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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Aug 28

Opportunity for COUNTRY ANALYSTS on PRODUCTIVITY AND DECENT WORK for the 8 countries: COLOMBIA, ETHIOPIA, EGYPT, MALAYSIA, MEXICO, PHILIPPINES, SOUTH AFRICA & VIETNAM.

3 months: mid September - mid December
Deadline for applications is: Friday 5 September

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Opportunity: Country Analysts – productivity & decent work policies - The Productivity Institute

The Productivity Institute is seeking Country Analysts to contribute to a study, “Bridging Policies for Productivity and Decent Work”, which explores how national productivity policies align with dece...

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jul 10

Great event in London launching “Joining Up Pro-Productivity Policies in the UK” alongside @niesrorg.bsky.social. Insightful panel, packed room, and a big thanks to all contributors! 📄🔗 www.productivity.ac.uk/research/joi... 1/4

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Nick Davies @njdavies.bsky.social · Jul 3

I really like the sound of the Total Place-style pooled budget pilots that Angela Rayner announced today. Little detail provided so far but potentially huge. This is how @instituteforgovernment.org.uk think Total Place pilots should work:
www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/publication/...

Picture of Rayner's speech, which says: "And with more flexible funding, we’re giving you the opportunity to work more collaboratively including through new pilots so councils and mayors can pool budgets and do joined-up services, learning the lessons of projects like Total Place – the last Labour government’s pioneering reform programme."

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jul 2

Some good summer reading!

A new issue of the #InternationalProductivityMonitor (Spring 2025) with a Symposium of articles on the UK #productivitypuzzle. www.linkedin.com/pulse/sympos...

Also a great article on #AI impacts on productivity by OECD.

CSLS and @productivity.bsky.social

Symposium on the UK Productivity Puzzle: Insights from Data, Regions and Sectors

The latest issue of the #InternationalProductivityMonitor features a symposium of four insightful and timely contributions addressing the UK productivity puzzle—assuming, of course, that one still con...

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jun 27

How do we make sure we move from plan to implementation on the new #IndustrialStrategy and how to turn it into sustained #productivity growth? Some thoughts from @andywestwood.bsky.social and me on the things to look out for. @productivity.bsky.social

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jun 27

📊 Can the UK finally stick to a long-term growth plan?

The new place-based #IndustrialStrategy sets bold goals, but can it be made to last in the long term & survive political cycles?

Read @andywestwood.bsky.social & @bartvanark.bsky.social new analysis: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/industr...

Industrial Strategy - taking a punt? - The Productivity Institute

The UK Industrial Strategy set some ambitious targets, but how well can it be implemented?

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jun 20

📊 ONS released the 2025 sub-regional productivity estimates yesterday. What does it mean for the UK?
Bart van Ark breaks down the key insights & what they signal for regional growth.
🔗 Read the blog: www.productivity.ac.uk/news/uk-regi...
#Productivity #Data #UKRegions

UK Regional Productivity: Insights from the 2025 ONS Sub-Regional Estimates - The Productivity Institute

A blog by Bart van Ark examining the 2025 release of the UK sub-regional productivity estimates by the Office for National Statistics.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jun 19

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic recedes, a clearer view of long-term regional productivity trends is beginning to take shape. A short analysis of the latest sub-regional productivity estimates for the UK by the ONS up to 2023 www.linkedin.com/pulse/uk-reg... @productivity.bsky.social

UK Regional Productivity: Insights from the 2025 ONS Sub-Regional Estimates

by Bart van Ark The Productivity Institute, 19 June 2025 The 2025 release of the UK sub-regional productivity estimates by the Office for National Statistics, covering data up to 2023, is a timely and...

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jun 2

As the Financial Times reports today, quoting Tera and @bartvanark.bsky.social, bridging this gap is not just about spending more - but investing smarter, with a long-term vision. www.ft.com/content/583a...

The UK doesn’t have a productivity puzzle

The obstacles to higher growth in Britain are well known

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Apr 15

But in a recent talk "Are Productivity Growth Rates Diverging again?" I argue that US exceptional productivity is mainly a story of big investment and big tech, and highly concentrated in DIGITAL SERVICES. Outside that sector, US TFP growth isn't that special. www.tokyo-klems.org/wp-content/u....

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Apr 15

As we have argued at @productivity.bsky.social for long time, "joining up" and "scaling up" (regional, national and international) are the two key policy levers for pro-productivity policies. UK isn't great at either.

A Reader of the FT @a-reader-ft.bsky.social · Apr 14

Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse—In this dire domestic and external predicament, the country has to take the risk of active policy. One aspect of this, in my view, must be… www.ft.com/content/7c0c... Martin Wolf @financial-times.bsky.social

Global turmoil makes Britain’s productivity predicament even worse

The situation is dire and only active policymaking is going to make a difference

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Mar 18

How do you make productivity relevant for your entire business? @bartvanark.bsky.social explains why business leaders need to create a compelling story about the importance of productivity across all business functions. www.productivity.ac.uk/news/making-... #productivity #leadership #CHRO #CIO #CFO

Making Productivity Strategic - The Productivity Institute

Bart van Ark explains why business leaders need to create a compelling story about why productivity is important.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Feb 27

Congratulations to @thedatacity.bsky.social and Oxford Economics for establishing this partnership. Sounds like a win-win. @productivity.bsky.social has been proud of its collaboration with @thedatacity.bsky.social and we will continue supporting the creation of valuable insights from this work.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 31

One of the final regional events of #NationalProductivityWeek, in Cambridge featuring @ojgarling.bsky.social speaking about the #productivity challenges for #EastAnglia. All about need for connectivity and coordinate to leverage the opportunities . @productivity.bsky.social

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 30

And happy to pre-announce that The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social will launch a 9th Productivity Forum for the Southwest with @bristoluni.bsky.social @businesswest.bsky.social Futures West and CA of West of England.

