The Social Recruitment Covenant: A Commitment to Change
The Social Recruitment Covenant invites employers to make a public pledge towards meaningful support, driving a paradigm shift in how we recruit, retain, and develop staff who have faced disadvantages in the recruitment market. By addressing intersectionality, where multiple barriers overlap, this approach ensures no one is left behind. It calls for a transition from sequential diversity efforts to a more holistic, inclusive approach that recognises and supports those facing multiple challenges. The solution lies in making social recruitment a mainstream practice. That is the message we took to Parliament when we launched this unique Covenant on 6th November 2024.
Why Did We Create the Covenant?
Employment is the cornerstone of thriving individuals and resilient communities. It's a powerful force that can break cycles of poverty, instill a sense of purpose, and build the foundation for economically vibrant societies. However, pockets of high economic inactivity and unemployment persist across the UK, creating challenges for both employers seeking talent and communities striving to flourish. It's time for a fresh, innovative approach to create a fairer job market and unlock opportunities for all.
Unlocking Hidden Potential
Social recruitment is a transformative approach that empowers those furthest from the job market to secure sustainable employment, benefiting both society and the economy. This inclusive strategy reaches out to 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. Far from being a charitable act, social recruitment is about tapping into overlooked talent pools and dismantling barriers based on social capital, ethnicity, disability, or neurodivergence. MPs, the Department for Work and Pensions, the Employment Minister, Alison McGovern MP and hundreds of businesses are behind this movement. You can be too.
Through collaboration and targeted commitments, we aim to enrich the UK's talent pool. By actively listening to and learning from those with lived experiences, we can build a more inclusive and resilient workforce that reflects our diverse society.
Join the Movement: Make Your Mark Today
By signing the Social Recruitment Covenant, you'll join hundreds of forward-thinking organisations, including Timpsons, G4S, Currys, Churchill Group, and Staffline, who are publicly committed to making a difference through social recruitment. Your signature represents more than support for fairer hiring practices; it's a commitment to laying the foundation for stronger economic growth and building a more inclusive, prosperous society for all. Take action now and be part of the change. Together, we can create a brighter future for individuals, businesses, and communities across the UK.
How To Sign
You can sign the Covenant using the form below, once we've received your application, it will be verified and one of our team will be in touch to confirm your signature.
