The Online Employment Services Trial (OEST) evaluated whether unemployed job seekers receiving the JobSeeker Payment could achieve similar or better outcomes through online employment services compared to traditional, provider-based services. It found online services delivered similar or better outcomes at lower cost and informed policy during COVID-19 and supported a broader shift to digital services.

This evaluation examines the effectiveness of the Time to Work Employment Service (TWES), a voluntary in‑prison program supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people transitioning from prison to work. Using a theory‑based, mixed‑methods approach, it assesses delivery across remote and non‑remote prisons and identifies options to strengthen program components, engagement and future implementation.

This evaluation of the former Indigenous Cadetship Support (ICS) and Tailored Assistance Employment Grants (TAEG) Cadetships programs aimed to provide evidence-based advice on the effectiveness of the program in meeting its objectives and to highlight possible future program improvements. The Australian Government has supported Indigenous Cadetships since 1999. The ICS program was designed to support...

This article examines the demand-side of active labour market policies. It analyses employers' perspectives and experiences of these policies. The article argues employer perspectives demonstrate the current benefit conditionality regime in the UK risks undermining candidates' chances of securing employment.

This report shows that employment-focused social enterprises are playing a critical role in improving the lives of disadvantaged Australians by offering a people-centred approach to employment support services.