Employment
16 February 2023
Missing workers
This report sheds light on this rise in economic inactivity showing that, while it was initially driven by a rise in people taking early retirement, people have a diverse range of reasons for not working.
1 December 2022
Building opportunity: How social housing can support skills, talent and workforce development
This report, written in collaboration between the Institute for Employment Studies and Learning and Work Institute, seeks to explore the employment and labour market challenges for social housing residents.
25 September 2022
Towards full employment
This report argues that the UK should aim for an 80% employment rate for 16-64 year olds by 2035, requiring an extra 1.7 million people in work (not accounting for population growth) and bringing the UK into line with leading countries.
19 July 2022
The power of potential: Supporting the future of ‘NEET’ young people in the labour market
This report investigates the characteristics, circumstances and challenges faced by young people who are NEET - both those who are economically inactive and those who are seeking employment, but have been unable to secure jobs.
11 July 2022
The participation gap: The UK’s labour market through the pandemic in international context
Our new analysis explores how the UK compares to other countries on employment, inactivity and recovery since the pandemic.
20 June 2022
Care Leavers and the Welfare System
With the support of Lloyds Bank Foundation, we've been working together with young people from Leicestershire Cares, Drive Forward and Homes2Inspire to understand care leavers’ experiences of the welfare system and develop policy recommendations.
17 May 2022
Work Local impacts
This report, commissioned by LGA, explores the potential impact of improving skills and employment in different geographies and tailoring support to meet local needs.
7 March 2022
Levelling up London: Closing the gap for people on low incomes
In partnership with Peabody, this report explores the impact of the cost-of-living crisis on low-income Londoners and identifies policy recommendations to better support them.
13 December 2021
Working together: How learning and skills support can create an inclusive labour market in Northern Ireland
This report for Open College Network Northern Ireland looks at the twin challenges of limiting rises in long-term unemployment and cutting economic inactivity, which are at the heart of ensuring an inclusive labour market recovery in Northern Ireland.
25 October 2021
Triple challenge for low-income Londoners: Job insecurity, benefit cuts and rising fuel bills
In partnership with Peabody, this report explores the challenges facing low-income Londoners and identifies policy solutions and things Peabody can do to effectively support their residents.
