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ipa-involve.bsky.social @ipa-involve.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Free webinar on 21 October 1-2pm! The Good Work Guide: A practical guide to deliver better workplaces with good work standards and fair management. Speakers: Prof Niall Cullinane (Queen’s University Belfast) and Dr Emma Hughes (University of Manchester). More info and to register: bit.ly/47u0Yg4

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IPA Employee Voice Hub: The Good Work Guide - Involvement & Participation Association

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO DELIVER BETTER WORKPLACES WITH GOOD WORK STANDARDS AND FAIR MANAGEMENT Recent research by Manchester University and Queens University Belfast, together with wider evidence, has sh...

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thanks to all who attended our webinar today on 'Supporting employers to recruit disabled people and people with health conditions'. Assets are now available. Download the report: bit.ly/47g6OBw Access the webinar recording: bit.ly/4y9yeoz Visit the resource hub: bit.ly/4rqDWQk

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 New research! 'Supporting employers to recruit disabled people and people with health conditions’ is the latest report that forms part of our ongoing Labour Market Evidence Programme Read the report: bit.ly/4y5Utvz Access the resource hub: bit.ly/4xJ3ppR

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

In a blog to mark #NationalInclusionWeek, Dr. Meenakshi Krishnan considers if organisations can build trust and collaboration among employees who do not all share the same beliefs and values. Read the blog: bit.ly/3UPdqUO Learn more about IES DEI services and case studies : bit.ly/4yHq5HI

Inclusion should be understood as an organisational capability: the ability to harness difference without allowing it to erode trust, collaboration or collective purpose.

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

In a new blog focused on today's Labour Market Statistics, IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social unravels the job data and highlights the plight of 1.3 million young people not in work or full-time education. Read: bit.ly/3SKUFBh

“Young people are bearing the brunt of a weak labour market. Around 1.3 million 16- to 24-year-olds are now not in work or full-time education, highlighting the urgent need for effective support to prevent long-term scarring effects. The share of 16- to 24-year-olds who are not in employment or full-time education remains close to a 13-year high, following increases in unemployment and economic inactivity.”

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Comment from IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social on the just-announced Labour Market Statistics.

“The UK labour market remains flat. There has been little movement in the headline employment, unemployment and inactivity rates over the last quarter. Payrolled employment continues to fall, with the largest falls in the last quarter in retail and hospitality. Vacancies have also continued to fall and are at their lowest level since 2021. Beneath the headlines, youth unemployment remains at its highest rate in more than a decade. With the Alan Milburn review due to report on solutions, our research emphasises the importance of investing in trusted relationships, tailored support and effective pathways for young people to improve long-term employment outcomes.”

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

📢The Care Quality Commission worked with IES to tackle workforce inequalities at system scale. ➡️Read the case study: bit.ly/46OQLuf ➡️Learn more about our DEI research services: bit.ly/4bp8k7c ➡️Read our latest DEI blog on AI and inclusion: bit.ly/4fSwlF5

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Our latest report presents the evaluation findings of the Adult Skills Fund (ASF) in London 2024/25. It explores the ASF's successes and challenges, providing recommendations for how the GLA can meet the needs of Londoners, and support mayoral priorities: bit.ly/3SEn9wu

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

New report! We have published the evaluation findings from the Individual Placement and Support in Primary Care (IPSPC) programme. This evaluation, for DWP and Government Social Research, combined qualitative research with quantitative survey data. Read the report: bit.ly/4xbJFe4

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

Free webinar! 24 Sept 11am. This webinar will highlight emerging evidence & innovative approaches to supporting employers to increase recruitment of disabled people & people with health conditions, exploring practical strategies. More info & to register: bit.ly/46jauSE

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

We’re hiring! IES is seeking to appoint a Financial Accountant. The role is full-time, Brighton-based, hybrid-supported, and offers a fantastic range of benefits. Want to learn more? For more information and to apply, click here bit.ly/4gARUv9. Deadline 4th September.

