Work Foundation
@workfoundation.bsky.social
The Work Foundation is a leading think tank for improving work in the UK. Part of Lancaster University Management School.
Comment from our Director, @benrharrison.bsky.social, on the latest release from the ONS:⬇️
"As unemployment in the UK continues to creep upwards, today’s data underlines the importance of the Chancellor using the Autumn Budget to address the long-term labour market challenges... (1/10)
"As unemployment in the UK continues to creep upwards, today’s data underlines the importance of the Chancellor using the Autumn Budget to address the long-term labour market challenges... (1/10)
November 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Comment from our Director, @benrharrison.bsky.social, on the latest release from the ONS:⬇️
"As unemployment in the UK continues to creep upwards, today’s data underlines the importance of the Chancellor using the Autumn Budget to address the long-term labour market challenges... (1/10)
"As unemployment in the UK continues to creep upwards, today’s data underlines the importance of the Chancellor using the Autumn Budget to address the long-term labour market challenges... (1/10)
ONLINE EVENT: Join us next Wednesday between 14.00-15.00 to discuss what the labour market & inflation statistics mean for the decisions facing the Government at the Autumn Budget feat @duncanweldon.bsky.social, @helenbarnard.bsky.social & Suren Thiru.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:48 AM
ONLINE EVENT: Join us next Wednesday between 14.00-15.00 to discuss what the labour market & inflation statistics mean for the decisions facing the Government at the Autumn Budget feat @duncanweldon.bsky.social, @helenbarnard.bsky.social & Suren Thiru.
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The Keep Britain Working Review has published its final report, setting out how to overhaul the role of employers in supporting workers to remain in work when they fall ill.
@benrharrison.bsky.social and @alicepmartin.bsky.social respond to the review's findings: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
@benrharrison.bsky.social and @alicepmartin.bsky.social respond to the review's findings: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Keeping Britain working: A shared responsibility between Government, employers and employees - Lancaster University
Sir Charlie Mayfield’s Keep Britain Working Review has published its final report, setting out a roadmap for overhauling the role of UK employers in supporting workers to remain in work when they fall...
www.lancaster.ac.uk
November 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Keep Britain Working Review has published its final report, setting out how to overhaul the role of employers in supporting workers to remain in work when they fall ill.
@benrharrison.bsky.social and @alicepmartin.bsky.social respond to the review's findings: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
@benrharrison.bsky.social and @alicepmartin.bsky.social respond to the review's findings: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social
and Research and Policy Analyst
@aman93.bsky.social on the latest release of data on the employment of disabled people from the DWP:
and Research and Policy Analyst
@aman93.bsky.social on the latest release of data on the employment of disabled people from the DWP:
Employment prospects for disabled people in the UK have stalled since 2019 - Lancaster University
The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to employment of disabled people 2025 figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
November 4, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social
and Research and Policy Analyst
@aman93.bsky.social on the latest release of data on the employment of disabled people from the DWP:
and Research and Policy Analyst
@aman93.bsky.social on the latest release of data on the employment of disabled people from the DWP:
🏆Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @city-redi.bsky.social at @unibirmingham.bsky.social for 'Understanding the UK’s Rise in Economic Inactivity Since 2020'.
It explores the uneven rise, with rural areas & peripheral towns recording largest increases. (1/5)
Read: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
It explores the uneven rise, with rural areas & peripheral towns recording largest increases. (1/5)
Read: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
October 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🏆Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @city-redi.bsky.social at @unibirmingham.bsky.social for 'Understanding the UK’s Rise in Economic Inactivity Since 2020'.
It explores the uneven rise, with rural areas & peripheral towns recording largest increases. (1/5)
Read: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
It explores the uneven rise, with rural areas & peripheral towns recording largest increases. (1/5)
Read: www.birmingham.ac.uk/research/cen...
Join us next Tuesday to discuss the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill with @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social, @benrharrison.bsky.social, Shazia Ejaz from @recmembers.bsky.social, @katenightingale.bsky.social from @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social and Lord John Hendy from @ieruk.bsky.social.
