Publications

Refereed journal articles

Gambin L. and Hogarth T. (2020) ‘Employers’ behavioural responses to the introduction of an Apprenticeship levy in England: an ex ante assessment’, Journal of Vocational Education and Training. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2020.1744689

Gambin L. and Hogarth T. (2017) 'Employers and apprenticeships in England: costs, risks and policy reforms', Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training, 9: 16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40461-017-0060-5

Gambin L. and Hogarth T. (2016) 'Counting the cost, reconciling the benefits: understanding employer investment in Higher Apprenticeships in accounting', Accounting Education, 25(5): 502-518. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/13636820.2011.590221

Gambin L. and Hogarth T. (2015) 'Factors affecting completion of apprenticeship training in England', Journal of Education and Work, (ISSN: 1363-9080) (DOI:10.1080/13639080.2014.997679)

Hogarth T. and Gambin L. (2014) 'Employer investment in Apprenticeships in England: an exploration of the sensitivity of employers in the construction sector to the net costs of training', Construction Management and Economics, 32 (9), 1 - 12 (ISSN: 0144-6193)

Hogarth, T., L. Gambin and C. Hasluck (2011), ‘Apprenticeships in England: What Next?’ Journal of Vocational Education and Training.

Gambin, L., C. Hasluck and T. Hogarth (2011) ‘Maximizing Apprenticeship Completion Rates in England’ Canadian Apprenticeship Journal, Volume 4 (Spring 2011). Online only.

Gambin, L., C. Hasluck, and T. Hogarth (2010) ‘Recouping the costs of apprenticeship training: employer case study evidence from England’, Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training, Vol. 2,No.r 2, pp. 127-146(20).

Jones A.M., van Doorslaer E., Bago d’Uva T., Balia S., Gambin L., Hernandez Quevedo C., Koolman X., Rice N. (2006) “Health and wealth: empirical findings and political consequences”. Perspektiven der Wirtschaftspolitik; 2006, 7(Special Issue): 93-112.

Book chapters

Gambin L and Hogarth T (2021) ‘The Anglo-Saxon Model: Policy twists and turns along the road to creating a demand led Apprenticeship system in England,’ The next steps for apprenticeship. Luxembourg: Publications Office. Cedefop reference series; No 118 http://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2801/085907.

Gambin L and T Hogarth (2018) ' Just-in-time? Meeting employer STEM skill needs through apprenticeship training in England’ in Economy, Employment and Skills: European, Regional and Global Perspectives in an Age of Uncertainty. Edited by Terence Hogarth. Rome: Fondazione Giacomo Brodolini.

Hogarth T and L Gambin (2018) 'Aligning school to work: Assessing the impact of employer engagement in young people’s transitions from education to work', in Essays on Employer Engagement in Education. Edited by Anthony Mann, Prue Huddleston, Elnaz Kashefpakdel. Oxford: Routledge.

Hogarth T and L Gambin (2017) 'Who Pays for Skills? Differing perspectives on who should pay and why', in Oxford Handbook of Skills and Training. Edited by J Buchanan, D Finegold, K Mayhew, C Warhurst. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Behle H, Atfield G, Elias P, Gambin L, Green A, Hogarth T, Purcell K, Tzanakou C and C Warhurst (2015), 'Reassessing the employment outcomes of higher education', Researching Higher Education: International perspectives on theory, policy and practice. Edited by Jennifer M. Case and Jeroen Huisman. Oxford: Routledge.

Gambin L and T. Hogarth (2015) 'The Costs and Benefits of Apprenticeships to Employers: Policy, Funding and Training Quality', in Human Resource Management, Innovation and Performance, edited by H Shipton, P Budhwar, P Sparrow, A Brown. Palgrave Macmillan.

Government research report series

Gambin L, Hogarth T, Winterbotham M, Huntley-Hewitt J, Eastwood L and D Vivian (2016) 'The apprenticeship levy: how will employers respond?' DFE Research Report, DFE-RR612. London: Department for Education.

