strengthen its expertise in regulation....more
- Jan 2007: Are you treating customers fairly?
Following on from the success of our round table discussion on Treating
Customers Fairly and the Role of Research in Financial Services,
we have produced a report on the findings. Please contact Simon Tunna
for a copy.
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