The long-term unemployed, especially those who are disabled or have a history of addiction or mental health problems, are least likely to find work at times of high unemployment.
The long-term unemployed, especially those who are disabled or have a history of addiction or mental health problems, are least likely to find work at times of high unemployment.
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Agencies such as the Glasgow-based Wise Group have a high success rate in securing employment for such “difficult cases”. Last year, the not-for-profit organisation moved a record 5353 people off benefits and into work through its training and mentoring schemes. The expertise of its 650 staff in Scotland is undisputed. Yet the Scottish contract for the Coalition Government’s Work Programme to move benefits claimants into work has been awarded to two private sector companies with little experience in Scotland.
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Not very wise decision on welfare to work
The long-term unemployed, especially those who are disabled or have a history of addiction or mental health problems, are least likely to find work at times of high unemployment.
Agencies such as the Glasgow-based Wise Group have a high success rate in securing employment for such “difficult cases”. Last year, the not-for-profit organisation moved a record 5353 people off benefits and into work through its training and mentoring schemes. The expertise of its 650 staff in Scotland is undisputed. Yet the Scottish contract for the Coalition Government’s Work Programme to move benefits claimants into work has been awarded to two private sector companies with little experience in Scotland.
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