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We are seeking to appoint a Financial Accountant. This is a hands-on role, and we are looking for someone with relevant qualifications and/or experience which will help them to understand and become…

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

New blog! Following the #JobsPlus pilot partnership publication, Livy Garner reflects on what we are learning from the programme, drawing out some of the key themes and lessons on partnerships for those designing and delivering place-based employment support: bit.ly/3S0MwrX

Quote from Olivia Garner, ""Overall, sites that invested time and resources in partnership development reported benefits for both their own support offer and that of their partners, through shared insight, expertise and coordination. These findings support the case for more joined-up working across employment, health and skills services."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Our latest #JobsPlus publication, co-authored with Learning & Work Institute, presents findings which relate to working with local partners, summarising the wide-spread benefits of this approach. JobsPlus is a employment support programme for people in social housing. Read more: bit.ly/4bKMtHn

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

These new top tips have been developed as part of the Labour Market Evidence programme, a partnership with Learning and Work institute. They share practical lessons on designing, delivering and evaluating local work and health programmes: bit.ly/4z38MSy

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

In case you missed it! Details of our recent DEI case study with The Guardian News and Media group are below.

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

New blog! Ahead of next week's publication on JobsPlus partnerships, Harry Fox explores the positive impact of working collaboratively with local organisations, and how this has benefitted specific JobsPlus pilot schemes in different locations. Read more: bit.ly/4bu45qO

Quote from Harry Fox, "Strong partnerships with a variety
of local organisations are helping JobsPlus engage communities, provide wraparound and complementary support, and align provision across local areas."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

In a new article for People Management, IES's Duncan Brown argues that cost cutting is unlikely to improve productivity, and considers how organisations can reverse the current ‘business gloom’ and increase output through engagement. Read more: bit.ly/4w73YZC

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

The Guardian Group commissioned IES to critically assess the organisation’s current approach & consider how its inclusion strategy could evolve to meet future needs. Read the case study: bit.ly/4hjb21P Learn about our DEI research services: bit.ly/4bp8k7c Latest blog on DEI & AI: bit.ly/4fSwlF5

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

In her latest blog, Meenakshi Krishnan, head of DEI at IES, considers what role should AI play in people management, and how much should employers be willing to delegate to algorithms when making decisions about people? bit.ly/4hzsYVS To learn more about IES's work on DEI go to: bit.ly/4g1wlUd

Quote from Meenakshi Krishnan, "Inclusive workplaces depend upon something AI struggles to do, recognising and valuing human difference and taking a moral stance to correct historical injustices. AI excels at identifying patterns from the past. Inclusion often requires consciously breaking from them."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

This webinar recording hosted by research partners @learnworkuk.bsky.social, brings together speakers from delivery organisations & partner bodies to share practical lessons on designing, delivering & evaluating effective health and employment support. Watch: bit.ly/45fEpup Resources: bit.ly/4vG7M3S

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

📢New blog! Emily Kramers reflects on the evaluation of the Embedded Maths intervention, developed as part of the DfE's Adult Numeracy Trials, aimed at building the evidence base for what works to improve numeracy skills in adults. Read the blog: bit.ly/4f5jDSR Read the research: bit.ly/4wty0Yg

Learners provided examples of workplace H&SC skills involving maths that they could now perform with greater competency, which indicates that the intervention can provide job-relevant skills with positive implications for workplace performance.

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

IES's @naomiclayton.bsky.social joined Helen Miller & Jonathan Cribb on the @theifs.bsky.social podcast on the inequality of good jobs. They discussed what good work means, the importance of progression & training, AI & the future of jobs & what government can do to help. ifs.org.uk/articles/ine...

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The inequality of 'good jobs' | Institute for Fiscal Studies

What makes a good job? This episode explores pay, progression, flexibility and why access to better work is unequal.

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

In her latest blog, Dr Seemanti Ghosh reflects on the pressing need for invisible (soft) skills to face focused development and standardised measurement, in order to better shape how people navigate the future labour market. Read: bit.ly/4xIX3rD

The UK is facing a dual challenge of both consistently focusing on the development of the invisible skills and systematically measuring them. Unless both the issues are addressed together, the disadvantage gap is likely to widen in the context of the future labour market.

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Webinar invitation! Join this ERSA event that draws on recent IES research on how #AI tools are being implemented across Restart provision - and what this means for frontline practice. Event details and registration: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ai-in-acti...

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

ICYMI: A webinar recording and slides are now available from this morning's JobsPlus webinar, held in conjunction with @learnworkuk.bsky.social. With thanks to all contributors and attendees. You can access the recording and download the research assets here: bit.ly/4w5cUPw

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

New blog! At the annual Forum of the European HR Directors’ Circle last week, Duncan Brown heard some great ideas and examples for taking the opportunities presented by our ageing workforces in Europe, as well as how states and employers can respond to the undoubted challenges: bit.ly/4uRBZww

Quote from Duncan Brown, "Our core skill as HR professionals is not to copy supposed ‘best-practice’ from other employers, but rather to tailor the balance and emphasis in these policies to suit our strategies, environments and cultures."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

New blog! Last week was #CarersWeek and to mark it Alison Carter examined how carers can most effectively be supported in the workplace by employers, managers and colleagues, particularly in terms of the critical first step of self-recognition as a carer. Read more: bit.ly/3QlxPPp

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

What supports the effective design, delivery and evaluation of local work and health programmes? Join us on Wednesday 15 July to find out. 📺 This webinar with @employmentstudies.bsky.social is part of the Labour Market Evidence programme. Find out more: learningandwork.org.uk/labour-marke...

