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- 10th Sep 2024
Can we use behavioural science to reduce the risk of nuclear weapons?
Our joint project with Chatham House aimed to understand exactly what the ‘behavioural risks’ in our nuclear weapons programmes really are - and what consequences they might pose.
- Blog
- 4th Sep 2024
A guide for reducing administrative burden in government
We’ve all paid the time tax—the exasperating costs that come with learning about, applying for, and participating in government benefits. But no one should have to deal with any undue administrative burdens, especially people seeking support they are eligible for.
- Blog
- 8th Aug 2024
What counts as fair and open in gambling? We’ll need to ask the public to find out
When we ask people who gamble, we hear many different ideas of fairness depending on the context. Some describe certain practices as unfair: confusing terms and conditions, adverts that pressure and overwhelm and ‘trap’ people into gambling or spending more than they want to, and the practice of gambling companies suspending…
- Blog
- 15th Jul 2024
How BIT can help with missions
A new government in the UK brings a new approach and for Labour that means missions.
- Blog
- 11th Jul 2024
How can we reach non-English speakers for cancer screenings?
Not everyone takes advantage of screening when they’re eligible, and groups with language and cultural barriers get screened even less.
- Blog
- 3rd Jul 2024
Smarter delivery on policy can reap big gains for the next UK Government - even with constrained finances
Tomorrow the UK heads to the polls to choose their next government. In anticipation, Lucy Makinson, BIT’s Head of Policy, considers how an incoming government can deliver impact, even in the face of fiscal constraint.
- Blog
- 19th Jun 2024
How reframing flexible working can drive up female recruitment
It is widely recognised that flexible work is one of the most important factors in helping women return to work, often due to ongoing caregiving responsibilities. Many women will only consider employers who offer such flexibility.
- Blog
- 13th Jun 2024
How to show true value in a CV in the gig economy
People in insecure work often accrue valuable skills and experience, even though their employment history may include frequent job changes, gaps between jobs, or periods of unemployment.
- Blog
- 10th Jun 2024
Helping employers transition to flexible working
From December all employers in Singapore will have to fairly consider staff requests for flexible working arrangements. This is a big step for the country’s companies – a recent survey found that more than half still maintained a traditional, full work-from-office policy.
- Blog
- 6th Jun 2024
Hacia la Erradicación del Dengue y otras Enfermedades Vectoriales: Un Enfoque Conductual y Sanitario en América Latina
Las ciencias del comportamiento ofrecen herramientas esenciales para influir en las prácticas y decisiones de las comunidades, promoviendo así un enfoque proactivo para reducir la prevalencia de las enfermedades transmitidas por el mosquito.