The introduction of Jobcentre Plus: An evaluation of labour market impacts

a research report from the Department for Work and Pensions (RR871) by Rebecca Riley, Helen Bewley, Simon Kirby,Ana Rincon-Aznar and Anitha George (National Institute of Economic and Social Research)

The main objective of the analysis in this report is to assess the labour market impacts of the introduction of Jobcentre Plus. Specific questions addressed are:

• What impact has the introduction of Jobcentre Plus had on the numbers of people moving off benefit and into work?
• What impact has the introduction of Jobcentre Plus had on the employment rate overall and the employment rate of different sub-groups?
• What impact has the introduction of Jobcentre Plus had on the wider economy, including output and the public finances?

Chapter 3 of the report discusses the potential changes to exits from benefit to work for the three main client groups that may arise with the changes in service delivery brought about with Jobcentre Plus.

Full report (PDF 171pp)

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