Wage inequality and employment polarisation – where employment is increasingly divided into high- and low-skilled jobs – are seen as important social problems, which a number of cities have attempted to address at a local level. This study investigates the geography of wage inequality and employment polarisation in British cities, their determinants and implications.

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A reaction from our experts on different aspects of the 2013 Budget.

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This paper outlines our recommendations on how to improve the implementation and effectiveness of the new Health and Work Assessment and Advisory Service (HWAAS).

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Only 8% of people with schizophrenia are currently in employment. The report examines the impact of schizophrenia on an individual's ability to enter or remain in the labour market, outlining how such barriers can be addressed by policymakers, employers, healthcare professionals as well as those with the condition and their carers.

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This report for UKTI investigates what drives the investment or procurement decisions of multinational firms.

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This report examines the UK’s youth unemployment problem in an international context, drawing lessons from Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands and Australia.

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This report shows how rising transport costs are making it difficult for thousands of young people to participate in education and training, leaving many unable to enter or stay in work.

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This report outlines what healthcare professionals, employers and policymakers must do to keep individuals with MSDs in active employment.

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In its submission to the 2012 Autumn Statement, The Work Foundation calls on the Chancellor to make Britain a world leader in new technologies and innovation.

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Shortly after the Coalition came to power, it established Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPS), private-sector led organisations designed to involve business in the leadership of cities. Drawing on anonymous interviews with business leaders involved in LEPs, and a review of the history of business involvement in similar initiatives, this paper considers a range of issues around business engagement in LEPs.

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The report looks at the labour market impact and implications of the cuts already planned and implemented in the public service workforce. However, despite the unprecedented scale, pace, and focus of the cuts, a lack of overall workforce planning means the longer term implications for the labour market, women’s employment, regional balance, and the skills of the public sector workforce are almost impossible to predict. In that sense the government is flying blind.

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3D printing has the potential to transform the manufacturing industry and drive growth. This report looks at what such a radical technology means for government policy.

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This report considers the current state of affairs for economic regeneration. Drawing on a detailed analysis of previous schemes, it asks whether whether policy should focus on people, places or both?

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Careers Education and Guidance can improve school to work transitions and minimise the risk of young people becoming NEET. This report warns that changes now coming into effect are likely to severely compromise the quality, and availability, of provision.

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This report sets out what can be done at the city and local level to encourage jobs growth in the low carbon economy.

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This report outlines the complex issue of visa distribution and offers recommendations to government to ensure that immigration policy is best contributing to the UK workforce, ensuring that international students remain a valuable source of high-level skills for the UK knowledge economy.

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Over one million young people are out of work in the UK. This report illuminates the problem presented by the 264,000 young people in this country who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.

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