Gambin L and T Hogarth (2016) 'The UK skills system: how well does policy help meet evolving demand?' Future of Skills & Lifelong Learning Evidence Review, Foresight, Government Office for Science. London: Government Office for Science.

Green A, Hogarth T, Barnes, S-A, Gambin L, Owen D and N Sofroniou (2016). 'The UK's skills system : training, employability and gaps in provision', Future of Skills & Lifelong Learning Evidence Review, Foresight, Government Office for Science. London: Government Office for Science.

Gambin L, Hogarth T, Murphy L, Spreadbury K, Warhurst C, Winterbotham M (2016) 'Research to understand the extent, nature and impact of skills mismatches in the economy', BIS Research Paper number 265, i-90, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Hogarth T, Adams L, Gambin L, Garnett E, Winterbotham M (2014) 'Employer Routed Funding: Employer Responses to Funding Reform', BIS Research Paper number 161, i - 73, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Gelderblom A., Collewet M., Gambin L., Hogarth T. (2014) 'On the way to 2020: data for vocational education and training policies. Country statistical overviews - Update 2013', Cedefop Reference series; 97, Thessaloniki, Greece: Cedefop.

Gambin L., Beaven R., Hogarth T., May-Gillings M. and Long K. (2014) 'Methodological Issues in Estimating the Value Added of Further Education, Higher Education and Skills: A review of relevant literature ', BIS Research Paper Number 166, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

McCaig C., Hogarth T., Gambin L. and Clague L. (2014) 'Research into the need for and capacity to deliver STEM related apprenticeship provision in England', BIS Research Paper Number 171, i - 100, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Gambin, L. and Hogarth, T. (2014) 'Employer investment in Higher Apprenticeships in accounting', BIS Research Paper number 175, i - 26, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills

Beaven, R., May-Gillings, M., Long, K., Hogarth, T. and L. Gambin (2013) 'Measuring Additionality in Apprenticeships', BIS Research Paper Number 138, 1 – 89.

Beaven, R., May-Gillings, M., Hogarth, T., Gambin, L., and K. Long (2013). Review of the Economic Benefits of Training and Qualifications, as shown by research on Cross-Sectional and Administrative Data. BIS Research Paper Number 105. London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Hogarth, T., Hasluck, C., Gambin L., Behle, H., Li, Y., and Lyonette, C.(2013) 'Evaluation of Employment Advisers in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme', DWP Research Summary, Sheffield: Department for Work and Pensions, DWP Research Summary.

Hogarth, T., Hasluck, C., Gambin L., Behle, H., Li, Y., and Lyonette, C.(2013) 'Evaluation of Employment Advisers in the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies programme', DWP Research Report No RR826, Sheffield: Department for Work and Pensions.

Gambin, L., Hogarth, T., Atfield, G. and Li, Y.(2012) 'Sector Skills Insights: Retail', UKCES Evidence Report 53.

Gambin, L., Hogarth, T., Atfield, G., Li, Y. and Owen, D. (2012) 'Sector Skills Insights: Construction’, UKCES Evidence Report 50. Wath upon Dearne: UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Davis, C., Hogarth, T and Gambin, L. (2012) 'Sector Skills Insights: Manufacturing’, UKCES Evidence Report 48. Wath upon Dearne: UK Commission for Employment and Skills.

Winterbotham, M., Vivian, D., Huckle, C., James, A.S., Hogarth, T., Gambin, L., Hasluck, C.(2012) 'Evaluation of Apprenticeships: Employers', BIS Research Paper Number 77. London: BIS.

Hogarth, T., Gambin, L., Winterbotham, M., Baldauf, B., Briscoe, G., Gunstone, B., Hasluck, C., Koerbitz, C. and Taylor, C.(2012) 'Employer Investment in Apprenticeships and Workplace Learning: The Fifth Net Benefits of Training to Employers Study', BIS Research Paper Number 67. London: BIS.

