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EEFective Kent Project

Evaluation Report

Patel R, Williams C, Cook J, Garner O | Oct 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

An evaluation of the EEFective Kent Project (EKP), bringing evidence-based programmes to Kent to support school improvement and the attainment of all pupils, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
16 to 19 Additional Hours evaluation

Alexander K, Campbell B, Ghosh S, Newton B, Rosolin B | Oct 2024 | Department for Education (DfE)

This report covers an evaluation of the additional 40 hours of learning a year provided to 16 to 19 year-old students by the Department of Education (DfE) to help mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Youth Offer Process Evaluation

Buzzeo J, Campbell B (IES), Crossfield J, Davies H, Snook C (Ipsos) | Oct 2024 | Department for Work and Pensions

This research looks at the experiences and outcomes of a sample of customers of the DWP's Youth Offer which aims to address the unemployment impacts of Covid-19 on 16-24 year old who receive Universal Credit.
Webinar recording & slides: Working for the Future launch event

Final report of the Commission on the Future of Employment Support

Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This recording is from the in-person event for the launch of the final report of our two-year research project, Working for the Future, led by the Commission on the Future of Employment Support, in partnership with abrdn Financial Fairness Trust.
Maximising Adviser Impact

Supporting workforce development

Krishnan M, Mansour J, Wilson T, Mason D, Kramers E | Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This report explores the current challenges and opportunities for developing and supporting employment advisers on Restart.
Supporting healthy lifestyles among young adults in the workplace

Orlando C, Oxenham A, Bajorek Z, Smith B, van Sluijs E, Wilson S, Martin A, Fairbrother H, Winpenny E | Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This research aims to better understand the needs of young adults in terms of how workplaces can support healthy lifestyles, and identify practical intervention opportunities for future research.
Working for the Future: Final report of the Commission on the Future of Employment Support

Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This report is the final output from the Commission on the Future of Employment Support, launched in November 2022 by the Institute for Employment Studies and abrdn Financial Fairness Trust. Over the last two years, it has conducted the largest consultation and evidence-gathering on our system of employment support in at least a generation.
Career Coaching: A case study in evaluating impact

Carter A, Hirsh W | Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This paper explores the evaluation of employer-sponsored career coaching through the lens of one career coaching programme as a case study to shed light on the short and long term impacts.
Labour Market Statistics, September 2024

Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

Today’s figures are a mixed bag and a confusing picture. Increased volatility in the main Labour Force Survey, combined with divergent trends between the LFS and other measures out today mean it is even harder than usual to draw conclusions on what is going on in the labour market.
Slides: Flexible working review

Key findings from IES research commissioned by the South East London Integrated Care System

Allen A | Sep 2024 | Institute for Employment Studies

This IES review was commissioned by the South East London Integrated Care System (SEL ICS) to deliver insight into flexible working approaches.IES was asked to work with four NHS Trusts from within SEL ICS to explore current flexible working...