What we do

We research and consult on employment and HR topics, using a range of approaches to provide insight and support to policymakers and practitioners.

Synthesising the latest evidence and thinking to ensure plans and decisions have the greatest chance of success.
We collate and synthesise what is known about work and employment challenges through reviewing the latest evidence, leveraging our network of experts, and sharing our own expertise to identify key lessons to shape impactful solutions.


Generating new insights to better understand challenges and better target actions.
We conduct research using a range of approaches to better understand challenges from multiple perspectives, engaging stakeholders in the process, and helping identify recommendations that are appropriate to context and sustainable in the longer term.


 Co-designing and testing interventions to understand what works and ensure resources are used wisely.
We help shape the design of, and test and evaluate, the impact of interventions, building knowledge about what works and providing confidence that investments are worthwhile.


We help build capability by sharing our knowledge and supporting others to put into practice what we learn.
We help translate knowledge into practice through the development of evidence-based tools and guides, convening networks of policymakers and practitioners, and by advising and supporting decision-makers to apply what we know to their context.


Providing advice and support to help shape evidence-based strategy and policy.
We provide advice and consultancy to policymakers and employers helping them design and shape strategy and policy based on the latest evidence, the views of stakeholders including employees, and expert advice.