ONLINE EVENT: Join us on Tuesday 4 November between 14.00 - 15.00 to explore new research looking at the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on levels of insecure work across the country.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
October 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Join us next Tuesday to discuss the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill with @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social, @benrharrison.bsky.social, Shazia Ejaz from @recmembers.bsky.social, @katenightingale.bsky.social from @youngwomenstrust.bsky.social and Lord John Hendy from @ieruk.bsky.social.
Today, the House of Lords will consider amendments to the Government’s Employment Rights Bill.
Our recent Increasing job security report analyses the potential impact of the Bill on level of job security in the UK (1/5): www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Our recent Increasing job security report analyses the potential impact of the Bill on level of job security in the UK (1/5): www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
October 28, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Today, the House of Lords will consider amendments to the Government’s Employment Rights Bill.
Our recent Increasing job security report analyses the potential impact of the Bill on level of job security in the UK (1/5): www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Our recent Increasing job security report analyses the potential impact of the Bill on level of job security in the UK (1/5): www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Comment from our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social on the latest release of earnings data from the @ONS:
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www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Latest earnings data highlights living standards challenge for Government - Lancaster University
The Work Foundation at Lancaster University responded to Office for National Statistics figures on employee earnings in the UK in 2025.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
October 23, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Comment from our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social on the latest release of earnings data from the @ONS:
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www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Comment from our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social on the latest CPI inflation release from the ONS ⬇️
“Cost of living pressures are persisting for workers and their families across the UK as inflation is at its joint highest level since January 2024 at 3.8%. (1/6)
“Cost of living pressures are persisting for workers and their families across the UK as inflation is at its joint highest level since January 2024 at 3.8%. (1/6)
Cost of living pressures persist for workers as inflation at its joint highest level since January 2024 - Lancaster University
The Work Foundation at Lancaster University respond to the CPI inflation statistics (October 2025) released by the Office for National Statistics.
www.lancaster.ac.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Comment from our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social on the latest CPI inflation release from the ONS ⬇️
“Cost of living pressures are persisting for workers and their families across the UK as inflation is at its joint highest level since January 2024 at 3.8%. (1/6)
“Cost of living pressures are persisting for workers and their families across the UK as inflation is at its joint highest level since January 2024 at 3.8%. (1/6)
ONLINE EVENT: Join us on Tuesday 4 November between 14.00 - 15.00 to explore new research looking at the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on levels of insecure work across the country.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
ONLINE EVENT: Join us on Tuesday 4 November between 14.00 - 15.00 to explore new research looking at the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill on levels of insecure work across the country.
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/increasing...
This morning, @aman93.bsky.social (Research and Policy Analyst) made his media debut on @lbc.co.uk with @fayebarker.bsky.social discussing the latest labour market statistics from Office for National Statistics.⬇️
October 14, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This morning, @aman93.bsky.social (Research and Policy Analyst) made his media debut on @lbc.co.uk with @fayebarker.bsky.social discussing the latest labour market statistics from Office for National Statistics.⬇️
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social on the latest release from the ONS⬇️
“Today’s figures present serious challenges for Ministers hoping to ‘Get Britain Working’ and ‘Make Work Pay’ for workers across the UK. (1/8)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
“Today’s figures present serious challenges for Ministers hoping to ‘Get Britain Working’ and ‘Make Work Pay’ for workers across the UK. (1/8)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
Labour market overview, UK - Office for National Statistics
Estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK.
www.ons.gov.uk
October 14, 2025 at 8:23 AM
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social on the latest release from the ONS⬇️
“Today’s figures present serious challenges for Ministers hoping to ‘Get Britain Working’ and ‘Make Work Pay’ for workers across the UK. (1/8)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
“Today’s figures present serious challenges for Ministers hoping to ‘Get Britain Working’ and ‘Make Work Pay’ for workers across the UK. (1/8)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
On Monday, we hosted a roundtable on overcoming youth health & employment challenges at the #ConservativePartyConference.
