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Going for Growth: Welfare to work in the wider economic context
Differing Labour Market Conditions
Bob LeachManaging Director
MAXIMUS Employment & Training
Agenda
1. Introduction
2. The elephant in the room
3. How should welfare to work providers adapt to differing labour market conditions?
4. What are the differences in approach given Maximus has both a rural and an urban CPA?
5. Concluding remarks
1. Introduction – MAXIMUS and the Work Programme
Prime ContractorThames Valley, Hampshire and Isle of Wight
In Partnership with AvantaSurrey Sussex and Kent
South East
MAXIMUS and the Work Programme
Prime ContractorWest London
In Partnership with CDGEast London
West & East London
2. Adaptation to differing labour market conditions
• Understanding of the economic climate through labour market analysis. For example;
Supply and demand Growing and declining industries Demographics Skills levels
• Engagement with local and national stakeholders • Motivation and attitudinal aspects to consider• Tailoring our service to meet local needs in the local
conditions:– For example, different labour market approaches to CPAs…
3. Differences between rural and urban CPAs
Aspect Rural Urban
Labour market demand
Typically local businesses and SMEs, however national employers migrating to rural landscape seeking efficiencies
Align with regeneration projects in key hubs; working with national employers based; recognising high prevalence of SMEs in certain boroughs
EmployerEngagement
Engaging with key employers in new towns such as Reading and Milton Keynes, which house international bases
All London primes are working together to provide coherent employment solutions for key employers (i.e. TfL)
Supply chain Smaller supply chain with wider geographical spread who understand the needs of rural communities
Supply chain that understands London’s diversity and can provide a tailored solution
3. Further differences
Aspect Rural Urban
Geography Understanding time and expenses of gaps in commute/transport and locating sites accordingly
Ensuring sites are close to transport hubs so commute time for any customer in max less than an hour
Competition Wider geographical spread therefore less denseWorking alongside one other prime only
Vast competition for jobs across a small geographical spreadWorking alongside multiple primes across two adjacent CPAs
Economic climate
Understanding seasonal jobs and hubs of economic activity
Recognising urban climate more is more dynamic, utilising regeneration/growth opportunities
4. Concluding remarks
• Different approaches are required to address specific labour market issues
• In all cases, involvement of the local economy and community is integral to successful delivery, regardless of geography
Contact information:Bob LeachManaging Director,[email protected]+44 207 868 8982