Better work network

The Better Work Network is 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 for all.

The network brings together a range of stakeholders and influencers, including central and local government, think-tanks, charities, employers, funders and organisations involved in the delivery of support. We now have 300 members.

How does the Better Work Network operate?

Research and development
Our research team conducts targeted research and analysis to test ideas, identify what works and support and develop new approaches; maximising the impact of initiatives to improve earnings and work quality.
Collaboration and evidence sharing
We share best practice and new thinking through a range of accessible outputs, resources and events; supporting innovation and learning between network members and wider stakeholders.
Networking and influencing
The network influences policy and practice through the co-ordination and planning of influencing activities with a range of organisations engaged in policy, research, influencing or delivery focused on better work.

Join our lived experience steering group

We want the voices of low paid Londoners to be at the heart of this project. We want them to tell us about their experiences. We would also like them to be directly involved in identifying solutions and in influencing key people.

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Explore our Better Work Map

The Better Work Map was created to identify and map progression-focused initiatives that are or have been in operation across London and the rest of the UK. The purpose of the map is to increase the visibility of this valuable work to help workers find local support options and strengthen the links between providers and stakeholders working across this area.

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Latest news and reports

Research and Reports 22 09 2021

Better Work Audit: Job quality in London over the last decade

The Better Work Audit builds on research on the quality of work in London. We examine public data on job quality in the capital, and how this compares to the UK trend.

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Londoners call on the Mayor to prioritise good work post-pandemic as prevalence of insecure work increases

New polling of over 1,000 Londoners by Learning and Work Institute’s and Trust for London’s Better Work Network, sheds light on how the quality of work in the capital has been affected by the pandemic.
Research and Reports 02 06 2021

Paved with gold? Views on job quality in the capital

This paper looks at the priorities for employment in London, exploring Londoner’s views on work and what their priorities are for the Mayor of London over the next three years.

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Research and Reports 27 10 2020

Crisis in the capital

This report explores the impact of the coronavirus crisis on London’s labour market and low-paid Londoners. It sets out what could be done by central government and London local government to mitigate the impact of the crisis, and build back better.

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Urgent action needed to support transition to post-Coronavirus economy and protect low-paid Londoners

Central government, the Mayor of London and local government must work together to support Londoners to adapt to a post-Coronavirus economy, as new research shows low paid workers in the capital have been hit hardest by the jobs crisis.
Research and Reports 30 07 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.

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