Better work
30 July 2020
The impact of the coronavirus outbreak on London’s low paid workers
This paper presents early findings from research examining the impact of the coronavirus outbreak on low-paid workers in London. The findings are based on new analysis of labour market data and original polling.
15 May 2020
Understanding apprenticeship progression
Learning and Work Institute undertook research on behalf of the Department for Education in 2019 to provide a better understanding of how people are supported to progress through apprenticeships, to at least Level 3 and above.
1 May 2020
The future of the minimum wage – The worker perspective
The government has committed to increasing the minimum wage in order to tackle low pay. In the first report of a series on the future of the minimum wage, we find strong and widespread popular support for further increases to the wage floor.
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.
