2025 has been a terrific year for The Productivity Institute. Thank you to everyone who contributed to our research, our events and our Productivity Forums. There will be more to come in 2026! Including #NationalProductivityWeek | 27 April - 1 May 🚀

🌍 New papers in TPI’s Pro-Productivity Policies country series: 🇮🇹 Italy: Breaking structural traps 🇳🇱 Netherlands: High productivity, slow growth 🇮🇳 India: From licence raj to digital inclusion 🔗 Find links to all of the papers on our website: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/pro-pro...

We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places. Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa... #NPW2026

📻 Carolyn Currie, Chair of the Scotland Productivity Forum, on BBC Radio Scotland this morning: Scotland leads in innovation but faces challenges in investment, childcare, and SME support. Productivity needs long-term solutions, not quick fixes. 🔗 www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... (Starts at 2.10.18)

📊 Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard 2025 Explore data on productivity trends across Northern Ireland compared to the rest of the UK. By Ruth Donaldson, @djordanecon.bsky.social, Seán McDonald and @profjohnturner.bsky.social. 🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...

🌏 Philip McCann (TPI / @alliancembs.bsky.social) is a keynote speaker at Seoul’s Global Talent Strategy Forum on 10 December, sharing insights on attracting skilled talent to cities like Manchester & Seoul. 🔗 www.studykoreanews.com/news/article...

While Northern Ireland has seen its ranking within the UK improve, moving up to 8th place, its productivity level has remained at £40 per hour worked. You can read and download this year’s Dashboard from the @productivity.bsky.social website: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nor...

National Productivity Week is back for 2026! From 27 April – 1 May, join researchers, policymakers, and business leaders for a nationwide programme focused on improving productivity and delivering better outcomes for people, firms, and places. Find out more below. ⬇️

Has Northern Ireland’s productivity growth stalled? Today we’ve launched the 2025 edition of our Northern Ireland Productivity Dashboard, written with Ruth Donaldson, Seán McDonald, and @profjohnturner.bsky.social

We are delighted to announce National Productivity Week is back 27 Apr – 1 May 2026, focusing on how productivity improvements can lead to better outcomes for people, firms and places. Learn more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/nationa... #NPW2026

More Budget chat - from @drdarcyluke.bsky.social, @samwarner.bsky.social, Dave Richards, Patrick Diamond and me for @productivity.bsky.social Smorgasbords, Pick n Mix, Sticking Plasters etc www.productivity.ac.uk/news/budget-...

Short piece on the Budget for @productivity.bsky.social In summary, a water-treading, short-termist and incremental Budget. A missed opportunity for more substantial measures that might drive productivity & growth.

Following yesterday’s Budget, TPI’s @andywestwood.bsky.social @profdaverichards.bsky.social @drdarcyluke.bsky.social @samwarner.bsky.social and Patrick Diamond share insights on the government’s approach to growth and productivity. Read more: bit.ly/3JVRkLi

❓ Curious what the Chancellor’s #Budget means for productivity? Dive into Bart van Ark’s (@bartvanark.bsky.social) initial reaction and key insights as the Director of The Productivity Institute (@productivity.bsky.social). 👇 🧵1/ @alliancembs.bsky.social @manchester.ac.uk

TPI’s @teraallas.bsky.social on #Budget: “As expected, OBR cut its labour productivity growth forecast from 1.3% to 1.0%. Still above post-COVID 0% and pre-COVID (Q12010-Q42019) 0.5% pa average. Forecasting productivity growth is tough, but OBR may need to trim its forecast at future fiscal events.”

Will today's #Budget boost productivity? Get a head start on how the budget will impact productivity: podfollow.com/productivity... @bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social), Louise Hellem (CBI) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).

