How can we get Britain back to work and reduce inequalities in employment?
How can we ensure the social security system tackles poverty?
Work plays a crucial role in our society. Good work supports people’s living standards and can provide an opportunity for self-fulfilment, and the foundation of strong communities.
Everyone should be able to access good work. The UK had reached record high employment before the coronavirus crisis hit our economy hard, leading to a surge in unemployment. Getting Britain back to work is now a major national priority. We also need to tackle longstanding inequalities in chances to work between groups and areas.
Our research focuses on understanding the labour market and building the evidence base for what works in helping people into decent employment. We also focus on how our social security system can both support work, tackle poverty, and provide support those who need it.
We work with organisations who design and deliver employment support services to improve impact, and we use evidence to help shape policy.
We produce monthly analysis of the latest labour market statistics, setting out what they mean for the world of work with an emphasis on people who face disadvantage.
We support the design, development and evaluation of social security policies, and we use evidence to help shape policy for the better.