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  • Future of Work: Behind the masks – good work for autistic women

    Barnes S, Newton B and Plowden Roberts C | Jan 2026 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This toolkit is the result of in-depth qualitative research with autistic working women and covers their experiences, insights into current employer practices, and recommendations for positive change in terms of policy and leadership.

  • A brief review of policy and practice for careers education

    Pollard E, Alexander K, Plowden Roberts C, Dave A, Illidge L, Mason D | Jan 2026 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This literature review for the CITB covers research into the challenges faced by the construction industry in recruiting and retaining employees, and recommendations for engaging with four specific groups in order to address this.

  • Workforce development in employment support: fresh insights

    Kramers E, Gloster R | Jan 2026 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing paper for ReAct, the 7th in the series, reflects on the role of the employment adviser in employment support programmes.

  • Policy journeys report cover

    Education to employment transitions: support in 2024

    Lanceley L, Nancarrow A, Williams J, Campbell B, Cook J, Illidge L, Wong K | Dec 2025 | Youth Futures Foundation

    This research, commissioned by the Youth Futures Foundation, aimed to identify and map the support available to four groups of young people who may experience disadvantage in education and employment.

  • Train map infographic

    Education to employment transitions: support in 2024 infographics

    Campbell B, Lanceley L, Rainey C | Dec 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    These infographics map the journeys through education and into employment for four groups of young people who often experience disadvantage during this process.

  • Group coaching: an effective intervention to support workers?

    Bajorek Z, Carter A | Dec 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper is the eighth topic explored in the IES Coaching Effectiveness series which uses evidence to explore different aspects of business coaching.

  • Briefing paper 6 - ReAct collaboration

    The ReAct partnership: showcasing collaboration

    Gloster R, Kramers E | Dec 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing paper looks at the impact of collaborative working between senior leaders, employers, frontline staff and participants in the context of the ReAct partnership, and how this can inform future employment support.

  • Pilot impact evaluation Forging Futures CYA

    Evaluation of CYA’s Forging Futures programme

    Lanceley L, Garner O, Campbell B, Patel R | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report covers the evaluation of Cumbria Youth Alliance's Forging Futures programme, which supports young people with complex needs in Cumbria to enter employment, education or training, including assessing the feasibility of a future full impact study.

  • Webinar recording & slides: Moving organisations from change-vulnerable to change-smart

    Carter A | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    During this webinar, Alison Carter explored practical tools to build change-ready teams that can navigate reorganisation with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

  • Shared Employer Engagement - examples of success

    Shared employer engagement – examples of success

    Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This short paper is the first of a series giving examples of employer engagement collaboration across the organisations delivering Restart. It showcases instances where collaboration and shared learning has benefited providers, employers and participants on the Restart employment support programme.