It was hosted by Rt Hon Alistair Burt (Lancaster University) & focussed on how to create pathways into work for young people. (1/3)
It was hosted by Rt Hon Alistair Burt (Lancaster University) & focussed on how to create pathways into work for young people. (1/3)
October 8, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On Monday, we hosted a roundtable on overcoming youth health & employment challenges at the #ConservativePartyConference.
It was hosted by Rt Hon Alistair Burt (Lancaster University) & focussed on how to create pathways into work for young people. (1/3)
It was hosted by Rt Hon Alistair Burt (Lancaster University) & focussed on how to create pathways into work for young people. (1/3)
🏆 Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @timewise.bsky.social for their research paper 'Healthy By Design?' which shows that just 60,000 of the 2.4 million people economically inactive due to long-term ill health find a job each year. (1/5)
Read here: timewise.co.uk/article/why-...
Read here: timewise.co.uk/article/why-...
October 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
🏆 Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @timewise.bsky.social for their research paper 'Healthy By Design?' which shows that just 60,000 of the 2.4 million people economically inactive due to long-term ill health find a job each year. (1/5)
Read here: timewise.co.uk/article/why-...
Read here: timewise.co.uk/article/why-...
Comment from our Head of Research, @alicepmartin.bsky.social, on figures from the Office for National Statistics on the impact of motherhood on monthly employee earnings and employment status.
The full statement is available at: lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
The full statement is available at: lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
October 3, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Comment from our Head of Research, @alicepmartin.bsky.social, on figures from the Office for National Statistics on the impact of motherhood on monthly employee earnings and employment status.
The full statement is available at: lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
The full statement is available at: lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
We have been at #LabourPartyConference #Lab25 hosting roundtables with Lancaster Uni and chaired by @benrharrison.bsky.social discussing the Employment Rights Bill, disability employment gap, AI and SMEs, living standards in coastal communities and youth employment.
Here are some highlights: (1/6)
Here are some highlights: (1/6)
October 2, 2025 at 3:48 PM
We have been at #LabourPartyConference #Lab25 hosting roundtables with Lancaster Uni and chaired by @benrharrison.bsky.social discussing the Employment Rights Bill, disability employment gap, AI and SMEs, living standards in coastal communities and youth employment.
Here are some highlights: (1/6)
Here are some highlights: (1/6)
READ: The Government has made headlines for guaranteeing paid work for young people who have been unemployed for 18 months.
But job guarantees are not new and @alicepmartin.bsky.social argues how it is designed and delivered will make all the difference.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
But job guarantees are not new and @alicepmartin.bsky.social argues how it is designed and delivered will make all the difference.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
How to do a jobs guarantee well - Lancaster University
At first glance, the Government's announcement on a new Youth Guarantee looks like a positive move – but how it is designed and delivered will make all the difference. Alice Martin explores what…
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October 2, 2025 at 11:07 AM
READ: The Government has made headlines for guaranteeing paid work for young people who have been unemployed for 18 months.
But job guarantees are not new and @alicepmartin.bsky.social argues how it is designed and delivered will make all the difference.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
But job guarantees are not new and @alicepmartin.bsky.social argues how it is designed and delivered will make all the difference.
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Today, we release a new study analysing the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill which indicates that millions of workers could benefit from better job security, but only if the Government stands firm and delivers on its promise of key reforms. (1/7)
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
September 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Today, we release a new study analysing the potential impact of the Employment Rights Bill which indicates that millions of workers could benefit from better job security, but only if the Government stands firm and delivers on its promise of key reforms. (1/7)
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social on the latest release from the ONS⬇️
“Today’s figures highlight the challenge the Government faces in turning the economy around as the labour market continues to show signs of cooling. (1/7)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
“Today’s figures highlight the challenge the Government faces in turning the economy around as the labour market continues to show signs of cooling. (1/7)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
Labour market overview, UK - Office for National Statistics
Estimates of employment, unemployment, economic inactivity and other employment-related statistics for the UK.
