Better work
1 March 2020
Future of the minimum wage
Learning and Work Institute partnered with Carnegie Trust to explore the impact of increasing the UK-wide minimum wage on workers, employers and the economy.
1 January 2020
Better Work Network
The Better Work Network was a policy and practice-based initiative, hosted by Learning and Work Institute and Trust for London, dedicated to supporting progression from low pay and increasing the quality of work.
12 November 2019
Developing progression and upskilling pathways for employers: a sectoral focus
This report reviews initiatives designed to create or develop upskilling pathways within different sectors to help build understanding of how to promote in-work progression for low wage workers.
1 July 2019
Better Work Network: Guide for commissioners
This guide has been produced by the Better Work Network and draws on lessons from previous initiatives to create an accessible resource for funders, commissioners and providers designing and delivering support for in-work progression.
1 June 2019
The Step Up Pilot: Year 3 Extension
The Step Up pilot was designed by Learning and Work Institute, Trust for London and the Walcot Foundation to test new approaches to supporting low paid workers to progress. This evaluation explores the impact of the programme.
23 July 2018
Supporting people with English language needs to access apprenticeships
This guide has been designed to raise awareness of ways in which ESOL learners can benefit from and progress to employment as an apprentice.
28 March 2018
Understanding the under-representation of women in engineering apprenticeships
Just 9% of the current engineering workforce is female, contributing to wider gender pay inequalities. This report looks at ways in which we can tackle this imbalance.
1 October 2017
Evaluation of the Skills Escalator Pilot
This evaluation measures the impact of the West London Alliance Skills Escalator pilot – which aimed to support working people on low household incomes to gain better-paid and more stable employment through a programme of personalised advice and skills acquisition.
1 July 2017
Mid-Life Career Review
NIACE ran pilots holding career reviews that took a holistic approach to help adults take stock of where they are now and what they want to achieve in their working life.
4 May 2017
Employer guide to supporting care leavers in the workplace
This guide includes information about care leavers alongside hints and tips for employers to support them at each stage of their employment.
