Interview with Liz Kendall after the announcement of overhaul the DWP’s approach to supporting employers

The video discusses the Department for Work and Pensions' plan to improve relationships with employers by setting up a dedicated team to streamline recruitment processes. It highlights BNM's success in using job centres for recruitment and the benefits of work experience programs. The video addresses challenges faced by employers in using job centres and outlines an action plan to boost economic growth by filling vacancies and getting more people into work.

What is the main goal of the new dedicated team within the Department for Work and Pensions?

• To increase the number of job centres

• To manage employer accounts and reduce repetitive processes

• To provide financial aid to job seekers

• To close down underperforming job centres

How has BNM benefited from using job centres for recruitment?

• They have reduced their operational costs significantly

• They have recruited 85% of their staff through job centres

• They have expanded their business internationally

• They have received government subsidies

What is the purpose of BNM's four-week work experience program?

• To train employees for managerial positions

• To allow job seekers to try different roles before committing

• To provide free labor to the company

• To offer educational courses to employees

Why are some employers reluctant to use job centres to fill vacancies?

• They have a surplus of internal candidates

• They prefer online recruitment platforms

• They believe job centres are too expensive

• They find the process repetitive and not tailored to their needs

What is the expected outcome of the Department's new initiatives for employers?

• Higher taxes for businesses

• More people off benefits and into work

• A decrease in job vacancies

• Increased unemployment rates