www.ons.gov.uk
September 16, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Comment from our Director @benrharrison.bsky.social on the latest release from the ONS⬇️
“Today’s figures highlight the challenge the Government faces in turning the economy around as the labour market continues to show signs of cooling. (1/7)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
“Today’s figures highlight the challenge the Government faces in turning the economy around as the labour market continues to show signs of cooling. (1/7)
www.ons.gov.uk/employmentan...
Today, the Work & Pensions Select Committee released a new report calling on the Department for Work & Pensions to reform the Jobcentre conditionality regime, including sanctions, placed on jobseekers and people in work on Universal Credit. (1/2)
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September 8, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Today, the Work & Pensions Select Committee released a new report calling on the Department for Work & Pensions to reform the Jobcentre conditionality regime, including sanctions, placed on jobseekers and people in work on Universal Credit. (1/2)
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm5901/cm...
Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @niesrorg.bsky.social for their research exploring the barriers that Pakistani and Bangladeshi women in London face in accessing “good work”. (1/6)
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niesr.ac.uk/projects/ban...
August 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Our #ResearchOfTheMonth goes to @niesrorg.bsky.social for their research exploring the barriers that Pakistani and Bangladeshi women in London face in accessing “good work”. (1/6)
niesr.ac.uk/projects/ban...
niesr.ac.uk/projects/ban...
Earlier this month, our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social joined BBC Woman's Hour to discuss what impact working from home has on the careers of young women and whether it's more beneficial to be in the office.
You can listen from 27.10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen from 27.10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Woman's Hour - Listener Week: Living with an incurable diagnosis, Sex therapy, Hybrid working - BBC Sounds
A listener asks to hear from other mothers with cancer about how they told their children
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August 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Earlier this month, our Principal Analyst @rebeccaflorisson.bsky.social joined BBC Woman's Hour to discuss what impact working from home has on the careers of young women and whether it's more beneficial to be in the office.
You can listen from 27.10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
You can listen from 27.10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Check out our fringe Party Conference programme with @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Roundtables will take place at the Labour Party Conference & Conservative Party Conference: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
August 21, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Check out our fringe Party Conference programme with @lancasteruni.bsky.social. Roundtables will take place at the Labour Party Conference & Conservative Party Conference: www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Is the cost of living crisis over for workers?
Our recent analysis showed 1 in 6 workers (17%) struggle to pay or cannot pay their household bills each month. 4 in 10 in workers (43%) state they have little or nothing left after paying their bills:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Our recent analysis showed 1 in 6 workers (17%) struggle to pay or cannot pay their household bills each month. 4 in 10 in workers (43%) state they have little or nothing left after paying their bills:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
August 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Is the cost of living crisis over for workers?
Our recent analysis showed 1 in 6 workers (17%) struggle to pay or cannot pay their household bills each month. 4 in 10 in workers (43%) state they have little or nothing left after paying their bills:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
Our recent analysis showed 1 in 6 workers (17%) struggle to pay or cannot pay their household bills each month. 4 in 10 in workers (43%) state they have little or nothing left after paying their bills:
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
In June, we released new research showing that a web of health & employment challenges could see even more people leave the labour market. 1 in 17 workers say they are likely to leave their job in the next year due to health reasons. (1/7)
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
A Divided Workforce? Worker views on health and employment in 2025 - Lancaster University
New research from the Work Foundation at Lancaster University indicating the UK workforce faces a complex web of health and employment challenges that could result in more people prematurely leaving…
www.lancaster.ac.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:02 AM
In June, we released new research showing that a web of health & employment challenges could see even more people leave the labour market. 1 in 17 workers say they are likely to leave their job in the next year due to health reasons. (1/7)
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...
www.lancaster.ac.uk/work-foundat...