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The top UK companies improve their sustainability communications - but miss opportunities to attract talent. 🇬🇧 📊 🚀 The latest UK Webranking findings show progress when it comes to sustainability transparency, with companies meeting over 52% of the criteria — an improvement on last year. Businesses are effectively integrating ESG factors into their strategies and communicating these efforts clearly. However, only 37% of companies provide detailed information on career progression, and just 14% outline their onboarding processes. This shows a missed opportunity to connect with jobseekers and enhance their employer brand. As stakeholders look for both environmental accountability and strong employee value propositions, balancing these priorities remains a key challenge. Explore the full analysis and insights: https://lnkd.in/g9C82-st #sustainability #corporatecommunications #employerbranding #Webranking #WebrankingbyComprend

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A new data-driven insights report, launched by online measurement and reporting solution Social Value Portal (SVP), has found that while social value has recently gained unprecedented momentum throughout the UK, there are some clear front runners delivering meaningful change to local communities. https://lnkd.in/ej9At3wD #business #SouthEastBusiness #report #socialvalue #community

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Drawing on data that dates back to 2016, our first ever Social Value Insights Report found that the South East of England delivers an average of SV£4.8m per project. For the people living in the region, this means: - more commitment to using local businesses - more apprenticeship & employment opportunities - more charitable donations  - more commitment to sustainability If you’re an organisation based in the SE of England, it’s worth taking a moment to appreciate what you’ve collectively achieved. South East Business #SocialValueResults #SocialValueInsight #SouthEastBusinessUK

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🚀 Workplace Equity and Skills: How LSIPs Can Drive Inclusive Growth 🚀   The Workplace Equity Commission, convened by the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), has unveiled a report with 40+ recommendations aimed at breaking down barriers and creating equitable employment opportunities across the UK. This aligns directly with the goals of Local Skills Improvement Plans (LSIPs). As businesses work to address skills gaps, LSIPs can play a critical role in ensuring that local workforces are equipped with the necessary skills to thrive in inclusive, equitable environments. For leaders involved in LSIPs, this report provides actionable insights to: 🔑 Remove barriers to career progression for all employees, ensuring that training and skills development are accessible to everyone. 🔑 Promote inclusive work environments that promote equity, helping people of all backgrounds succeed. 🔑 Align training programs with the needs of SMEs, ensuring that underrepresented groups have clear pathways into high-demand roles. By integrating equity considerations into LSIP strategies, we can not only close skills gaps but also create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, driving long-term economic success. Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce is proud to support this essential work through the LSIP framework. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/ePSmrdhW #Skills #LSIP #Equity #chambernetwork #cambschamber

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🚀 NEW RESEARCH: UK Central Government SITS Suppliers, Trends & Forecasts 2024 Our latest report offers crucial insights into the challenging landscape of the UK Central Government SITS market. Key highlights: - Central Government: the only UK Public Sector SITS subsector with real growth in 2023 - Impact of the July General Election and new Labour government on market dynamics - Updated Top 20 Central Government SITS rankings with a new entrant at number 20 - Analysis of 'rising' suppliers challenging the leading players - Spotlight on key suppliers to watch Discover how budgetary constraints, political changes, and the push for digital transformation are shaping the market amidst a tough fiscal environment. Available now for TechMarketView PublicSectorViews subscribers. Not a subscriber? Email [email protected] to access this crucial market intelligence. #CentralGovernment #SITS #MarketAnalysis #UKTech

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💸 Funding Opportunity 💸 Looking for investment in your #SocialEnterprise? If you live in Cambridgeshire or Peterborough you can apply to the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Combined Authority’s Social Impact Investment Fund. 🚀 ❓ So what’s on offer ❓ 🌟 Non-repayable grants of £10,000 - £25,000. 🌟 Affordable social loans of £10,000 - £75,000. 🌟 Revenue Participation Agreements, where capital of £10,000 - £75,000 is provided in exchange for a share of future revenues over a set period of time. If you want to apply, make sure that: 📍 You live in the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority region. 🌍 Your enterprise has a clear social impact mission and commitment to positive social change in the local community. 📈 The funding is used for capital projects that contribute to the growth of your enterprise. 💷 You can demonstrate financial stability and a realistic plan for sustainability. ⚖️ You’re complying with relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements. To find out more information and how to apply click here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eZ_UFgmH #FundingOpportunity #SocEnts #SocialChange #FinancialSustainability

