Employment growth set to halve in next decade as labour and skills shortages bite
New analysis shows that major reforms to our employment and skills system are needed, to avoid weaker jobs growth contributing to higher inflation and falling…
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Employment growth set to halve in next decade as labour and skills shortages bite
New analysis published on Tuesday 25 July will show that employment growth in the UK is set to slow dramatically in the coming years, as…
The hidden mental health challenges burdening younger workers
Nearly half of all young people with a mental health condition do not disclose to their employer A new report from the Institute for Employment…
IPA and IES open a new chapter
The Involvement & Participation Association (IPA) and Institute for Employment Studies (IES) are delighted to announce that the two organisations will merge from 1st May.…
Budget 2023: Institute for Employment Studies reaction – much to welcome but more to do
Yesterday’s Budget had a welcome focus on employment, and in particular in helping more people who are outside of the labour force to get (back)…
Gradual, then sudden: why employment has stalled and what the Budget should do
Ahead of next week’s Budget, Tony Wilson details an action plan for government to tackle the underlying causes of economic inactivity – to help those…
Labour Market Statistics, IES analysis
This month’s figures show a continued trend of gradual improvement, with employment edging up and ‘economic inactivity’ (those people not looking and/ or not available…
Young, keen and often overlooked
A new report by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) highlights an urgent need to support a shift in both mindset and practice among UK…
Why isn’t Britain working? UK on track to be only country in developed world with lower employment in 2023 than pre-pandemic
New analysis shows this is being driven by a combination of people out of work for five years or more with long-term illnesses, lower migration…
IES launches new Trials Unit to help organisations test and apply evidence of ‘what works’ in public policy and workplace practice
The Institute for Employment Studies (IES) is pleased to announce the launch of a new Trials Unit, dedicated to supporting organisations to test and evaluate…