Will today's #Budget boost productivity? @bartvanark.bsky.social argues for smarter investment, structural reforms & policy stability to drive long-term growth. 🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we... #Productivity #Growth #Policy

🎧 If you want an in-depth discussion on how the Budget could impact productivity, listen to the latest episode of Productivity Puzzles. 👉 www.productivity.ac.uk/podcast/will... 🧵(2/2) @alliancembs.bsky.social #Budget2025

Budget day is fast approaching. The UK needs a long-term focus, stability, and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity, says Bart van Ark (@bartvanark.bsky.social) in a new policy commentary for TPI (@productivity.bsky.social) 👇 www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we... 🧵1/

Does increasing growth in the long run mean making politically difficult decisions in the short term? podfollow.com/productivity... This special Budget episode features Louise Hellem (CBI), @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).

#Budget day is on Wednesday - does the UK need to invest more money in the NHS? @teraallas.bsky.social provides her expertise on the latest Productivity Puzzles ep.: podfollow.com/productivity... The ep. also features @econstevem.bsky.social & Louise Hellem, alongside host @bartvanark.bsky.social.

Some #WeekendReading ahead of #BudgetDay - this is a test of the UK’s commitment to long-term productivity growth, writes @bartvanark.bsky.social: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we... The government has repeatedly pledged to raise productivity. Now is the moment to shift from promises to delivery.

Budget day is fast approaching. The UK needs a long-term focus, stability and confidence to invest in the true drivers of productivity, says @bartvanark.bsky.social in a new policy commentary: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/will-we... #Budget #Budget2025 #Productivity #Growth #Policy #Podcast

We're delighted to be working with partners @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk & @productivity.bsky.social on how productivity & economic considerations can help develop & deploy AI from an ethical and legal standpoint, thanks to a Responsible AI grant.

🏆 We're proud to share that Professor Philip McCann from @productivity.bsky.social has received the Walter Isard Award, the top honour in regional economics from the North American Regional Science Association 👏 🔗 Read more: www.alliancembs.manchester.ac.uk/news/profess... @alliancembs.bsky.social

Does increasing growth in the long run mean making politically difficult decisions in the short term? podfollow.com/productivity... This special Budget episode features Louise Hellem (CBI), @teraallas.bsky.social (@alliancembs.bsky.social) & @econstevem.bsky.social (@niesrorg.bsky.social).

Prof Philip McCann (TPI & @alliancembs.bsky.social) has received the Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. The award recognises Philip's significant contributions to the field of regional science. Find out more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/philip-... #productivity #regions #economics

Listen to The Productivity Institute's new podcast delving into some big questions around the Chancellor's Autumn Budget 🎧

Reducing uncertainty should be a core aim of next week's Budget. @econstevem.bsky.social from @niesrorg.bsky.social is on the latest ep. of Productivity Puzzles, w/ @bartvanark.bsky.social, Louise Hellem (CBI) & @teraallas.bsky.social from @alliancembs.bsky.social: podfollow.com/productivity...

How might the Budget impact the productive output of the UK? Long-term planning can help the business environment, says @teraallas.bsky.social on the new episode of Productivity Puzzles: podfollow.com/productivity... #podcast #productivity #Budget #Budget2025 #growth

With the budget happening next week, I was able to discuss the links between the budget and productivity on this podcast hosted by @bartvanark.bsky.social together with the excellent @teraallas.bsky.social and Louise Hellem. Well worth a listen! @niesrorg.bsky.social @jagjitchadha.bsky.social

Budget day is just around the corner, but will it be a productive Budget? 🧩 On this new episode of Productivity Puzzles, @bartvanark.bsky.social is joined by @teraallas.bsky.social, Louise Hellem & @econstevem.bsky.social: podfollow.com/productivity... #Budget #productivity #podcast

Prof Philip McCann (TPI & @alliancembs.bsky.social) has received the Walter Isard Award for Scholarly Achievement. The award recognises Philip's significant contributions to the field of regional science. Find out more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/philip-... #productivity #regions #economics

Happy to join a panel next Wednesday, 19th November, to discuss this important topic on wellbeing and productivity. The event will be held online.