Vivian, D., Winterbotham, M., Godwin, L., Morris, S., Hogarth, T. and Gambin, L. (2012) 'Evaluation of Apprenticeships: Learners', BIS Research Paper Number 76. London: BIS.

Gambin L., Hasluck C., Hogarth T., Ryan P. and Elias P (2011), Options for the long-term evaluation of Apprenticeships, BIS Research Report No. 56. Department for Business, Innovation and Skills: London.

Hogarth, T., D. Bosworth, L. Gambin, and R.A. Wilson (2009) Review of Employer Collective Measures: Empirical Review, Evidence Report 7, UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES): Wath-upon-Dearne.

Hogarth, T., L. Gambin, and B. Baldauf (2012) Employer investment in apprenticeships in the health sector, London: Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Other research reports

Gambin L and T Hogarth (2016) 'Employer investment in intermediate-level STEM skills: how employers manage the investment risk associated with apprenticeships', London: Gatsby Charitable Foundation.

Lyonette, C., Atfield, G., Behle, H. and Gambin, L. (2015) 'Tracking student mothers’ higher education participation and early career outcomes over time: initial choices and aspirations, HE experiences and career destinations: Final Report'. London: Nuffield Foundation.

Lyonette, C., Atfield, G., Behle, H. and Gambin, L. (2015) 'Tracking student mothers’ higher education participation and early career outcomes over time: initial choices and aspirations, HE experiences and career destinations: Executive Summary'. London: Nuffield Foundation.

Lyonette, C., Atfield, G., Behle, H. and Gambin, L. (2015) 'Tracking student mothers’ higher education participation and early career outcomes over time: initial choices and aspirations, HE experiences and career destinations: Literature Review'. London: Nuffield Foundation.

Hogarth, T. and Gambin, L. (2015) 'Evaluation of Business Class: Final Report', Business in the Community (BITC).

Gambin, L. (2013). ‘Review of Apprenticeships Final Report: An updated review’. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service / Department for Business, Innovation and Skills.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 1, March to May 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 2, June 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 3, July 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 4, August 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 5, September 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 6, October 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 7, November 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2013) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 8, December 2012'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2013) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 9, January 2013’. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2013) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 10, February 2013'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin L. (2013) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: Update 11, March 2013'. Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gambin, L. Hogarth, T. Brown, A. (2012) 'Review of Apprenticeships Research: A summary of research published since 2010', Coventry: National Apprenticeship Service.

Gelderblom, A., Hogarth, T., Collewet, M. and Gambin, L.(2013) 'On the way to 2020: data for vocational education and training policies - Country statistical overviews', Cedefop Research Paper 31

Gelderblom, A., Hogarth, T., Collewet, M. and Gambin, L. (2013) 'On the way to 2020: data for vocational education and training policies - Indicator overviews', Cedefop Research Paper 33.

Gambin, L., Joyce, R., Wilson, R.A. and Brewer, M. (2012) ‘Who gains from growth? Living standards in 2020’, London: Resolution Foundation.

Brewer, M., Dickerson, A., Gambin, L., Green, A., Joyce, R., Wilson, R.A. (2012) 'Poverty and Inequality in 2020: Impact of changes in the structure of employment', London: Joseph Rowntree Foundation.

Bosworth, D., L. Gambin, H. Giernalczyk, T. Hogarth and K. Vogler Ludwig (2011) ‘Wider Benefits of VET at the Sectoral Level: Sectoral Perspectives’ Final Report to Cedefop. Cedefop: Thessaloniki.

Hogarth, T., L. Gambin, C. Hasluck, M. de Hoyos and D. Owen (2009) Maximising Apprenticeship Completion Rates, Learning and Skills Council (LSC): Coventry.

