ISS has helped its first group of members back into employment in Liverpool through a pilot partnership with social enterprise, Community Shop and sustainable waste management company, Biffa. Through the pilot, members from Biffa’s social enterprise Community Shop can apply ...
Read More »United Living signs Armed Forces Covenant
United Living Group, a provider of infrastructure, affordable housing, property services, and telecoms, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant to reaffirm its commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community. The Covenant is a voluntary pledge that acknowledges the sacrifices made ...
Read More »Compass Social Partner Hub on track to supporting 1000 disadvantaged people
One year on from launching the Social Partner Hub, Compass Group UK & Ireland’s the UK’s largest food and services provider has supported over 100 people into employment. A further 800 people have been supported with job interview training and ...
Read More »Amey partners on transformative programme to enhance employment prospects for young offenders
Amey has teamed up with The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award (DofE) charity to launch a transformative programme aimed at enhancing employment prospects for young offenders post-release. Young people in prison, are one of society’s most marginalised groups often with limited ...
Read More »ESS partnership to deliver ‘First Steps’ supported internship
ESS, the Defence, Energy and Government Services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland, has partnered with Bedford College, part of The Bedford College Group, to deliver the ‘First Steps’ supported internship at its MOD Chicksands site. The programme is providing ...
Read More »Employers urged to back homelessness pledge
Six months since the launch of the Government-backed Homelessness Covenant, more than 160 businesses have registered their interest in joining the Government’s drive to help prevent and end homelessness, starting in the workplace. Employers across the country are being urged ...
Read More »Sodexo joins new coalition of companies connecting refugees to jobs
Sodexo UK & Ireland is one of 70 major businesses joining Tent UK, a new coalition of companies which aims to advance the labour market integration of refugees in the UK. In recent years, the UK has welcomed more than ...
Read More »Five-year revalidation under the MOD’s Gold Employer Recognition Scheme for Amey
The infrastructure services and engineering company has secured a renewed five-year revalidation under the MOD’s Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its “exceptional support” to the Armed Forces community. Initially awarded in 2018, Amey says the revalidation acknowledges the company’s “long-term ...
Read More »Integral signs covenant supporting the Armed Forces community
UK building services and engineering firm, Integral, has signed the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge that those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families will be treated fairly in society. The covenant focuses on helping members ...
Read More »Mitie named a member of The 5% Club
Mitie has been appointed as a member of The 5% Club, as a result of its continuous commitment to apprenticeship programmes. The 5% Club comprises of a group of organisations devoted to achieving five per cent of their workforce in ...
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