December 20, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

Our Head of Employer and Social Value Engagement shares her candid take on having the confidence and vision to engage with potential employees currently serving prison sentences.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Education is a powerful tool for change. Our latest blog explores how breaking the stigma around ex-offenders and providing access to education can transform lives.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Starting a new life in a new country comes with challenges, especially when it comes to employment. Our blog highlights the barriers refugees face in the UK job market and how support can make all the difference in finding meaningful work.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Our latest blog highlights the importance of understanding and support during this week and beyond.

December 19, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

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

January 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

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

March 21, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Proving there’s no innovation without collaboration

March 28, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

Vicky was referred to the PeoplePlus Sunderland office for the Restart Scheme on 22nd November 2024 after being out of work for just over a year. She was dedicated to securing employment in the security industry, and so, she completed both an SIA and CCTV license course and applied for roles in security, retail, and customer service. Unfortunately though, she was struggling to get responses from employers.

April 11, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

This isn't just a statistic. It’s a warning signal and a call to action. Across the UK, hundreds of thousands of young people are locked out of their first opportunity. Not because they lack ambition. But because systems built to support them are harder to navigate than ever.

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 12, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

If you support young people in any capacity, what are you doing differently this Mental Health Awareness week?

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.

June 4, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

Experts gather for a discussion on how to reduce reoffending

June 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

As more employees balance paid work with ageing and providing unpaid care, it's time employers recognised the pressures of ageing and caring responsibilities as a core workplace issues - not personal ones. Our latest article explores what support looks like in practice, and why simple changes can make a big difference.

June 10, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

Ten years of Wayout: Independent report shows life-changing impact of Way2Learn in prisons

June 10, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Every day, 600 people leave their jobs to care for someone they love. That number isn’t a footnote, it’s a crisis point. We are watching a silent workforce exodus that few leaders are prepared for. One in seven UK employees is already balancing work with unpaid caring duties. And yet most employers have no visibility, no plan, and no strategy.

June 12, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

With a passion for helping others and a clear goal in mind, Kirsty joined the Restart Scheme in Darlington ready to transform her career. Despite having no experience in education, she threw herself into training, upskilling, and job searching - all with one aim: to support children with special educational needs.

June 11, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

From self-doubt to self-belief – Angela joined Fair Start Scotland unsure of her next steps. With the support of Lead Trainer David, she’s grown in confidence, made new friends, and is now feeling hopeful about the future.

July 16, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

From fresh qualifications to his first full-time job, Kyran didn’t waste a single day. With help from the Restart Scheme, he sharpened his CV, boosted his confidence, and landed a Warehouse Operative role at Lidl. Now, he’s back on track, earning, saving for his future, and building a career.

October 10, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

On World Mental Health Day 2025, our Head of Wellbeing, Marina Cadman, shares her reflections on what true access to mental health support could look like.