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Making hybrid inclusive - key priorities for employers and Government

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The Work Foundation is the leading think tank for improving work in the UK. We have been an authoritative, independent source of ideas and analysis on the labour market and the wider economy for over a hundred years.

Labour market figures highlight the success of Government’s furlough scheme

November's statistics show early indications that the labour market is expanding and the furlough scheme was a success. But high inactivity levels and rising temporary work suggest Government will need to focus on lifelong learning and employment support to ensure an inclusive recovery.

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

The Government have set out plans to reform the skills system under which employers will be provided with a pivotal role in the delivery of technical education. This briefing sets out key considerations that must be factored in to policy development to ensure that employer engagement is leveraged as effectively as possible.

Autumn Budget 2021: what do the announcements mean for jobs?

This blog explores announcements in the Autumn 2021 Budget relating to the economy welfare and skills. While positive steps in the right direction are being taken, Government is falling short of the scale of action required to tackle low pay, labour market insecurity and critical skills gaps faced in many sectors.

Four ways to make UC work better for working people

While the Autumn budget announcements were a positive step, there's more we could do to improve Universal Credit for working credit.

Positive jobs data headlines mask growing competition for secure and permanent work

Although this month’s labour market statistics show positive signs, Government must address challenges faced by the long term unemployed and new entrants to the labour market by widening access to employment support schemes

What can employers learn from the latest gender pay gap statistics?

Statistics show the gender pay gap is worsening. This blog outlines what employers can do to encourage greater gender diversity within their organisation.

Skills for net-zero in Lancashire: Building the low carbon workforce of the future

Work Foundation research found that low carbon businesses across Lancashire are struggling to recruit for the skills they need, and this is holding the sector back from achieving its full potential.

Delivering day one flexibility: What will the latest changes mean for workers and employers?

Government is proposing changes to allow workers to request flexible arrangements when they start a job. This blog explores what those changes could mean in practice.

Implementing an organisational right to disconnect policy: key considerations for employers

Work-life balance has posed a significant challenge to workers throughout the pandemic. While remote working is positively impacting the lives of many workers, for some it has also led to the blurring of boundaries between their work and personal lives.

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