The work programme: A Quantitative Impact Assessment

This document describes an evaluation of the Work Programme, a policy implemented in the UK from 2011 to 2017 to help individuals over 25 on Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit find sustained employment. The evaluation used quantitative methods, such as propensity score matching and Intention to Treat analysis, to compare the outcomes of participants with a control group. Results showed that the programme increased employment and reduced time on benefits, with a positive cost-benefit analysis for participants, the Exchequer, and society. However, the effectiveness varied among different participant groups, and the programme was less beneficial for certain demographics. The evaluation, acknowledging limitations and biases, suggests future programmes should focus more on supporting those further from the labor market. **This summary was written by an AI model and therefore should not be considered a definitive summary of the report. If you are aware of inaccuracies, please email evaluation.registry@cabinetoffice.gov.uk.**

Description

• Lead department: Department for Work and Pensions
• Evaluation stage: A complete evaluation report
• Other departments: No other departments listed
• Evaluation types: Value for money evaluation; Impact evaluation
• Impact methods: Quasi-experimental method
• Quasi-experimental methods: Matching
• Value for money methods: Cost-benefit analysis
• Grant information: This intervention is not distributing funding via a grant
• Government Major Project information: This intervention is not a major project
• Policies: No policies provided

Event Dates

• Event Name: Publication of final results
• Event date: October 2020

Evaluation Costs

• Cost: Not provided

Evaluation sharing

• Link(s) to published report(s): Yes
• Links to evaluation plans: No link provided
• Links to published evaluations (DEBUGGING): No final report link found.
• Findings: Not provided
• Permission to share confirmed: Yes