'It's a start' | HR experts welcome Gov's 'Get Britain Working' plan but warn of challenges ahead

The UK Government's newly unveiled Get Britain Working white paper has sparked widespread discussion among employment and HR experts. The white paper outlines a strategic plan to tackle economic inactivity and enhance the UK’s workforce participation.

Key measures include transforming Jobcentres into a National Jobs and Careers Service, launching a Youth Guarantee for 18 to 21-year-olds, and introducing a £40 million Growth and Skills Levy. With the ambitious goal of increasing the employment rate from 75% to 80%, the proposals aim to bring around two million more people into the workforce.

We gathered the thoughts of several employment experts to understand the potential impact of these initiatives.

Tackling economic inactivity

Stephen Greene CBE, Director of UK Year of Service, welcomed the proposals as an essential step toward addressing economic challenges.