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6 January 2025
Skills inequalities are larger in the UK than in other countries and are holding back growth, new report warns
New research from L&W finds the UK has larger gaps in workforce skills between different parts of the country than most other European countries.
19 December 2024
Engage with younger workers to avoid physical and mental health risks of working from home, employers warned
New research finds that hybrid working has the potential to make jobs healthier and more accessible, and that almost half of people would only consider jobs that allow them to work at home some of the time. However, the research warns, young people in particular need extra support to prevent unintended consequences for their physical and mental health.
19 December 2024
What is healthy home and hybrid working?
This research, commissioned by Health Equals, sets out the evidence on healthy home and hybrid workplaces, with particular consideration of the impact on underserved groups.
17 December 2024
Labour Market Briefing: December 2024
Our analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS, released on 17 December 2024.
17 December 2024
Labour market stats response, December 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and chief economist Dr Helen Gray respond to the latest labour market data from ONS.
11 December 2024
Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands
This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.
10 December 2024
Responding to the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC)
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the findings of the Survey of Adult Skills (PIAAC) on 10 December 2024.
26 November 2024
Responding to the Government’s Get Britain Working White Paper, 26 November 2024
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans and director of policy and research Naomi Clayton respond to the Government's Get Britain Working White Paper published on 26 November 2024.
26 November 2024
Healthier working lives
Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.
25 November 2024
Informing the Commission for Healthier Working Lives
Learning and Work Institute, Institute for Employment Studies and Royal Society for Public Health worked in partnership to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, supported by the Health Foundation.
