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DWP Workplace Transformation

18 March 2022

Proposing MP
East Grinstead and Uckfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The statement discusses the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) strategic ambition to transform its back-of-house services over ten years, focusing on efficiency, sustainability, and customer experience improvements.

Action Requested

The DWP plans to reduce its estate footprint by transitioning to a smaller, greener, and more efficient service delivery model. This includes offering redeployment or retraining opportunities for affected employees and utilizing hybrid working policies to facilitate an inclusive workplace environment.

Key Facts

  • The Department currently operates from over 920 buildings and employs over 92,000 people.
  • Since the start of the pandemic, DWP has opened over 170 new temporary Jobcentres and recruited 13,500 new Work Coaches.
  • The transformation plan supports three key Government strategies: strengthening the Union, Places for Growth, and Levelling Up.
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