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Are We Making the Most of Our Skills? Exploring the UK’s Skills and Job Mismatch A new ONS report (released August 2024) highlights significant disparities in how well the population’s skills align with the labour market, leading to potential gaps and shortages. The report highlights that many people in the UK have skills and qualifications that don’t match their current jobs. In 2022, 6.6% of working-age people had skills suitable for other jobs. Some workers, especially women, are overqualified for their roles, meaning their skills are underused. The report also identifies key skills that are important across many jobs, like building relationships and staying updated with new knowledge. This suggests that the job market isn’t always using people’s skills effectively, leading to gaps and mismatches in employment. You can read the full report here: https://loom.ly/CWkcfgE

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Social enterprises in the UK are leading in offering better job quality, pay, and diversity, according to Social Enterprise UK's latest research, reported in Pioneers Post. Employing 2.3 million people, these enterprises are more likely to pay the Real Living Wage, hire more women and ethnic minorities, and offer extensive training opportunities. They also focus on employing marginalised groups and involving employees in decision-making. The findings support the idea that social enterprises contribute significantly to a fairer, more inclusive economy. Social enterprises for the win! https://lnkd.in/e6Y9aECP #SocialEnterprise #RealLivingWage #Inclusivity

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We have added to our online toolkit! From Business in the Community (BITC): Opening Doors. Driving Inclusive Recruitment. This BITC report identifies which business actions have the greatest impact in supporting jobseekers from low socioeconomic backgrounds, facing intersectional disadvantage. The report summarises qualitative and quantitative data, gathered from individuals and employers, and makes recommendations for businesses. It summarises qualitative and quantitative data, gathered from individuals and employers, and makes three key recommendations for businesses to ensure their recruitment practises are inclusive. Read about Opening Doors here 👉 https://bit.ly/4dO4cwj Check out the full toolkit here 👉 https://bit.ly/4fyXEDq

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As we look ahead to 2025, the public sector recruitment landscape is set for some exciting changes. Here are the key trends and predictions we expect to shape the recruitment process in the coming year: Emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) 🌍 DEI continues to be a major focus, with public sector organisations prioritising diverse talent pools. We predict more targeted efforts to improve representation, alongside a growing emphasis on inclusive hiring practices. Digital transformation in recruitment 💻 The move towards digital recruitment tools, such as AI-powered applicant tracking systems, is expected to accelerate. Public sector employers will increasingly rely on technology to streamline processes, improve candidate experience, and ensure compliance. Increased demand for public sector professionals ⚖️ With ongoing challenges, we foresee continued demand for skilled professionals. Legal and finance roles, especially in local government and public services, will remain a focus. Flexibility and hybrid work 🏠 Hybrid working will continue to be a priority for many public sector organisations. Flexible working options will become a key selling point in attracting top talent, particularly in roles that have traditionally been office-based. Talent shortages and retention strategies 🚀 The public sector will face ongoing challenges with talent shortages, especially in niche areas. We anticipate a rise in retention strategies such as professional development opportunities, wellbeing support, and competitive benefits to keep top talent engaged and satisfied. At Sellick Partnership, we’re excited to help organisations adapt to these trends and find the best talent for the future. Visit our website today: https://lnkd.in/ehXN_Wfx

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Early Careers Professional? Planning your 2024/5 campaign? We're here to help! As you consider your processes for the coming cycle, weighing up how to balance the need for efficiencies with delivering a quality candidate experience, we’re offering a series of webinars to help you make sense of it all. What are candidates looking for in 2024? How can you ensure you’re preparing them for the world of work? With so much choice, how do you ensure the technology you deploy is offering a consistent and supportive candidate experience? ☝️In part one, we’ll aim to answer these questions and more, exploring all the touch points in the early careers candidate journey; from attraction, through the application process, to onboarding and beyond. ✌️In part two, we’ll explore the practicalities of implementing tech at every part of the hiring journey, that helps your team achieve more in less time, and enhances the candidate experience by seamlessly blending technology with the human touch. ✨Sign up for both parts in one go: https://lnkd.in/dZaZTav8 #earlycareers #candidateexperience #recruitmenttech #talenttech #recruiterefficiency #TAtech #HRTech #recruiterevents

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We must attract new people into social care and keep them. The #ASCWorkforceStrategy looks at ☑️Pay and terms and conditions ☑️International recruitment ☑️Employee relations ☑️Attraction ☑️Retention ☑️Inclusive work culture ☑️Wellbeing at work 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eARrPFm4

