Learning and Work Institute was commissioned by housing group Orbit to undertake a review of its employment support service. The aim was to evaluate the impact of the current offer, provide insight into the future of work, and set out recommendations for the future of Orbit’s employment support.
The review involved interviews with customers of the employment support service and with internal and external stakeholders, a focus group with employment support staff, analysis of management information, a literature and data review focused on the future of work, and a workshop with senior Orbit staff.
19 Mawrth 2026
Labour Market Briefing: March 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 19 March 2026.
19 Mawrth 2026
Labour market stats response, March 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
17 Mawrth 2026
Beyond the headline: What emerging qualitative insights tell us about supporting young people into work
Iona McArdle, L&W’s JobsPlus Programme Manager, shares some emerging insights from the JobsPlus evaluation on young people’s experiences of being not in education, employment or training (NEET).
16 Mawrth 2026
Responding to the Government’s announcement on expanding opportunities for young people
L&W Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the Government’s announcement on expanding opportunities for young people on 16 March 2026.
26 Chwefror 2026
New innovation trial offers young Londoners with health conditions tailored support to get ‘work ready’
Shaw Trust is funding and designing a new service to help young people with a health condition or disability get ‘work ready.’ The innovation trial will be evaluated by L&W and launched in partnership with the West London Alliance.
26 Chwefror 2026
Responding to the latest NEET data, February 2026
Learning and Work Institute chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the NEET data released on 26 February 2026.
17 Chwefror 2026
Labour Market Briefing: February 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 17 February 2026.
17 Chwefror 2026
Labour market dashboard
Every month, Learning and Work Institute produces detailed and timely analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS. Explore our interactive charts.
17 Chwefror 2026
Labour market stats response, February 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
