The Government must also provide more certainty to staff and contractors. In the next 6 months, DWP should publish a transition plan for the NCS, setting out how it will be integrated into a new jobs and careers service and how contracts will be managed in the meantime. It should also commit to consulting with the unions representing staff in Jobcentres and the NCS. (Recommendation, Paragraph 45) 20

The Government must also provide more certainty to staff and contractors. In the next 6 months, DWP should publish a transition plan for the NCS, setting out how it will be integrated into a new jobs and careers service and how contracts will be managed in the meantime. It should also commit to consulting with the unions representing staff in Jobcentres and the NCS. (Recommendation, Paragraph 45) 20 Type: recommendation | Number: 10 | Response status: accepted Government response: Accept The government recognises the importance of providing clarity and reassurance to employees and National Careers Service contractors during the transition period to the new integrated Jobs and Careers Service. DWP is committed to working with NCS contractors, employees and unions throughout th