Leave this field blank How might a national jobs and careers service help address your skills and recruitment challenges? The labour market is declining, with approximately 1.5 million people, or 4.3% of the adult population, now unemployed—an increase of 31,000 in the last quarter (Aug-Oct). For young people, this challenge is now exacerbated with data published in November 2024 showing 946,000 young people aged 16 – 24 now classified as NEET (not in education, employment, or training), a figure that has risen by 76,000 on the year and is now the highest in a decade. In response to these pressing issues, the Government has launched the Get Britain Working White Paper, outlining a strategy to tackle economic inactivity, labour market disparities, and barriers to employment. A key component of this strategy is the commitment to creating a new National Jobs and Careers Service (by merging the National Careers Service with Job Centres). This new service will focus on three core objectives: improving engagement, employment, and earnings. Movement to Work aims to understand your needs and provide valuable insights to the DWP to ensure this service effectively addresses your organisation's recruitment and skills challenges. Your responses will remain anonymous. Thank you for taking the time to complete this short survey. 1. Employer Information Select your industry Accounting, banking and finance Administration Agriculture and environment Business, consultancy and management Construction Creative arts and design Hospitality and events Human resources Information technology Insurance Law Law enforcement and security Leisure, sport, and tourism Marketing, advertising and PR Media Real estate and development Recruitment Sustainability / green jobs Transport and logistics Retail Aerospace & Defence Other If other please specify (optional) Company size Small: 1-50 employees Medium: 51-250 employees Large: 251+ employees In which areas does your organisation operate? Select all that apply Northern Ireland Wales Scotland North East of England North West of England East Midlands of England West Midlands of England South East of England South West of England London 2. Recruitment Practices How frequently do you use Job Centre network and services (including Youth Hubs) for hiring? Never Rarely Occasionally Frequently Always If you use Job Centre network and services (including Youth Hubs), how effective have they been in finding suitable candidates? Not effective Slightly effective Moderately effective Very effective Extremely effective N/A Are you familiar with the services of the job centre network (e.g. the recruitment support service?) Yes No Somewhat What are some of the challenges you have faced when using the services of the Job Centre network? Select all that apply Limited candidate pool Quality of applicants Administrative challenges (i.e., navigating the job centre network processes and systems) Mismatch in expectations Lack of industry-specific support Candidate engagement Inconsistent support Digital platform / online limitations What other recruitment methods do you use? Select all that apply Recruitment agencies Apprenticeships Local outreach programmes Partnerships with relevant charities and organisations (e.g., youth outreach organisations) Word of mouth/referrals Other (please specify) If other please specify (optional) 3. Skills and Recruitment Challenges What are the biggest challenges you face in recruitment? Select all that apply Lack of suitably skilled candidates Poor Careers Advice High competition for talent Cost of recruitment Lack of outreach to underrepresented groups Retention issues Other (please specify) If other please specify (optional) How important is addressing skills gaps within your workforce? Not important Slightly important Moderately important Very important Extremely important What skills or qualifications do you find most difficult to source in candidates? 4. National Employment and Careers Service What services would you value most from this new national jobs and careers service? Select all that apply Advertising vacancies Access to pre-screened candidates Training and upskilling programmes Support for apprenticeships Guidance on reaching underrepresented groups Matching candidate skills with job requirements Job fairs or outreach events Industry-tailored support Online services (e.g., digital recruitment support services) Other (please specify) If other please specify (optional) 5. Final Comments Do you have any additional suggestions or feedback on how the new national jobs and careers service could better support your recruitment and skills needs? 0/500 max words Send Save draft
