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Our diamond jubilee: IFF turns 60

We celebrate our 60th anniversary in 2025, reflecting on our growth from a pioneering B2B research agency to a leading social research agency.

AI vs authenticity when making job applications

AI is a contentious topic. Its impact on the wider working world can’t be underestimated. However, it’s far from perfect, particularly when it comes to using it to make job applications.

Concentrating on Crime & Justice with an expanded sector

Introducing our specialised sector to help reform the UK justice system.

Exploring year 1 of tenant satisfaction measures

Representatives from 19 housing providers listened to and asked questions about our analysis of the latest findings, before splitting into smaller breakout sessions for more in-depth discussion on their specific experiences with the process.

Labour’s first 100 days: bold moves towards a greener UK

Energy and Environment researcher Luke Osborne has kept a close eye on Labour’s policy announcements in its first 100 days of government. He’s analysed the key areas of development for the sector.

Inside IFF: Shantelle’s internship experience with the 10,000 Interns programme

Interested in an internship? Research Intern Shantelle shares her thoughts on her time here at IFF.

Ofsted’s Big Listen consultation published

IFF Research contributed to the influential Big Listen by capturing the views of the education providers inspected and regulated by Ofsted, and the educational and children’s social care professionals they employ.

A day in the life of Energy & Environmental Research Director, Joe

Learn about the average day in the life at IFF Research for one of our directors working in energy & environmental research, Joe Hudson.

Enabling pathways to employment in Barnsley & South Yorkshire

Looking to gain a greater understanding of the reasons for high levels of economic inactivity in Barnsley and the wider South Yorkshire region The Pathways to Work Commission commissioned IFF Research to interview economically inactive residents from

Graduate outcomes data published with accredited status

The latest Graduate Outcomes data has been published with the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) prestigious kitemark of ‘Accredited Official Statistics’.

Expanding our apprenticeship programmes

Apprenticeships play a critical role in providing alternative routes into employment. In 2024, we’ve upped up our game in this area.

Tenant Satisfaction and preparing to publish

In 2023, the Social Housing regulator implemented new tenant satisfaction measures (TSMs) for social housing providers to ask their tenants, as part of understanding the customer experience of using the services they provide.

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