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JobsPlus: what are we learning from Year 2 of the pilot?
With NEET levels rising, how do we effectively support those furthest from the labour market to move into and sustain work?
The unintended consequences of good intentions: how recent UK employment policy changes are reshaping the jobs market
Nick Litsardopoulos examines the dual impact of the increases in UK National Insurance Contribution (NIC) and the National Minimum Wage on the UK job market, and the possible consequences for both those in and out of employment.
The ongoing business case for investment in EDI: insights from a rapid evidence review
Joseph Cook and Cristiana Orlando reflect on just-published IES research for the Youth Futures Foundation, considering the ongoing business advantages for UK organisations investing in EDI initiatives and the drivers and enablers that motivate employers to sustain such investments.
Labour Market Statistics, June 2025
IES analysis of this month's Labour Market Statistics, published June 10th 2025.
Sickness absence case management: what can policymakers do to support employees with health conditions to remain in work?
Sally Wilson takes an in-depth look at the previous 'Fit for Work' government policy, what has been learnt, and how these findings can help to inform future policies designed to support employees with health conditions to stay in work.
Carers in focus: supporting and retaining workers with caring responsibilities
In support of the national Carers Week initiative, Alison Carter and Arundhati Dave reflect on recent IES research that considers what works best in helping people with caring responsibilities to enter, or return to the labour market - and stay in work.
Bridging the care gap: can the UK meet demand without overseas recruitment?
With the UK government proposing to close overseas recruitment for health and social care workers, Seemanti Ghosh explores what this means for the UK’s care sector, and whether the labour market is prepared to absorb these changes without deepening existing workforce shortages.
Making it all add up: how London Multiply supported Londoners to build their everyday numeracy skills
Billy Campbell reflects on the evaluation of London Multiply, the positive impact it has had on improving the numeracy skills of adults from generally underserved communities in London, and the wider reaching benefits of the programme.
Why is the recruitment and retainment of teachers so challenging?
Nick Litsardopoulos explores the current challenges facing the teaching profession including the factors contributing to increasing numbers of vacancies, regional variations, the impact on education, and what needs to change.
How to start Strategic Workforce Planning: build a complex database and produce a detailed report, right?
Dan Lucy reflects on recent IES Strategic Workforce Planning research and offers insights and practical guidance on how to broker a more forward-looking approach to planning the shape of the workforce, and reaping all the potential benefits it can bring.
How should employability providers build partnerships with local stakeholders?
Harry Fox reflects on recent research into the partnerships between employability services and local stakeholders, the factors that lead to strong relationships, and how the findings can be applied in other contexts.