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Delivering effective local health and employment programmes: Lessons from the evidence - Learning and Work Institute

This webinar is the first in a series delivered through the Department for Work and Pensions’ Labour Market Evidence Programme, which aims to help local policymakers better understand what works in im...

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 New blog! 18 months into JobsPlus, a clearer picture is emerging around supporting residents in social housing communities to move closer to work and what this tells us about the role of local, place-based approaches for engagement and progression. Blog: bit.ly/4vLat4Q Research: bit.ly/3QseH28

"How support is delivered matters as much as what is delivered. Across sites, a consistent pattern is emerging: accessible, highly flexible, community based provision supports initial engagement; trusted relationships sustain that engagement over time; and this in turn enables improvements in confidence, wellbeing and stability, which often precede movement into work."

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Learning and Work Institute @learnworkuk.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

NEW: #JobsPlus has shown promise reaching social housing residents who are out of work but do not typically access mainstream support. 🔍 New evaluation findings led by @employmentstudies.bsky.social have now been published. Read coverage in @theguardian.com: www.theguardian.com/society/2026... 🗞️

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Pilot ‘hyperlocal’ job support scheme in England shows promising signs of effectiveness

Government-funded JobsPlus trial in 10 neighbourhoods could be scalable nationwide, evaluation shows

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

Working with @learnworkuk.bsky.social, we've just published our final evaluation of the JobsPlus pilot, a place-based, community-led employment programme. JobsPlus is designed to help people into work through on-site employment services, community support & financial incentives. bit.ly/3QseH28 1/4

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

#JobsPlus Year 2 evaluation webinar is on 24 June! In partnership with Learning and Work Institute we will provide an overview of findings, discuss implications for policy, employers & partners, and highlight key trends & areas for more development. More details & registration: bit.ly/4dD9EUb

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

📢Register now for our JobsPlus year 2 evaluation webinar! This event marks a key milestone in the national evaluation of JobsPlus, a place-based, community-led employment programme helping people into work through on-site employment services, community support & financial incentives. bit.ly/4dD9EUb

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Comment from IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social on the just-announced Labour Market Statistics.

"The UK labour market remains weak. Vacancies have fallen to their lowest level since early 2021, early estimates suggest payrolled employment has dropped sharply and real pay growth has slowed to a standstill. Real pay growth in the private sector is below inflation and at its lowest level since 2020. While unemployment is at 5%, the youth unemployment rate remains nearly three times higher. With the Milburn review due to report this month, it is critical that the government builds a clear understanding of what is driving this increase and takes concerted action to ensure more young people can access support to find work and training opportunities."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

New blog! Using the example of flexible working and recent research on its application (or lack of), Duncan Brown argues that HR functions are overly focused on policy drafting and procedural niceties – and often failing to deliver into practice. Read more: bit.ly/4dI2izS

Quote from Duncan Brown, "Amidst all the excellent research material, this common thread of a serious gulf between stated HR policy, and enacted impact and results, was depressingly prominent."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

ICYMI: Catch up on our Good Work for Autistic Women webinar via our resources hub, featuring the recording, presentation slides and employer toolkit. Learn how employers, HR and line managers can better understand, support and empower autistic women at work. bit.ly/3QF4oYs

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Join us on April 29th for an evidence-based webinar examining what good work looks like for autistic women. The session explores recent IES & UCL research & considers how employers, HR professionals & managers can better understand, support and empower autistic women in the workplace: bit.ly/4bJ9quW

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Comment from IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social on the just-announced monthly Labour Market Statistics from the Office for National Statistics.

