Evidence Reports
Presenting major evidence reviews or primary research and analysis findings.
Perspectives and Performance of Investors in People: A Literature Review. Evidence Report 24
In April 2010, the UK Commission took over strategic ownership of the Investors in People (IIP) Standard. This evidence review seeks to develop a deeper understanding of how IIP is perceived by a range of interested partners and provide evidence of the impact of the Standard on the businesses which are accredited.DownloadPDF, 4521 Kb
National Employer Skills Survey for England 2009: Main report: Evidence Report 23
The National Employer Skills Survey for England 2009: Main report, follows an abridged Key findings report, which was published in March. NESS09 is an employer survey asking establishments about (i) recruitment problems, (ii) skills gaps, (iii) training practices and training expenditure, as in previous years, but also about skill updating needs in their workforce, the recession, and their product market strategies.DownloadPDF, 4592 Kb
The Value of Skills: An Evidence Review: Evidence Report 22
This report aims to provide valuable evidence to support the UK Commission in its strategic priorities for 2009-14 and to provide for our partners, stakeholders and sponsors a digest and resource on this crucial issue.DownloadPDF, 4088 Kb
A Theoretical Review of Skill Shortages and Skill Needs: Evidence Report 20
This publication, commissioned jointly with the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), improves our understanding of the workings of the labour market and the ability of the labour market to meet the skill needs of employers. The analysis within this review will help inform the methodology used by the MAC to identify occupations that are considered to be skilled, suffering from shortages and which it would be sensible to fill through migration.DownloadPDF, 846 Kb
High Performance Working: A Policy Review: Executive Summary 18
This Evidence Report presents the results of a Policy Review that scopes the current field of the most relevant, core initiatives and support available to organisations in the UK, to promote and assist in the adoption of High Performance Working (HPW) practices. It is one of four research components of the UK Commission’s skills utilisation project.DownloadPDF, 145 Kb
High Performance Working: A Policy Review: Evidence Report 18
This Evidence Report presents the results of a Policy Review that scopes the current field of the most relevant, core initiatives and support available to organisations in the UK, to promote and assist in the adoption of High Performance Working (HPW) practices. It is one of four research components of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills’ skills utilisation project.DownloadPDF, 1650 Kb