We research and consult on employment and HR topics, using a range of approaches to provide insight and support to policymakers and practitioners.
We bring people together to share learning and shape the future of work. Through our events we connect HR professionals, policymakers and researchers to explore emerging issues, exchange ideas and build momentum for change.
We generate and synthesise evidence to help organisations and policymakers make better decisions. Our work combines evidence reviews and original research using qualitative and quantitative methods, including focus groups, interviews, and advanced statistical analysis.
We work with employers, policymakers and intermediary bodies to improve the way workforces are managed and developed. Our applied research helps our clients better understand current and emerging workforce challenges, offering context-sensitive recommendations and solutions informed by cross-sector insights, robust evidence and engagement with key stakeholders.
We co-design, test and evaluate employment, education and workplace interventions to understand what works and why.
We analyse international, national, regional and sectoral labour market trends to support strategic workforce planning and inclusive economic growth.
We advise policymakers and system leaders on designing evidence-based employment, workforce and education strategy and policy. Drawing on research, stakeholder insights and expert analysis, we help shape reforms that improve outcomes across the employment system.
Using the most robust counterfactual designs to get to the heart of understanding and evaluating interventions. Our Trials Unit brings together expertise across IES from different research perspectives and subject disciplines, to share best practice and use the most robust counterfactual designs to get to the heart of understanding and evaluating interventions.