"Despite a modest fall in unemployment, the UK labour market remains weak overall. Economic inactivity has risen, with fewer people actively looking for work. Following early signs of stabilisation, vacancies and payrolled employment have fallen, with early estimates indicating a drop of over 14,000 retail jobs. Real pay growth has continued to slow, with annual regular pay growth up just 0.2% in December 2025 to February 2026, meaning wages are barely keeping pace with living costs. Amid heightened global instability and economic uncertainty, it's vital that the government works with employers to rebuild momentum in the labour market and support people back into work."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

📢New research! This latest ReAct report explores how 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. Read more: bit.ly/4cbPukM

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

With the State Pension age rising to 67, Emily Kramers considers what’s needed to drive the recruitment and retention of older workers, drawing on personal experience to demonstrate the process of a career change in later life and the positive impact of age diversity at work: bit.ly/4ms84si

Quote from Emily Kramers, "I believe employers can gain a great deal from hiring older workers and I would encourage them to be open-minded about engaging with older applicants interested in reinventing their career, and consider the value of transferable skills and what extensive life experience may bring to an organisation. And for those looking to change course, I would say that it’s never too late to give it a try!"

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

The publication of more details on pay transparency proposals in the UK & EU appears to have incurred diametrically opposed reactions from employers. In this blog Duncan Brown provides more insights, & suggests employers continue to implement greater pay transparency & understanding: bit.ly/3Q75awP

Quote from Duncan Brown, "Despite some additions, this general alignment with the current gender reporting regime should substantially reduce the workload for UK employers, both compared to the set-up-from-scratch preparation involved for complying with the 2017 regulations, and in comparison with European employers."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Today is #WorldAutismAwarenessDay2026 and to mark it we are highlighting IES's work on neurodiversity in the workplace, a range of our resources on this is available here: bit.ly/4s5qEHL Also a reminder of the invitation to join our webinar on good work for autistic women on April 29th (see below).

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

In a new blog, based on an article originally published by Adzuna, Nicholas Litsardopoulos examines the current crisis in UK graduate employment, reflecting on the factors which have led to it, and identifying the actions and policy priorities which could provide possible solutions: bit.ly/3PA0teZ

Qute from Nick Lisardopoulos, "The jobs market is witnessing a “double squeeze” of economic stagnation (leading to employer caution) and the rapid integration of generative AI that seems to be automating some of the entry-level tasks traditionally used to train new workers. Until economies expand and create demand for new skills and expertise, the market will likely continue to face a volatile period of suppressed hiring."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

In a new blog that looks at the challenges facing single working parents, Astrid Allen reflects on the rise of ‘flexism’ in the workplace, considers ways that employers can offer more support around flexible working, and details evidence of the organisational benefits of doing so: bit.ly/4caq9rb

Quote from Astrid Allen, "Single parents don’t want special treatment. They want fair access to good work, the ability to progress, and the chance to contribute fully without being penalised for the structure of their family. Flexible working (done well) can unlock that."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Comment from IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social on the just-announced Labour Market Statistics from Office for National Statistics.

“Unemployment remains at a five-year high as more people are looking for work. Payrolled employment continues to fall in retail and hospitality, alongside other parts of the private sector, while real pay growth is slowing. Youth unemployment is at its highest rate in 10 years and continues to rise among 18-24-year-olds. The new hiring incentives announced by government this week to encourage employers to recruit young people can have a positive impact if well-designed. However, given the scale and urgency of the challenge, more must be done to address wider challenges and boost jobs, while ensuring young people across the country have access to the support they need."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Comment from IES Chief Executive @naomiclayton.bsky.social on the just-announced measures by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden on the major new employment drive to create 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for young people.

"We welcome the new measures and much-needed investment to ensure that every young person can access meaningful employment opportunities. Well-designed wage subsidies can have a positive impact on youth employment, particularly when they are targeted and straightforward for employers to use. The expansion of apprenticeships for young people is also crucial: apprenticeships are a proven route for young people to build skills and move into good careers. To make the most of this investment, it is essential that the incentives are supported by clear and consistent messaging, strong employer engagement, the right wraparound support for young people, especially those facing the greatest barriers, and effective cross departmental coordination. We look forward to working with government and employers to ensure these measures translate into high quality opportunities that change young people’s lives for the better."

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Institute for Employment Studies @employmentstudies.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

In a new blog to mark National Careers Week, Duncan Brown considers how clear, accessible and supported the career paths are that UK employers currently offer, both to young people and the general workforce, and suggests ways employers can improve. Read the blog: bit.ly/47cN1Dw

Quote from Dr Duncan Brown, "Internal career development is definitely ‘back’ for many other employers at the core of their workforce plans. But as well as securing a re-investment in training and development beyond the ranks of a few individual ‘stars’, the challenge for many HR professionals is developing the more extensive and culture-driven approaches required to support future career paths through rapidly changing organisations and contexts."

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