What works with tackling worklessness?

London has a higher proportion of its working age population who are not in paid work than any other region of the country. 'What works with tackling worklessness?' is a comprehensive and timely review of evidence to help tackle this problem.

The report looks at the effectiveness of policies to help workless people get and keep paid employment. The report finds that help in presentation and job search, sometimes referred to as ‘work first’ initiatives, are the most effective and cost-effective interventions for people who have some recent work experience or some skills or qualifications.

People with severe or multiple barriers to work may need combinations of more intensive support which are expensive and take longer for the benefits to emerge.