Rebecca Florisson discusses the realities of low pay, unpredictable hours and poor protections and how we can improve access to secure jobs.

This month's statistics show a sluggish labour market, marked by growing unemployment and too few job opportunities. But there are levers Government can pull to incentivise employers to create jobs an...

The funding will help guarantee paid work placements for 18 to 21-year-olds

This month’s labour market data paints a worrying picture of a jobs market losing momentum – with rising unemployment and more people struggling to re-enter work, the Government faces growing pressure...

The Work Foundation is the leading think tank for improving work in the United Kingdom, based at Lancaster University..

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to Office for National Statistics figures on employee earnings in the UK in 2025.

The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation statistics (October 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.

New in-depth research from the Work Foundation that highlights the potential of the Employment Right Bill to drive up levels of job security in the UK.

Work Foundation says key elements of bill promote secure jobs amid fierce business lobbying against legislation

Lords ‘doing bidding of bad bosses’, says TUC, amid growing campaign by business leaders to water down Labour’s plans Conservative and Liberal Democrat peers have been accused of trying to block stronger rights for millions of workers amid a growing campaign by business leaders to water down Labour’s zero-hours contract plans. In a blow for the government, the Lords last week voted to curtail the manifesto promise to give workers a right to a guaranteed hours contract and day-one protections against unfair dismissal. Continue reading...

This month’s labour market statistics suggest a challenging labour market for job seekers, with increased competition and reduced opportunities for good quality, secure jobs.

Some 1.17 million people are on the contracts in the UK, growing by 12 per cent in the past year despite the upcoming Employment Rights Bill

The UK labour market headline figures appear stable on the surface, but underneath, pressure is building. This month’s labour market data reveals early warning signs that policymakers shouldn’t ignore...

Dive into our interview with Rebecca Florisson from Work Foundation (she is also one of our advisory board members at HR360) as she unpacks the Employment Rights Bill—its potential to tackle