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Rhys Davies is a Senior Research Fellow and Co-Director at WISERD (Wales Institute of Social & Economic Research, Data & Methods) within Cardiff University's School of Social Sciences. As an applied quantitative researcher, Davies specializes in employment and labor market analysis, with expertise in large-scale data collection and administrative data research. They also serve as Associate Director of the Wales Administrative Data Research Centre, managing the User Support function of ADR-Wales.
Rhys Davies' research focuses on labor economics, trade union membership, skills development, and workplace dynamics. Their work examines geographical variations in employment patterns, gender pay gaps, disability and work, and the impact of administrative data on social research. Davies is particularly known for their expertise in analyzing trade union membership patterns across Great Britain, developing the UnionMaps tool to visualize these variations. They also lead research on the Skills and Employment Survey, investigating how work patterns and job quality have evolved in the UK.
Davies has been instrumental in numerous research projects including the Skills and Employment Survey 2024, the Continuity of Learning in Wales project, and the Productivity Outcomes of Workplace Practice, Engagement and Learning (PrOPEL) Hub. Their research output shows a strong focus on labor market dynamics, with recent work examining post-pandemic work patterns, remote working arrangements, and the evolving nature of trade union membership across geographical areas.
Davies has collaborated extensively with researchers across UK institutions and has presented findings to various policy bodies including the TUC Congress. As part of the PrOPEL Hub, they've organized hackathons for HR managers focused on improving job quality and have contributed to policy discussions on careers guidance in Wales.