Hogarth, T., D. Owen, L. Gambin, C. Hasluck, C. Lyonette and B. Casey (2009) The Equality Impacts of the Current Recession, Equality and Human Rights Commission Report No.47, Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC): Manchester.

Hogarth, T., M. de Hoyos, L. Gambin, R.A. Wilson, A. Brown (2008) Initial Vocational Education and Training (IVET) in Europe: Review, Cedefop: Thessaloniki.

Wilson, R.A., K. Homenidou and L. Gambin (2008) Working Futures 2007-2017. UKCES: Wath-upon-Dearne.

Gambin, L., A.E. Green and T. Hogarth (2009) “Exploring the links between skills and productivity” Final Report. East Midlands Development Agency (emda): Nottingham.

Wilson, R.A. and L. Gambin (2009) “Work and employment challenge ‘quick reviews’” Paper prepared for DCSF “Beyond Current Horizons” Programme.

Gambin, L. (2008) “The costs of pregnancy related discrimination for London”. Greater London Authority: London.

Green, A.E., L. Gambin and D. Owen (2007) “City Strategy - Labour market churn” Report to One Nottingham: Nottingham.

Wilson, R.A., T. Hogarth, C. Hasluck, L. Gambin and A.E. Green (2007) Skills in England 2007: Volume 2: Research Report. LSC: Coventry.

Roberts, J., N. Rice, M. Schellhorn, A. Jones and L. Gambin (2007) “Health, retirement and inequality: Can Germany and the UK learn from each other?” Full Report. Anglo-German Foundation for the Study of Industrial Society.

Baldauf, B., L. Gambin, and D. Owen (2007) “Staffing, spells and pay costs in acute trusts in the West Midlands – an exploratory analysis of data form the West Midlands Productivity and Improvement Programme”. Final Report for the Widening Participation in Learning Strategy Unit at the Department of Health.

Other publications (presentations, press, working papers, etc.)

Gambin, L., ‘Employer and Learner Engagement in Apprenticeships: the case of Higher Apprenticeships in Accounting’ at Workshop on Educational Choices in Further and Higher Education, University of Sheffield, 22 June 2015. [Invited speaker]

Gambin L. and Hogarth T., 'Vocational Education and Training for Young People: evidence of what works and for whom and how new research can complement what is already known' at The Edge Foundation Research Conference, Birmingham. 18 November 2014. [Oral Presentation]

Gambin L. and Hogarth T. ‘Apprenticeships are attractive to young people but employer demand is less clear cut’, The Conversation, 14 July 2014. [view]

Gambin, L., ‘Measuring Early Leaving from VET: Critical insights from the United Kingdom’, Workshop on The Role of VET in Reducing Early Leaving from Education and Training, Cedefop, Thessaloniki, 3-4 June 2014. [Invited speaker]

Gambin, L. 'Employer investment in apprenticeships and work-based learning – Evidence from the UK' at Memorial University Harris Centre, Synergy Session , St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada [Invited Oral Presentation] November 2013.

Gambin, L. (2013) ‘Costs and benefits of apprenticeships for employers,’ invited presentation, ESRC Seminar Series: Organizational Innovation, People Management and Sustained Performance: Towards a Multi-level Framework for Medium- Sized Businesses, Seminar 4: The Bedrock for Innovation: Building Skills at the Individual Level. 18 September 2013.

Gambin, L. and T. Hogarth (2012) ‘The challenge is to boost participation’, comment in ‘Richard: A blueprint for the future of apprenticeships?’ NIACE Adults Learning, Winter 2012: p.40.

Gambin, L. (2012) ‘The impact of employment changes on poverty in 2020,’ Presentation to Anti-Poverty Seminar, NI Department for Social Development, Belfast, 6 December 2012.

Gambin, L. (2012) ‘The impact of employment changes on poverty in 2020,’ Presentation to Welsh Labour Market 2020, Cardiff, 22 November 2012.

