Reports & briefings
10 March 2025
Supporting workers’ health and access to better work
A new report from Learning and Work Institute for the Commission for Healthier Working Lives sets out what we know about what works to support disabled people and people with long-term health conditions.
10 March 2025
An exploration of local variations in health and job outcomes across the UK
The number of people economically inactive due to ill health has risen across all UK nations and regions. But a closer look at variations in health and job outcomes across the country reveals persistent inequalities between local areas.
25 February 2025
The benefit trap
This report looks at how the benefit system is trapping 3.5 million people on sickness benefits and how doubling the help available could help an extra 500,000 people into work over ten years.
18 February 2025
Labour Market Briefing: February 2025
Our analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS, released on 18 February 2025.
21 January 2025
Labour Market Briefing: January 2025
Our analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS, released on 21 January 2025.
15 January 2025
Worlds apart
‘Worlds apart’ is the second report produced as part of our Ambition Skills programme of work. It finds the UK has larger gaps in workforce skills between different parts of the country than most other European countries.
19 December 2024
What is healthy home and hybrid working?
This research, commissioned by Health Equals, sets out the evidence on healthy home and hybrid workplaces, with particular consideration of the impact on underserved groups.
17 December 2024
Labour Market Briefing: December 2024
Our analysis of the latest labour market statistics from ONS, released on 17 December 2024.
11 December 2024
Review of English language acquisition in the West Midlands
This research for the West Midlands Combined Authority explored how adults can be supported to progress in English language learning and how strategic partnerships can contribute to improved outcomes for learners.
26 November 2024
Healthier working lives
Commissioned by Health Equals, this paper is aimed at local governments to help them consider the actions they can take to improve the working health of their residents.
