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  • Group coaching: an effective intervention to support workers?

    Bajorek Z, Carter A | Dec 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This paper is the eighth topic explored in the IES Coaching Effectiveness series which uses evidence to explore different aspects of business coaching.

  • Briefing paper 6 - ReAct collaboration

    The ReAct partnership: showcasing collaboration

    Gloster R, Kramers E | Dec 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing paper looks at the impact of collaborative working between senior leaders, employers, frontline staff and participants in the context of the ReAct partnership, and how this can inform future employment support.

  • Pilot impact evaluation Forging Futures CYA

    Evaluation of CYA’s Forging Futures programme

    Lanceley L, Garner O, Campbell B, Patel R | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report covers the evaluation of Cumbria Youth Alliance's Forging Futures programme, which supports young people with complex needs in Cumbria to enter employment, education or training, including assessing the feasibility of a future full impact study.

  • Webinar recording & slides: Moving organisations from change-vulnerable to change-smart

    Carter A | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    During this webinar, Alison Carter explored practical tools to build change-ready teams that can navigate reorganisation with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

  • Shared Employer Engagement - examples of success

    Shared employer engagement – examples of success

    Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This short paper is the first of a series giving examples of employer engagement collaboration across the organisations delivering Restart. It showcases instances where collaboration and shared learning has benefited providers, employers and participants on the Restart employment support programme.

  • Working carers briefing paper 5

    Working with participants - lessons from ReAct: focus on working carers

    Dave A | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing paper presents findings from ReAct research on supporting working carers within the Restart employment support programme, highlighting barriers and recommendations.

  • ReAct Supply chain case studies

    ReAct innovative practice case studies: use of supply chain partners

    Fox H, Gloster R, Hewitt D and Mason D | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report covers innovative practices and case studies related to the use of supply chain partners in the Restart programme, focusing on their strengths, challenges, and best practices in delivering employment services.

  • ReAct ESOL case studies

    ReAct innovative practice case studies: supporting ESOL participants

    Campbell B, Clark A, Fox H, Gloster R and Kramers E | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This report presents case studies on innovative practices for supporting English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) participants within the Restart employment support programme.

  • ReAct Briefing Paper

    Working with participants - lessons from ReAct: focus on neurodiversity

    Bajorek Z and Plowden Roberts C | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This briefing paper focuses on strategies to support neurodiverse participants into work.

  • JobsPlus interim evaluation cover slide

    Webinar recording & slides: JobsPlus interim evaluation findings

    Patel R, Clayton N, Fox A | Nov 2025 | Institute for Employment Studies

    This webinar recording, slides and additional Q&A document cover the IES presentation on the JobsPlus pilot project interim evaluation.