Publications Revision of labour Unpacking the ONS’s new estimates for productivity and hours worked 25 September 2026 by Hannah Slaughter and Simon Pittaway The UK’s post-financial crisis productivity slowdown has been a defining feature of our economic landscape.[1] But changes in how the Office for National Statistics (ONS) calculates the average hours worked… Continue Reading
Events Fixing broken labour markets What can the UK and US learn from each other? UpcomingThursday 22 October 2026 UK launch event for The Wage Standard by Professor Arin Dube Continue Reading
Publications First jobs, new barriers How can technology support young people without degrees through the transition into work? 15 September 2026 by Aish Moothan and Louise Marston This briefing note examines the transition from education into work for young people and asks where technology can credibly help them navigate it. It is written for the founders, technologists… Continue Reading
Publications Policy Landscape 2026 8 September 2026 by Anand Menon and Ruth Curtice A new Prime Minister, but a familiar, albeit growing, list of policy challenges. As Andy Burnham confronts the reality of governing, the Resolution Foundation and UK in a Changing Europe… Continue Reading
Comment Zero to hero? Three decisions, millions of workers, one chance to get it right 24 August 2026 by Charlie McCurdy Charlie McCurdy looks at the Government’s plan to end exploitative zero-hours contracts Right now, workers on variable-hours contracts shoulder the risks of unpredictable hours (and income), even as their employers benefit. But,… Continue Reading
Events Re-industrialising the North? Net zeroing in on Aberdeen and Grimsby Thursday 3 September 2026 The UK’s net zero transition will have a major impact on our industrial mix and labour market. While the majority of new ‘green jobs' are likely to be spread thinly… Continue Reading
Publications All by myself Exploring the change in time spent alone over the last decade 12 August 2026 by Parth Pandya Time spent alone has risen up the public and political agenda, reflected in debates about the ‘relationship recession’, social media use and more working from home. [1] But these underlying… Continue Reading
Publications Take a chance on me How can employers be incentivised to employ NEETs? 29 June 2026 by Nye Cominetti and Julia Diniz and Lindsay Judge and Imogen Stone and Greg Thwaites As the number of UK 16-24-year-olds not in education, employment or training (NEET) tipped the 1 million mark in the first quarter of 2026, we assess how employers can best… Continue Reading
