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Download Local solutions: delivering employment services in partnership (June 2009) Local solutions: delivering employment services in partnership (June 2009)
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The recession has focused attention on the effectiveness and efficiency of employment programmes. This paper explores the relationship between Central Government, Local Authorities, regional and sub-regional structures and welfare-to-work providers in tackling worklessness, and considers how employment programmes can best meet the needs of localities.
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Download International insights: Best practice in employment programmes (June 2008) International insights: Best practice in employment programmes (June 2008)
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Our international experience has given us a unique insight into the delivery of innovative, personalised and individual-focused employment services in Europe. This paper uses this knowledge to draw lessons and share our understanding of best practice in the design and delivery of employment programmes.
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Download Making housing work: the links between housing and worklessness (June 2008) Making housing work: the links between housing and worklessness (June 2008)
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Housing issues can act as a constraint to people moving into sustainable work (a ‘work disincentive’). This paper proposes ways to eradicate these disincentives by enhancing the links between housing and work. This timely paper will form the basis of WorkDirections’ response to the review of housing benefit in 2009.
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Download Choice and voice in welfare reform (June 2008) Choice and voice in welfare reform (June 2008)
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Public service reform in the UK has been closely linked to the idea of increasing consumer choice and voice. This paper looks at the potential for this approach to be applied to welfare-to-work services, assessing the benefits which could arise from offering clients a choice between welfare-to-work providers.
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