💭 Interested in wellbeing and workplace productivity? Join our online discussion on 19 November 6-7:30pm in conjunction with @resmedia.bsky.social and The University of Glasgow. Register via emailing: [email protected]

@francescafolia1.bsky.social has contributed to this House of Lords Committee report, providing evidence from ESCoE work on how time allocation between activities differs between remote and office workers. Read more about this work with @productivity.bsky.social & ONS: tinyurl.com/32vtuz43

🔎 How can we move from macro to micro level regional analyses? In a recent blog Alfonso Silva Ruiz and Magdalena Getler, Smart Data Foundry, explore this with the use of new, place-based data. ▶️ Read the blog here: lab.productivity.ac.uk/insights/fro...

There’s one week to go until our online discussion on wellbeing and productivity, in conjunction with @uofglasgow.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social. Join us for an insightful discussion, and the chance to share common successes and concerns. Email [email protected] to register.

How did Spain go from isolation to global integration? Our latest paper - the third in TPI’s Pro-Productivity Policies series - explores the policies and shifts that shaped its productivity path. bit.ly/3JJ3Ugv

Great turn-out for last night's 'Reimagining New Towns' event with @uomhums.bsky.social and @productivity.bsky.social at @alliancembs.bsky.social. Excellent presentation from Deputy Chair of New Towns Taskforce Dame Kate Barker followed by a lively panel discussion and audience questions.

⭐Fantastic insights at our Reimagining New Towns event yesterday exploring how planning, housing and productivity come together to shape the towns of the future. Thanks to all our speakers and attendees! @alliancembs.bsky.social

How do Freeports, Investment Zones and other “growth zones” shape productivity across the UK? Our latest commentary by @jacktshaw.bsky.social unpacks the rise of zonification and what it means for local governance. Read more: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/the-rol... #productivity #economicpolicy

We were pleased to welcome 11 senior leaders to @alliancembs.bsky.social this week for the third Strategic Productivity Executive Education course. Thank you to everyone who joined us to explore how to turn productivity insight into action. #StrategicProductivity @bartvanark.bsky.social

I've written for The Productivity Institute about the 'zonification' of place-based economic policy. Over the past decade we’ve seen the “rise of the Mayor” — with strategic authorities taking more responsibility for shaping local economies. www.productivity.ac.uk/news/the-rol...

A fantastic afternoon yesterday with students from Xaverian College as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Sciences. It was great to welcome the students to TPI headquarters at AMBS and speak to them about their thoughts on topics such as politics, society and the environment.

New book out today from @alliancembs.bsky.social “Reimagining Business Schools for the 21st Century”, with contributions from TPI colleagues. It explores how business schools can tackle big challenges, with themes that align with TPI’s mission for productivity and inclusive growth. bit.ly/48Xjcsr

There’s a week to go until our event with @productivity.bsky.social & @alliancembs.bsky.social exploring how new towns can help address England’s housing challenges, featuring reflections from @katemb.bsky.social & an expert panel. 📅10 Nov⏰5pm-6.30pm📍Manchester

Collaboration isn’t just teamwork - it’s the engine of productivity and growth. TPI’s @bartvanark.bsky.social shares insights in Startups Magazine: startupsmagazine.co.uk/article-coll... #Productivity #Collaboration #TPIInsights

What really drives productivity - people, place or policy? Hear Katy Davies, Chair of the East Anglia Productivity Forum, on BBC Radio 4 sharing her insights bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006sz6t

New @ifmcambridge.bsky.social report by TPI’s Chander Velu & Keith Norman explores how the UK’s £30 m NQCC Testbed Programme is building the quantum computing ecosystem - from hardware to business models. Read more: www.ifm.eng.cam.ac.uk/news/ifm-pub... #QuantumComputing #Innovation #TPI #IfM