Why this plan is important
Equal access to good work matters
Being employed or owning a business offers financial benefits, a sense of purpose and social connection. Not only is employment good for the economy, it also lifts the wellbeing of people, their families and their communities.
When consulting on this plan people told us…
- “promoting inclusive and diverse workplaces where people thrive is a priority”
- “how important it is to support disabled people and their families to be aspirational when it comes to their employment futures”
- “we want an opportunity to try work and to show employers our value”
- “to innovate and do things differently ”
Unemployment can be part of a cycle of disadvantage
Unemployment contributes to the following disadvantages, which reinforce each other.
Employment can be part of a cycle of wellbeing and productivity
Employment contributes to the following advantages, which reinforce each other.