Making 2025 Count
January 09, 2025Posted by:
Lead the Change: Crafting Resolutions That Matter in 2025
As an employer, have you thought about your resolution for 2025? Every January, hope surges as we set ambitious goals. But how often do those New Year resolutions truly stick? Studies* show 80% of resolutions fail by mid-February, leaving people deflated.
What if this year, you rewrite the script and do something different. Resolutions aren’t just about personal achievements, they can be about driving meaningful change within, and outside of your organisation. Many of us find deeper satisfaction when our actions benefit others. So, how about aligning personal goals that have a wider social impact too.
Here’s Some Ideas to Get You Started:
1. Commit to Inclusive Hiring: Social recruitment is an approach to hiring that positively impacts every part of society and the economy.
"Social recruitment gives disadvantaged groups, including young people who are not in employment, education or training, access to life-changing opportunities, while providing organisations with access to a more diverse and sustainable talent pool which we know offers a host of benefits. Social recruitment is the right thing to do - to level the playing field for all and support the country's economic growth" Gillian Churchill, CEO of Movement to Work
Through programmes like the Social Recruitment Advocacy Group (SRAG), we champion ethical hiring practices, ensuring opportunities for everyone. The group, chaired by former Skills Minister Rt Hon Anne Milton, drives positive action to address significant employability gaps, having an impact on every aspect of society.
Join Us!
You can become a member of the SRAG or make a public pledge towards meaningful support by signing our Social Recruitment Covenant. Through initiatives like these we collaborate with employers to open doors for those from diverse groups, including NEET youth, unpaid carers, single parents facing childcare challenges, the long-term unemployed, ex-offenders, people with disabilities, neurodivergent individuals, and many others.
This doesn't just change individual lives, it uplifts entire neighbourhoods by growing economic stability, reducing unemployment, and building stronger, more resilient communities.
2. Invest in Upskilling and Training: Developing your employees goes far beyond individual growth - it’s a ripple effect that extends into the wider community.
When teams are empowered with new skills, they contribute not only to your business but also to a thriving, skilled workforce within your local area. This fosters innovation, boosts employability, and creates a culture of shared knowledge. Trained employees often become mentors, spreading their expertise not only within the workplace but beyond - inspiring others in their communities.
The result? A socially impactful cycle where businesses become catalysts for community resilience and shared success.
Platforms like LearningPlus provide market-leading training solutions for employers and individuals. With courses that cover a wide range of industries and topics, the platform supports employers to enhance knowledge and develop talent and individuals to upskill and be the best version of themselves.
Make 2025 The Year Your Business Drives Lasting Change
As an employer, your efforts to upskill your team, foster career growth, or drive positive social impact can create lasting change - not just within your organisation but in the wider community. Every initiative, no matter how small, has the potential to inspire progress and success.
At PeoplePlus, we believe in starting small to make a big impact. With our tailored programmes and a supportive network, we’re here to help you achieve more than just resolutions, we’ll help you create lasting progress.
Why not try something different in 2025 by connecting personal success with broader social good.
Let’s make this year count.
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*Forbes
January 09, 2025Posted by:
