Adam, Duncan, Atfield, Gaby and Green, Anne E. (2017) What works? : Policies for employability in cities. Urban Studies, 54 (5). pp. 1162-1177. doi:10.1177/0042098015625021

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Abstract

Employability policies targeting urban job seekers have often had a ‘work first’ focus on quick job entries, neglecting sustainability and progression. This article reviews evidence on ‘what works’, drawing generic lessons from research on locally-focused urban policy initiatives in Great Britain operationalised in the context of persistent worklessness in many cities. The findings highlight the importance of employer engagement to open up job opportunities, recognising the diverse needs of individuals, the significance of personalised support for those furthest from the labour market, and co-ordination of local provision. It is argued that providers need to ensure workless groups have the skills and support to access opportunities created by economic growth. Robust local policy analysis remains challenging but important in the context of limited budgets, payment-by-results and a fragmented policy landscape.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Institute for Employment Research
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Labor market, Employability
Journal or Publication Title:	Urban Studies
Publisher:	Sage Publications Ltd.
ISSN:	0042-0980
Official Date:	1 April 2017
Dates:	Date Event 1 April 2017 Published 18 January 2016 Available 12 November 2015 Accepted
Volume:	54
Number:	5
Page Range:	pp. 1162-1177
DOI:	10.1177/0042098015625021
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access

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