Latest Labour Market Figures Show Disabled People Are Twice As Likely To Be Unemployed Than Non-disabled People (9.2% vs 4.4%)

The Work Foundation, at Lancaster University analysis of latest ONS figures indicate that one in eleven disabled people are unemployed (9.2%) and the unemployment rate…

Governments goal of 200,000 in STEM fields likely not to happen, research shows

Research shows Government’s ‘Levelling Up’ not likely to reach target New research by global heat transfer specialists Serck reveals that despite increases in both STEM (Science, Technology,…

New study reveals benefits of hybrid working for disabled workers but some fear choice between health and career progression

Eighty-five per cent of disabled workers in the UK say they are more productive working from home, new research by the Work Foundation reveals. In…

Employers inspire young people with green career opportunities

John Lewis, Waitrose and Avanti West Coast are among the list of forward-thinking employers taking part in a national festival designed to engage young people…

New Work Foundation index reveals UK employees trapped in severely insecure work for last 20 years

New in-depth analysis of UK job market data reveals women, disabled people, ethnic minorities and young workers have been consistently trapped in insecure employment over…

Labour market recovery stalls as wages fail to keep up with inflation

This month’s Official for National Statistics release show signs that the labour market recovery is stalling, with a continued outflow of older workers from the…

Striking a balance: engaging employers in the skills system to achieve better outcomes for learners

Equipping workers with critical skills is key to widening access to secure and good quality work. A well-skilled labour force would deliver economic benefits too, with employers more able to grow and improve…