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.
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This webinar marks a key milestone in the national evaluation of JobsPlus, presenting Year 2 findings from the full pilot period (2024–2026). It explores how the model has evolved from early implementation to more established delivery, and what this means for policy, commissioning, and future scale‑up.
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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 research explores the experience of employment through crowdfunding, how the platform affects creatives’ relationships with their supporters, and the creative process.
This report presents the results of the Disability and Chronic Illness survey conducted by IES on behalf of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) and British Veterinary Chronic Illness Support (BVCIS), which aimed to gain a better understanding of the experiences of those with a disability/chronic condition who are working or studying in the veterinary sector.
This briefing note sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published on 18 July 2024.
An evaluation and technical report of the Effective Transitions Fund, an initiative to help connect disadvantaged young people in England with the education and skills they need to prepare them for their future careers.
Findings from a two-year action research programme to introduce flexibility into frontline roles and evaluate its impact, on both the individual and the organisation.
Through talking to five Primary Care employees, this case study selection provides insights into career pathways and career decision making in Primary Care.
This technical report reviews the evidence on the effect of summer education programmes on disadvantaged and at-risk young people’s violence and offending outcomes, and related education outcomes.
This research provides evidence on the extent to which summer education and employment programmes impact the outcomes of disadvantaged or ‘at risk’ young people.
This briefing note sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published on 11 June 2024.
This final report summarises the findings from the Coaching Early Conversation Interaction and Language (CECIL) Project, which started in September 2020.
