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Summary: The 2015 ESA trials: a synthesis of qualitative research with claimants

This summary presents findings from research for the Department for Work and Pensions, with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants participating in three labour market trials, led by Jobcentre Plus. The trials aimed to test whether an increase in work-related support could improve soft outcomes as well as help claimants to make progress towards and into the labour market.

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The 2015 ESA trials: a synthesis of qualitative research with claimants

This report presents findings from research for the Department for Work and Pensions, with Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) claimants participating in three labour market trials, led by Jobcentre Plus. The trials aimed to test whether an increase in work-related support could improve soft outcomes as well as help claimants to make progress towards and into the labour market.

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Final evaluation of the ReAct programme 2008-2014: Final report

This report, containing IES research, evaluates the Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct). The scheme aims to prevent long-term unemployment by providing pathways to employment for those recently or about to become unemployed. IES contributed quantitative data analysis to the research.

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Final Evaluation of the ReAct programme 2008-2014: Final Report Summary

This report summary, containing IES research, offers an overview of the evaluation of the ReAct programme. The Redundancy Action Scheme (ReAct) aims to prevent long-term unemployment by providing pathways to employment for those recently or about to become unemployed.

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What works for the labour market integration of youth at risk

This thematic paper was prepared for the high level Learning Exchange on 'Designing and implementing effective strategies to support the integration and retention in the labour market of youth at risk'.

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Empirical research on Youth Transitions to, and within the labour market: Findings of descriptive and econometric analyses

This study investigates the ways in which young people's movements between education and work have changed over the last 30 years. It provides information on long-term education and labour market trends affecting 16 to 24 year olds.