We author and publish a range of resources to keep you up to date with the latest developments in employment, education and skills, labour market and human resource policy and practice. All our pdf publications are free to access.
Featured
This report presents local governments' evidence needs on supporting people to enter and remain in employment, and proposes evidence reviews to address these.
Featured
This report builds on the interim findings published in September 2025 to provide evidence on whether the JobsPlus model can be adapted to the UK context and effectively implemented to improve employment outcomes.
This paper, the first in the IES 'Perspectives on HR 2018' series, takes a critical look at the widespread exhortation that managers should have more frequent and more effective conversations with employees about their performance, skills and learning, potential and career development.
A summary of the annual financial statements and Institute activity in the last 12 months, up to 31 March 2018.
Worksheet from IES HR Workshop 'Implementing an effective employee value proposition', London, March 2018.
Elaine Tyler's presentation slides from IES HR Workshop 'Implementing an effective employee value proposition', London, March 2018.
This report presents the findings of the Student Income and Expenditure Survey 2014/15, which was jointly commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Welsh Government.
The annual review aims to bring IES’ research and consultancy activities to life, showing how they improve employment and HR policy and practice.
This separate ‘Snapshot’ document lists in detail our activities in the financial year 2016/17. It complements our annual review 2016/17 which contains further detail on our activities and impact throughout this reporting period.
IES evaluation report of the NHS Innovation Accelerator (NIA). The NIA aims to improve take-up of innovations in the NHS. The report offers insights on the key conditions for success in scaling healthcare innovations.
This infographic presents the key findings from the IES-led evaluation of the NHS Innovation Accelerator.
This report, authored by IES on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), offers guidance on the workforce planning implications of the UK leaving the European Union.
