Better work
5 November 2025
New international case studies reveal how the UK can boost employer investment in skills
A study identifying international practice among employers and in public policy could help the UK increase employer investment in training, which has fallen by 30% per employee since 2011.
2 October 2025
Supporting the progression of low-income workers in Scotland
This report shares findings from the first phase of work, funded by the Robertson Trust, and delivered in partnership with Edinburgh College, to build the evidence base on what works to best support low-income workers to progress into better jobs.
17 September 2025
Development and use of occupational standards
Commissioned by Pearson, this report explores whether the current development and use of occupational standards are keeping pace with the changing needs of the economy.
17 September 2025
Report calls for overhaul of ‘unwieldy’ occupational standards to keep pace with the UK’s Industrial Strategy
A new report from Learning and Work Institute warns that England’s occupational standards lack the agility to train up workers for the eight ‘growth-driving’ industries in the UK’s Industrial Strategy.
10 September 2025
A Youth Guarantee for England
Following the Government’s commitment to introducing a Youth Guarantee in England, something we first called for five years ago, L&W is launching a new project.
15 August 2025
Drive to revive – Tackling skills shortages in motorsport
Olly Newton, Executive Director of the Edge Foundation, reflects on our Employment and Skills Convention 2025 breakfast session on tackling skills shortages in motorsport and related sectors.
10 August 2025
Responding to the Department for Education’s announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges
Learning and Work Institute's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the Department for Education's announcement on Technical Excellence Colleges.
24 July 2025
Responding to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education
L&W's chief executive Stephen Evans responds to the latest skills survey data from the Department for Education.
12 June 2025
Balancing work and care
A new report from Learning and Work Institute for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives warns targeted support is required to help the UK's 6 million unpaid carers pursue fulfilling careers where they can and want to work.
12 June 2025
Nearly six million people are balancing employment with unpaid care. Targeted support is required to help them pursue fulfilling careers, new research finds
Funded by the Health Foundation to inform the Commission for Healthier Working Lives, this report sets out a range of policy options to fix the foundations of support for carers before the demand for care rises uncontrollably.
