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Employment

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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23 October 2021

Fast forward? Where next for the labour market

There are around 900,000 fewer potential workers in the UK than if pre-pandemic trends had continued, finds a new report by Learning and Work Institute.

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20 October 2021

The impact of moving employability training online

L&W was commission by EY Foundation to evaluate review the impact of the move to online delivery on different groups of young people and provide feedback on ‘what works’ to inform future delivery.

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25 May 2021

Disability employment: from pandemic to recovery

Our research with Black Stork Charity looks at the impact of the pandemic on the employment, pay and finances of disabled people.

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20 May 2021

Top tips for local employment and skills recovery

The Local Government Association commissioned Learning and Work Institute to develop ‘how to’ guides for local government focused on key topics for labour market recovery and renewal.

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5 May 2021

Working Capital: Final evaluation report

This report evaluates the performance of a pilot programme of integrated employment and health support for disabled people and those with health conditions in central London, and sets out the lessons for future similar provision.

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