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<p>The Department has successfully enabled the majority of colleagues to work from
home over the last 12 months.</p><p> </p><p>As Covid restrictions began to be lifted
in April, many of the Work Coaches in Jobcentres have returned to the office so that
they can continue to support jobseekers, including offering face-to-face appointments,
all in accordance with government guidelines.</p><p> </p><p>The Department is developing
plans for more colleagues to return to offices, and move to the next stage of easing
of restrictions, currently planned for 21 June in England. This will be managed in
a planned and phased way in line with government guidance. As part of this the Department
will also work towards adopting further flexibilities, aligned to smarter working,
which includes more opportunities to work in a hybrid way.</p>
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