Read the report: People and Place: Securing Cambridge’s Growth Through Workforce and Housing
Cambridge has long been recognised as a national engine of innovation and economic growth, driven by its world-leading research institutions, dynamic high-growth firms, and the renowned University of Cambridge. Yet the city’s future prosperity depends not only on scientific excellence and investment, but on its ability to attract, retain, and support the talent that powers its economy.
The Future of Work Group’s latest report, People and Place: Securing Cambridge’s Growth Through Workforce and Housing, explores the experiences of young professionals in the region, examining how living and working conditions shape their decisions to stay, thrive, and contribute. Drawing on surveys of early-career workers and roundtable discussions with employers and stakeholders, the report highlights the interconnected challenges of housing, commuting, and hybrid working, offering evidence-based insights and recommendations to secure Cambridge’s growth through a workforce that is resilient, skilled, and rooted locally.
