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Rhys Davies

Mr Rhys Davies

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Overview

I am a Cardiff Co-Director for the Wales Institute of Social and Economic Research and Data (WISERD).

As an applied labour economist, I have undertaken a research examining a variety of issues related to employment and the labour market.  This research has been based on large scale primary data collection, as well as conducting analysis on secondary survey and administrative data sources. My research has been published in leading journals including Labour Economics, the Cambridge Journal of Economics and the British Journal of Industrial Relations. My work has had significant impact outside of academia and I frequently make presentations of my research to policy experts and scientific advisory boards.

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Research

My research interests include:

  • occupational and social classification;
  • gender pay gaps;
  • workplace accidents and occupational ill-health;
  • the evaluation of programmes that support progression and participation in the labour market
  • the determinants of trade union membership and the effects of unions on labour market outcomes.

Biography

Prior to joining WISERD, I worked at the Institute for Employment Research at Warwick University (1999-2006) and the Office for National Statistics (2006-09).

News articles

Research explores how communities can work together to bring about positive change

Tackling society’s most urgent challenges

11 June 2025

Research explores how communities can work together to bring about positive change

The Skills and Employment Survey offers the most detailed insights into the world of work since the pandemic

Bringing work home: Dining room tables among the places doubling up as office desks for half of homeworkers

02 April 2025

The Skills and Employment Survey offers the most detailed insights into the world of work since the pandemic

A new book highlights how unions can adapt to modern challenges through innovative experimentation.

Cardiff researchers contribute to new book exploring union renewal

20 November 2024

A new book highlights how unions can adapt to modern challenges through innovative experimentation.

Cardiff University one of seven institutions working to make a difference to businesses

Launch of new initiative to tackle UK productivity puzzle

02 March 2020

Cardiff University one of seven institutions working to make a difference to businesses

Contact Details

Email [email protected]
Telephone +44 29208 70328
Campuses sbarc|spark, Room 03.14, Maindy Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4HQ