dwp outlines plan to boost workplace health initiatives
the dwp has outlined a strategy to improve workplace health through employer engagement. the plan focuses on reducing economic inactivity linked to health issues.
Why it matters
workplace health reforms could impact hiring and productivity across sectors.
dwp sets targets for employer engagement
the department has set a goal to involve 500,000 employers in health initiatives by 2028.
health and work policy review underway
the review aims to address economic inactivity by linking workplace health to broader growth outcomes.
Common questions
what is the dwp's role in workplace health?
the dwp is leading a review to integrate health into workplace policies to reduce economic inactivity.
Sources
- Correspondence: Keep Britain Working review update: a national growth opportunity, September 2026 DWP (gov.uk) · gov.uk
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