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  • Tips by Text

    Evaluation Report

    Stokes L, Dawson A, Williams C, Alexander K, Akehurst G, Manzoni C, Runge J, Xu L  | Apr 2022 | Education Endowment Fund

    Tips by Text is a behavioural nudge intervention, which uses texts sent to parents to try to improve child outcomes in literacy, numeracy and social development. The research includes an evaluation of outcomes and a process and implementation evaluation.

  • Slides: The IES Annual Conference 2022

    Looking ahead to the future of work

    Wilson T, Parry E, Lucy D, Orlando C, Williams J, | Apr 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    A collection of presentation slides from the annual IES HR conference

  • Reaching a positive financial return on investment in flexible working

    Fair flexible futures #3

    Williams M, Cockett J, Allen A | Apr 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report explores the scale of benefits needed to deliver a positive financial ROI on increasing flexible working in frontline sectors. It draws on the findings of five pilot studies by Timewise, conducted in retail, construction, social care, teaching and the NHS.

  • Labour Market Statistics, April 2022

    Apr 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing note sets out analysis of the Labour Market Statistics published on 12 April 2022.

  • Mentor Training Programme Evaluation 2021 2022

    Final report

    Williams J, Pollard E, Subosa M, Campbell B | Apr 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    The evaluation included interviews with stakeholders; surveys of participants of the three training courses; a survey of mentees who experienced mentoring from participants on the two blended learning courses; alongside interviews with mentors and senior leaders from their organisations.

  • Report of the trustees and financial statements for the year ending 31 March 2022

    Mar 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    A summary of the annual financial statements and Institute activity in the last 12 months, up to 31 March 2022.

  • Evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund 2

    Final report

    Alexander K, Gloster R, Edney C, Buzzeo J, Patel R, Cockett J  | Mar 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This evaluation of Construction Skills Fund 2 aims to explore pathways to employment through the hubs, assess the quality of employment outcomes, explore cost effectiveness of the programme, and draw on lessons learned for skills and employment support policy.

  • CSF Onsite Hubs: learner progress

    Final report

    Gloster R, Buzzeo J, Patel R | Mar 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report supplements findings from the main evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund. This research focuses on the medium-term learner perspectives and experiences of looking for work after completing the course and career and learning progression.

  • Evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund

    Onsite training hubs

    Gloster R, Cockett J, Patel R, Mason B, Buzzeo J, Williams J, Takala H | Mar 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report presents findings from the evaluation of the Construction Skills Fund. This evaluation reviews whether, and how, the hubs were effective across different contexts, and what works in delivery of onsite training.

  • Supporting refugees into work: what can we do better?

    Gloster R, Wimalasiri V | Mar 2022 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing explores how current employment support and employers can better help refugees who can and want to work to reach their full potential.