Event

No progress? Tackling long-term insecure work

This event hosted by UK think tank the Work Foundation explores new research analysing the impact that the quality of work has on long-term employment outcomes.

Join the Work Foundation to explore new longitudinal research which analyses the impact that the quality of work has on long-term employment outcomes.

In the UK, one in five workers are in severely insecure work – facing a mix of low pay, unpredictable hours, poor protections, and limited career progression. Insecurity is more likely to affect certain worker groups including women, people from ethnic minorities, disabled workers, and young people.

In tandem with high levels of insecurity, the UK workforce is becoming sicker. The UK is the only G7 country with a smaller workforce than before the pandemic and employers in a range of key sectors are grappling with persistent worker shortages.

The Labour Government has come to power facing the same challenge as its predecessor; how do you grow the size of the UK workforce and support people to sustain employment, improve living standards, and support economic growth?

Join the Work Foundation to explore new longitudinal research which analyses the impact that the quality of work has on long-term employment outcomes.