Labour, Employment and Wages

The world of work is undergoing a massive transformation, driven by technological innovation, globalisation, and demographic changes. The changing labour market is affecting the nature of work, types of jobs and contracting arrangements, with implications for how we address inequalities and social mobility. Covid-19 has impacted some sectors and workers disproportionately, while also accelerating the take-up of remote working across the office-based and service sectors.

At the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, we have a strong tradition of research informing labour market policies and practices, by exploring trends in employment and wages, and the experiences of workers and employers.

Projects

Publications

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Bangladeshi and Pakistani Women in Good Work

11 Aug 2025

Research Report

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Human Capital and Stagnating Productivity in the United Kingdom

06 Aug 2025

UK Economic Outlook Box Analysis

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Introduction to the Special Issue on the Economic Impact of Brexit

24 Apr 2025

National Institute Economic Review

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The Labour Market Implications of Brexit: A Beveridge Curve Analysis

24 Apr 2025

National Institute Economic Review

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Workers Continue to Make Real Income Gains

20 Mar 2025

Wage Trackers

One Pound coins on a payslip to denote weekly earnings
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Forecasting Average Weekly Earnings

12 Feb 2025

UK Economic Outlook Box Analysis

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Blog Posts

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Understanding the UK’s Living Standards Challenge

Adrian Pabst

22 Jan 2025

4 min read

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Minimum Wage Policies and On-the-Job Education Acquisition: Lessons from Brazil and Implications for the UK

Larissa Marioni

14 Jan 2025

7 min read

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From Dishes to Decisions: Exploring the Realities of Economic Inequalities in Ethnic Minority Households

Anisa Butt

Edoardo Masset

02 Dec 2024

5 min read

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Inequality and Neurodivergence: Understanding Difference and Dismantling Stereotypes

Marley Williams

Domiziana Turcatti

21 Oct 2024

5 min read

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Ethical and Practical Reflections on Setting up Community Research Fellowships

Domiziana Turcatti

Katharine Stockland

04 Sep 2024

6 min read

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How Are UK Living Standards Faring Ahead of the General Election?

Adrian Pabst

Robyn Smith

29 May 2024

4 min read

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Breaking Down the Different Types of Pension in the UK

Robyn Smith

Adrian Pabst

25 Mar 2024

6 min read

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What Are the Implications of the Rising National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage Rates?

Ekaterina Aleynikova

Adrian Pabst

19 Mar 2024

5 min read

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News

People

Deputy Director (Macroeconomic Modelling and Forecasting)
Research Lead (Regional Modelling and Microsimulation)
Economist
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