Gambin, L. (2012) ‘Poverty and Inequality in 2020: Implications of Changes in the Structure of Employment’, Presentation at Welfare to Work Scotland 2012, Glasgow, 20 September 2012.

Gambin, L., T. Hogarth, D. Vivian and M. Winterbotham (June 2012) ‘Apprenticeships in England: Employer and Apprentice Perspectives’, Centrelink, online only. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/cei/centrelinkmagazine/junecontents/apprenticeshipsinenglandemployerandapprenticeperspectives/

University of Warwick Press Release, ‘15 years of research shows apprenticeships worth more to employers than they cost’ Detailing research by Lynn Gambin and Terence Hogarth. Published online, November 2012. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/15_years_of/

Gambin, L. “The impact of health on wages in Europe – Does gender matter?” Health, Econometrics and Data Group (HEDG) Working Paper 05/03, York. (Also presented at EPUNet 2005 Conference, Colchester, 30 June – 2 July 2005 and Work Pensions and Labour Economics (WPEG) Conference 2005, York, 18 – 20 July 2005).

Gambin, L. “Gender differences in the effect of health on wages in Britain”. ECuity III Working Paper #20. Presented at ECuity III Workshop, Helsinki, Finland, 3 – 4 June 2004.

Conference presentations

'Employers’ Responses to the Introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy: Will it increase employer investments in human capital?' at 12th JVET Conference, Worcester College, University of Oxford, 8 July 2017. [presentation]

'Conceptualizing Employer Engagement with Apprenticeships in England and Their Reactions to a Levy' at Celebrating 50 Years of Economics at Memorial University: A Sample of What We Do, Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1 March 2017. [presentation]

'Aligning school to work: Assessing the impact of employer engagement with schools in assisting young people make the transition from school to work' with co-presenter, Terence Hogarth, at International Conference on Employer Engagement in Education and Training, London, 21 July 2016. [presentation ]

'Employer and Learner Engagement in Apprenticeships: the case of Higher Apprenticeships in Accounting’ at Workshop on Educational Choices in Further and Higher Education, University of Sheffield, 22 June 2015. [Invited speaker]

'Vocational Education and Training for Young People: evidence of what works and for whom and how new research can complement what is already known' at The Edge Foundation Research Conference, Birmingham. 18 November 2014. [Oral Presentation]

‘Measuring Early Leaving from VET: Critical insights from the United Kingdom’, Workshop on The Role of VET in Reducing Early Leaving from Education and Training, Cedefop, Thessaloniki, 3-4 June 2014. [Invited speaker]

'Employer investment in apprenticeships and work-based learning – Evidence from the UK' at Memorial University Harris Centre, Synergy Session , St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. 15 November 2013 [Invited Oral Presentation]

‘Costs and benefits of apprenticeships for employers,’ invited presentation, ESRC Seminar Series: Organizational Innovation, People Management and Sustained Performance: Towards a Multi-level Framework for Medium- Sized Businesses, Seminar 4: The Bedrock for Innovation: Building Skills at the Individual Level. 18 September 2013.

‘The impact of employment changes on poverty in 2020,’ Presentation to Anti-Poverty Seminar, NI Department for Social Development, Belfast, 6 December 2012.

'The impact of employment changes on poverty in 2020,’ Presentation to Welsh Labour Market 2020, Cardiff, 22 November 2012.

Poverty and Inequality in 2020: Implications of Changes in the Structure of Employment’, Presentation at Welfare to Work Scotland 2012, Glasgow, 20 September 2012.

'The impact of health on wages in Europe – Does gender matter?' , Presentation at EPUNet 2005 Conference, Colchester, 30 June – 2 July 2005.

'The impact of health on wages in Europe – Does gender matter?' , Presentation at Work Pensions and Labour Economics (WPEG) Conference 2005, York, 18 – 20 July 2005).

'Gender differences in the effect of health on wages in Britain', Presented at ECuity III Workshop, Helsinki, Finland, 3 – 4 June 2004.