Source · Select Committees · Work and Pensions Committee
Recommendation 4
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Responsibility for responding to changes in the world of work does not sit with one...
Recommendation
Responsibility for responding to changes in the world of work does not sit with one department. DWP told us that it works with other government departments to help fill roles in sectors where there is growing demand: for example, with DHSC on filling vacancies in social care, or with BEIS on jobs in the green economy. We want the Department to be proactive in planning ahead. On top of this work, DWP should take a more strategic approach to engaging with other departments—for example DCMS, as the department responsible for digital, and BEIS—to identify sectors which may face increased demand in the future. We also urge the Department to work closely with MHCLG and other Departments on the Levelling Up programme, including on projects like the Towns Fund and Levelling Up Fund, to ensure that areas most exposed to loss of jobs from automation are prioritised for investment in skills and new jobs.
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response lists existing bodies related to AI and data ethics but does not explain how DWP will take a more strategic approach to engaging with other departments or work with MHCLG on the Levelling Up programme, as recommended.
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Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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DWP already works with other government departments who have responsibility for key sectors, including DCMS and BEIS. This work identifies how government can unlock opportunities in these sectors through skills provision, employment support and careers advice services. For example, DWP has close working relationships with DCMS to identify and map digital jobs and skills demand. There are also clear linkups with DfE and BEIS to consider how the Government can provide tailored, targeted support that links directly to jobs and ensure that jobseekers are able to access this support.
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