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jan 30

The Productivity Institute's Policy Director @andywestwood.bsky.social is discussing regional productivity today at the Festival of Flourishing Regions at @wshed.bsky.social during #NationalProductivityWeek #FoFR25

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 30

Just as I’m heading to our event in #Wales as part of #NationalProductivityWeek , glad to see this podcast hitting the wire. Also good listening for those visiting our events in #Scotland and #NorthernIreland. But even if you don’t, definitely worth a listen. @productivity.bsky.social

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jan 30

🎧 NEW PODCAST! This #NationalProductivityWeek podcast looks at productivity in the devolved nations. Featuring @cu-cardiffbusiness.bsky.social's Melanie Jones, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social's @profjohnturner.bsky.social & @uofgasbs.bsky.social's @graemeroy.bsky.social: podfollow.com/1567204500/e...

Productivity Puzzles: A Productivity Agenda for the Devolved Nations

In this episode of Productivity Puzzles, we examine the productivity performance of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. How do the three devolved nations perform on productivity? What are the dif...

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 28

Off for our second day of #NationalProductivityWeek with an event with #CIOs on #StrategicProductivity and digital in the firm at the #Shard in London. Will there be some discussion about #DeepSeek? @productivity.bsky.social @ninajorden.bsky.social

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The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jan 27

There is an urgent need for government at all levels to adopt a place-based perspective on productivity growth. Read @bartvanark.bsky.social and @andywestwood.bsky.social's blog on the #RegionalProductivityAgenda, released as part of #NationalProductivityWeek www.productivity.ac.uk/news/the-pro...

The Productivity Agenda Needs to be Joined Up and Scaled Up Across Regions - The Productivity Institute

Professors Bart van Ark and Andy Westwood write about the need for government at all levels to adopt a place-based perspective on productivity growth.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 27

Kicking off #NationalProductivityWeek by partnering with @iofw.org on their closing event on the #PissaridesReview into the Future of Work and Wellbeing. With @productivity.bsky.social participation in #Shard London and AMBS in Manchester.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 25

And the CHRO report is here:
www.productivity.ac.uk/research/pro...

Productivity Through People: New Opportunities for CHROs - The Productivity Institute

A joint TPI and Conference Board report examining six specific people-based levers that Chief Human Resource Officers can use to boost productivity.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 25

The CIO reports are here:
CIO: www.productivity.ac.uk/research/nav...

Navigating the Productivity Paradox: Strategic Insights from Chief Information Officers - The Productivity Institute

The disconnect between rising ICT investments and stagnant productivity gains remains a significant challenge for organisations.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 25

The CFO report is here:
www.productivity.ac.uk/research/unl...

Unlocking Productivity: Collaborative Synergies for Chief Financial Officers - The Productivity Institute

A joint TPI and CIMA report examining the expanded role of the Chief Financial Officer and its importance for productivity.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Jan 25

First of three #ProductivityPuzzles podcasts around #NationalProductivityWeek on one of the key topics #StrategicProductivity. With authors of three research pieces on the CFO, the CHRO and the CIO in driving productivity. @ninajorden.bsky.social, Irena Teneva and Marion Devine.

See reports below.

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Jan 24

🎧 New podcast! Listen to @ninajorden.bsky.social, Irena Teneva, Marion Devine and @bartvanark.bsky.social talking about how different leaders within a firm think about productivity, based on their new #strategicproductivity research. Listen to the full episode: podfollow.com/1567204500/e...

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Dec 19

Great conversation in this productivity podcast with @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social and @richardaljones.bsky.social with lots of good and original thoughts on the agendas for #productivity, #growth and #industrialstrategy. Enjoy if you want a break from holiday festivities. @productivity.bsky.social

The Productivity Institute @productivity.bsky.social · Dec 19

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE! To end 2024, @bartvanark.bsky.social, @dianecoyle1859.bsky.social & @richardaljones.bsky.social review the UK's productivity & growth agenda & the intricacies of industrial strategy. Is the UK on the right track? podfollow.com/1567204500/e... @bennettinstitute.bsky.social

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jacktshaw.bsky.social @jacktshaw.bsky.social · Nov 28

New analysis from me for The Productivity Institute of the devolution proposals authorities submitted to the Government reveals that:

1. There is an ‘anti-mayoral belt’ which stretches from the South West to the East of England – as evidenced in red.

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Bart van Ark @bartvanark.bsky.social · Oct 31

Interesting discussion on background of the October 24 budget with @productivity.bsky.social Senior Policy Fellow @timleunig.bsky.social.

Tim Leunig @timleunig.bsky.social · Oct 31

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... Me, Nick Robinson and Stephanie Flanders on the economics and politics of the budget
- The Today Podcast - Analysis: A Budget for the history books - BBC Sounds

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