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Building inclusive workplaces: evidence-based DEI support from the Institute for Employment Studies
Evidence-based diversity, equality, and inclusion research and consultancy solutions
What enables the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local work and health programmes?
A report of research carried out by the Learning and Work Institute (L&W) on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This output forms part of the Labour Market Evidence Programme, led by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) in partnership with L&W.
Webinar recording & slides: JobsPlus Year 2 findings: translating place-based employment support
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.
Infographic: Evaluation of the JobsPlus Pilot
This infographic highlights findings from interviews, surveys and management data relating to the JobsPlus pilot, collected between July 2024 and January 2026.
Evaluation of the JobsPlus Pilot
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.
Adult numeracy randomised controlled trials: Contextualised approach
This report sets out findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) of the Contextualised Approach (CA) for Functional Skills Qualification (FSQ) Level 1 maths.
Adult numeracy randomised controlled trials: Family numeracy
This report presents findings from a pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT) and Implementation and Process Evaluation (IPE) of a Family Numeracy (FN) intervention.
Adult numeracy randomised controlled trials: Embedding maths in health and social care
The Embedded Maths intervention was developed as part of the Department for Education (DfE)’s Adult Numeracy Trials, aimed at building the evidence base for what works to improve numeracy skills in adults.
Beyond Rhetoric: what is really sustaining (or undermining) DEI in UK workplaces – slides and recording
Slides and recording of Meenakshi Krishnan's presentation for IPA's Employee Voice Hub series on what is actually sustaining inclusion and fairness in organisations right now.
Webinar recording & slides: Good work for autistic women: Insights, findings and practical recommendations for employers
A webinar recording and slides from an evidence-based session exploring what good work looks like for autistic women and how employers, HR professionals and line managers can better understand, support and empower autistic women in the workplace.
AI tools and their use in Restart
This report explores how Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are being introduced and used within Restart delivery, examining both the operational processes behind implementation and the experiences of staff and customers engaging with these tools. The report also provides practical learning on how to effectively implement and use AI tools in this setting.