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.
2 November 2026
From writing off to reaching out? Government plans for young people on health-related benefits
Ahead of the publication of the Milburn Review, L&W’s deputy director Elizabeth Gerard sets out key considerations for the Government.
29 October 2026
Time to make the Youth Guarantee real: A promise and plan for every young person
Ahead of the publication of the Milburn Review, L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans proposes five actions to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training.
28 October 2026
Responding to Autumn Budget 2026
Learning and Work Institute Chief Executive Stephen Evans responds to the Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026.
20 October 2026
Labour Market Briefing: October 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 20 October 2026.
20 October 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.
20 October 2026
Labour market stats response, October 2026
L&W’s chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest labour market data from ONS.
30 September 2026
From appetite to opportunity
This report for The St Martin’s Group draws on a survey of more than 1,000 HR decision makers to examine employers’ plans to recruit young people, the routes they expect to use, the barriers they face, and the support they need.
15 September 2026
Labour Market Briefing: September 2026
Our analysis of the ONS labour market statistics, released on the morning of 15 September 2026.
15 September 2026
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer: Implementation and process evaluation
This report presents findings from L&W’s implementation and process evaluation of year one of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s Youth Guarantee Trailblazer.
