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 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 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 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 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.