2024-11-20 16:18:00
The director of France Travail deemed the plan to eliminate 500 jobs at the operator, which is to welcome RSA beneficiaries throughout the country from January 1, “questionable” this Wednesday. Responding to questions from the Association of Social Information Journalists (Ajis), Thibaut Guilluy recalled that France Travail had initiated “an efficiency plan” aimed “at making 2,900 FTE (full-time equivalent) savings. ‘by 2027’. But for him, these savings “are made to be redeployed on the new missions of France Travail, including support for RSA beneficiaries”.
Thibaut Guilluy also mentioned the strengthening of controls on unemployment insurance recipients, who must increase from 500,000 in 2023 to 1.5 million in 2027 (600,000 are planned for 2024), surveys for companies which increased from 100,000 to 200,000 and must rise to 600,000 in 2027, as well as the generalization of measures for the disabled and low-skilled young people (Avenir’Pro).
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According to the finance bill currently being examined in Parliament, “the financial resources of France Travail will not increase in 2025 compared to 2024 to do all this in addition,” notes Thibaut Guilluy. “There is one measure that I honestly find questionable”, “that is to play on FTEs”, he underlined, adding that he was against outsourcing.
All the France Travail unions denounced at the beginning of November the drop in resources for the public operator. “I believe much more in the effectiveness of our advisors in being able to support RSA beneficiaries,” insisted Thibaut Guilluy, specifying that “it costs twice as much to outsource the support of an RSA beneficiary as it does to be carried out by social workers from France Travail departments and councils”.
The director of France Travail welcomed the rate of return to employment of 42% of RSA beneficiaries who have undergone the experimentation of reinforced support put in place in 2024 in 49 departments, but rejects a deterioration of working conditions. this support during its generalization. “If we see that it is one advisor for 50 to 60 people who makes it effective and that there is a return to employment, I am not going for administrative reasons to move to a portfolio of 1 ( advisor) for 100 or 150 RSA beneficiaries, because it doesn’t work,” he declared.
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How does Thibaut Guilluy plan to reinvest the savings from the efficiency plan to improve support for unemployed individuals?
**Interview with Thibaut Guilluy, Director of France Travail**
**Host:** Good afternoon, everyone. Today, we have with us Thibaut Guilluy, the director of France Travail. Thank you for joining us, Thibaut.
**Thibaut Guilluy:** Thank you for having me.
**Host:** Let’s dive right in. You’ve recently spoken out against the planned elimination of 500 jobs at France Travail, especially as the organization prepares to welcome RSA beneficiaries nationwide. What makes this move questionable in your view?
**Thibaut Guilluy:** The decision to cut 500 jobs is concerning because it could undermine our capacity to effectively support RSA beneficiaries starting January 1. While I understand the need for efficiency, I believe that laying off staff at this juncture jeopardizes our mission to assist those who need our services the most.
**Host:** You mentioned an efficiency plan aimed at saving 2,900 full-time equivalents by 2027. Can you elaborate on how you intend to redeploy these savings?
**Thibaut Guilluy:** Absolutely. The savings we are targeting through this efficiency plan are intended to be reinvested into new missions that focus on enhancing our support systems for RSA beneficiaries. This includes improving direct assistance and training programs that can help beneficiaries regain employment and become self-sufficient.
**Host:** That sounds like a positive direction. In your discussions, you also mentioned the strengthening of controls on unemployment insurance recipients. What are the implications of increasing the number of monitored recipients from 500,000 in 2023 to 1.5 million?
**Thibaut Guilluy:** Strengthening controls is essential in ensuring that our resources are being utilized effectively, and that those who genuinely need assistance receive it. By expanding the monitoring program, we can better identify the needs of individuals on unemployment insurance and enhance the support we provide to them. This rigorous approach is aimed at fostering a more accountable system that ultimately benefits everyone involved.
**Host:** It sounds like a challenging but necessary transition. As these changes unfold, what can beneficiaries expect in terms of support and services from France Travail?
**Thibaut Guilluy:** Beneficiaries can expect a more streamlined and focused support system from us. We are committed to ensuring that despite the job cuts, the ongoing efforts and resources will be redirected effectively to enrich the support services we provide. Our goal remains to empower RSA beneficiaries to reintegrate into the workforce successfully.
**Host:** Thank you, Thibaut, for sharing your insights and plans for France Travail. It’s clear that you’re dedicated to navigating these changes thoughtfully.
**Thibaut Guilluy:** Thank you for the opportunity to discuss these important issues.
**Host:** And thank you to our audience for tuning in today. We’ll continue to monitor these developments at France Travail and update you accordingly.
