November 7, 2024 Posted by: Jenna

We officially launched the Social Recruitment Covenant with a landmark event attended by over 150 employers and MPs.

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

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 27, 2024 Posted by: Sarra

What if the end of the road wasn’t the end at all? For thousands behind bars, education is turning incarceration into transformation, rewriting stories of struggle into chapters of hope. From untapped talent to thriving communities, discover how second chances are changing lives, businesses, and society. Ready to unlock the power of potential? Read on.

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.

January 17, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

Social value is top of the agenda for our SRAG attendees at the Q1 Summit

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.

April 8, 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.

March 21, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Proving there’s no innovation without collaboration

March 25, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Celebrating the first SRAG Ambassador Charter Mark Award

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.

May 1, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

At 22 years old, Rose had never been in employment. After two years of working with the Jobcentre, she was still unsure how to take the next step into the world of work. That’s when her Work Coach introduced her to The Restart Scheme, explaining how it could help build her confidence and provide tailored support with job searching and applications.

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 16, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

The Community Wealth Advocacy Group gathers at RSBi, a Leading Glasgow Social Enterprise, to Champion Inclusive Employment.

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 6, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

JGW+ participant Kodie partnered with Sacyr UK & Ireland to design a recycling solution, promoting sustainability on-site and in the community.

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.

June 27, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

Our latest SRAG event in Birmingham did what matters most - bringing employers and community together, opening up real job opportunities, and making space for proper conversations.

June 30, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

After escaping modern slavery, David rebuilt his confidence, learned new skills, and found fair employment with support from PeoplePlus.

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: Charlotte

When Fatuma moved to Scotland, she was ready to build a new life for her and her son. But the pandemic changed everything.

July 11, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Reflections from the SRAG Summit in July 2025 in Bedford Sixth Form College - where employers, educators and change-makers came together to turn inclusion into long-term impact.

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 15, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

Read about how Severn Trent Water scooped Gold, and what really happens at an assessment

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.

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.

October 9, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

At St James’ Park, SRAG members and partners turned conversation into action - launching the Justice Recruitment Advocacy Group and sharing ideas on inclusion and opportunity.