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📣 Registrations to take part in the 2024-2025 Inclusive Employer Index are closing soon! We're inviting both DCA members and non-member organisations to register your interest now. DCA's Inclusive Employer Index enables organisations to map and track the state of diversity and inclusion in their workforce benchmarked against leading D&I employers. If you missed out on participating in the Index last year, now's your chance to get on board to showcase your commitment to creating an inclusive workplace, and be recognised as a leader in diversity and inclusion. What’s more, if you meet the assessment criteria you will be recognised and celebrated as one of DCA’s Inclusive Employers! Learn more and register your interest before it's too late. 👉 https://ow.ly/GlBu50SCWpS #InclusiveEmployers #InclusionIndex #InclusionAtWork #HumanResources #MeasuringDiversity #InclusionMatters #DiversityMatters #BusinessAustralia #DiversityEquityInclusion #InclusiveLeadership

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Big changes in the UK budget are set to impact workers, and we’d love to hear what you think: - Minimum Wage Hike – Great for boosting incomes, but is it enough to keep up with inflation? Will it really make a difference in day-to-day spending? - Employer Costs Rising – With a bump in National Insurance for employers, will we see any effect on job opportunities or salary growth? Some say this could lead to fewer hires or slower pay rises. - Homebuyer Challenge – The lower stamp duty threshold means first-time buyers may need to save more to make their homeownership dreams a reality. Do you think these changes are enough to make a real impact? Or will the ripple effects hit harder than expected? Let’s discuss! #UKBudget #MinimumWage #JobMarket #HomeBuying

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For #EarthDay 2024 we’re revisiting our landmark report “How to Build a Net Zero Society” 🌏 As behavioural scientists, we’re keenly aware of how patterns in human behaviour impact the planet. 🚯 In the UK alone, households throw away nearly 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging every year. 🚘 Transport produced 26% of the UK's total emissions in 2021 🍟 40% of food in the UK is wasted, most of it ending up in landfills after a huge amount of water and land is also wasted to produce it Learn how we can encourage consumers around the world to adopt greener habits at the link below👇 https://bit.ly/3UrLYJZ #EarthDay2024 #sustainability #climatechange #environment

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What's really needed to make the UK a fairer and greener place to live and work? What are the key barriers hindering collective action?    💡Our new report, Lifting Up the UK: State of the Nation 2024, provides crucial insights. This comprehensive study features survey results and in-depth interviews with leaders of the UK's largest companies. It reveals the major challenges businesses face and how they are addressing key societal and environmental issues. Gain exclusive access to expert analysis and innovative solutions - download the free report now: https://lnkd.in/ewvpSkzf #BITCLiftingUp #ResponsibleBusiness 🙏Thanks to Schroders and Barclays UK for sponsoring the report.

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What's really needed to make the UK a fairer and greener place to live and work? What are the key barriers hindering collective action?    💡Our new report, Lifting Up the UK: State of the Nation 2024, provides crucial insights. This comprehensive study features survey results and in-depth interviews with leaders of the UK's largest companies. It reveals the major challenges businesses face and how they are addressing key societal and environmental issues. Gain exclusive access to expert analysis and innovative solutions - download the free report now: https://lnkd.in/exuY2hDE #BITCLiftingUp #ResponsibleBusiness 🙏Thanks to Schroders and Barclays UK for sponsoring the report.

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Despite the UK's nearly four-year mandatory requirement for social value engagement in the public sector procurement (PPN 06/20*), only 20% of VCSEs have experienced increased private sector collaboration! Last week we launched our Nationwide Charity Report, a comprehensive study that surveyed 100 diverse, grassroots VCSEs, across the UK. It revealed a pressing need for enhanced partnerships nationwide. Transparency and strict monitoring systems are needed to ensure that private sector companies fulfil their requirements to deliver social value in each public sector contract. Utilising technology is the key to increased efficiency in this ever-changing landscape. Please find our full report to see all of our findings: https://lnkd.in/espzutS9 #PartnershipsForGood #VCSE #CSR #socialvalue #crosscollaboration #privatesector #socialimpact #socialchange #techforgood #harnesstechnology NCVO Young Professionals in Social Value Social Value Portal Social Value UK Social Enterprise UK Samtaler (The Social Value Agency) Small Local Business Supplier Association Crown Commercial Service APMP UK STAR PROCUREMENT CONSULTING LTD

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Launching today, BSMS and University of Sussex are supporting the Global Resilience campaign from Mediaplanet. Learn more about the importance of building social, economic and ecological resilience from key thought leaders 👉 https://lnkd.in/eEbYMnDM #GlobalResilience2024

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