December 19, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

The people, places and progressive organisations making a difference in 2024.

December 18, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

Social Value as an economic currency that elevates organisations and cuts through uncertainty.

January 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

How the Social Recruitment Covenant will drive UK labour market transformation in 2025 and beyond.

January 9, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

Every January brings a surge of optimism, yet many of us watch our resolutions fade by February. What if 2025 could be different?

January 23, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Low mood season is a time rich with opportunity for connection and transformation. It's when talking about mental health is socially accepted, and when most of us can admit to feeling a bit down.

March 3, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

As National Careers Week 2025 kicks off, it's clear that the professional landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Social value is a central business function - and its under heightened scrutiny. But are social value skills keeping up?

April 16, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Digital poverty doesn’t just exclude, it erases. Imagine losing access to your bank, your doctor, your benefits, your job search, all because you can’t connect. For 13 million adults in the UK, that’s not hypothetical. It’s everyday life. This isn’t a slow drift. It’s a rupture. But here’s the good news: we can change it and we already are. At PeoplePlus and LearningPlus, we’re working with those living this reality. Not theorising. Doing.

April 22, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Emma Grigson, Partnerships & Social Value Solutions Director at PeoplePlus, reflects on how the new Social Value Model and Procurement Act will drive access to good work for all.

April 24, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

On the surface, many workplaces appear to be thriving. Meetings run smoothly, people are polite, conflict is rare. Leaders might look around and think, "We're doing well." But there's a question that doesn't get asked often enough: Is the harmony real? Or is it false?

May 7, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Some of the UK’s best candidates never make it past the first screen. Not because they lack motivation. Not because they’re underqualified. But because old systems quietly screen them out. By postcode. By name. By a CV that doesn’t follow the ‘right’ path. And we act surprised when roles stay unfilled. If you’ve already made the shift, hiring for potential, not just polish: you’re not the problem. You’re part of the solution.

May 9, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

By adding a signature, businesses amplify their impact, close the recognition gap and connect with peers and partners driving inclusive hiring across the UK

May 22, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Whether you’re building homes, running shops, delivering care or bidding for contracts the way you hire now speaks louder than ever.

May 30, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

With the Procurement Act 2023 and the new Social Value Model (PPN 002) coming into force by October, readiness can't be put off any longer. In this article, Rachel Richards, Social Value Operations, PeoplePlus, outlines how a new 4-hour online training offer - delivered by PeoplePlus strategic partner ANTZ - equips bid teams and delivery leads with the clarity, language, and tools needed to meet the moment. This isn’t theory. It’s practical preparation for the future of procurement.

June 30, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Every year, thousands of talented people are locked out of work. Not for lack of skill, but because our hiring systems cling to polish, pedigree, and outdated gatekeeping. But in 2025, the rules have changed, and so must we. The Social Recruitment Covenant is more than a good idea. It’s a business advantage. From legal shifts in public procurement to cold, hard data on staff retention and culture impact, inclusive hiring is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s your next strategic move.

July 8, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Discover why disability pride isn’t just another HR buzzword, it’s the catalyst UK businesses need to unlock fresh talent and boost innovation. From breaking down outdated stereotypes to driving engagement and retention, embracing visible, valued disability transforms inclusion from a legal requirement into a competitive advantage. Ready to move beyond checkboxes and build a workplace where everyone thrives? Read on to uncover how disability pride fills the missing piece in UK workplace inclusion and how you can get it right.

July 11, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

As AI Rises, We Can’t Let Inclusion Fall Behind It’s a defining moment for technology and for society. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving fast. Investment is booming. Tools are being adopted across hiring, health, education, and public services. But as we pour time, money, and energy into AI, we’re seeing something else shrink: our collective commitment to inclusion. At a recent King’s College London panel, a simple but powerful warning was shared: DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is going down, just as AI is going up. And if we’re not careful, the gains we’ve made on equity could be quietly erased by the systems we’re building next. This isn’t just a concern for tech companies. It’s a challenge for all of us, especially those working to create fairer opportunities in employment, education, and society.

July 21, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

What does prevention look like? Not as a buzzword, but as real people, real impact, and the quiet power of things that don’t go wrong. Families staying together. Young people finding direction. A life stabilised, before crisis hits. We’ve turned those invisible moments into visual stories, that show the human face of early intervention.