November 29, 2024 Posted by: Jenna

Our final SRAG Summit of the year was 'the best yet'

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

Experience matters. Our blog explores why retaining older workers is vital for businesses, highlighting the unique skills, knowledge, and value they bring to the workplace. Discover why age-inclusive strategies are a win for everyone.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

What exactly are employability programmes, and how can they help you find work? We are here to explain how these programmes provide support, skills, and opportunities to get you job-ready and into meaningful employment.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Learning doesn’t stop when school ends! Here are some highlights on the importance of lifelong learning, showing how continuous development can open doors, boost careers, and enrich lives at any age.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Did you know volunteering can do more than just help others? Explore how giving your time can boost your career, build skills, and expand your network. Discover the surprising benefits of volunteering today!

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.

December 18, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

Social Value as an economic currency that elevates organisations and cuts through uncertainty.

January 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

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

January 7, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

See how PeoplePlus sparked change that strengthened families and communities1 Million Lives Transformed: Join Us in Changing the Nation.

January 9, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

Every January brings a surge of optimism, yet many of us watch our resolutions fade by February. What if 2025 could be different?

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.

March 3, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

As National Careers Week 2025 kicks off, it's clear that the professional landscape is undergoing a significant transformation. Social value is a central business function - and its under heightened scrutiny. But are social value skills keeping up?

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.

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 16, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

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

May 19, 2025 Posted by: Jodie

Did you know 1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have a diagnosis? Dementia Action Week (19–25 May 2025) focuses on the importance of early diagnosis. At PeoplePlus, we support this indirectly through the innovative Gloucestershire Carers Hub, which provides practical help and advice to unpaid carers - many of whom care for someone living with dementia. For professionals, this week is a timely prompt to think not just about people with dementia, but also about the unpaid carers often hidden in plain sight in our workplaces and communities.

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.

May 30, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

With the Procurement Act 2023 and the new Social Value Model (PPN 002) coming into force by October, readiness can't be put off any longer. In this article, Rachel Richards, Social Value Operations, PeoplePlus, outlines how a new 4-hour online training offer - delivered by PeoplePlus strategic partner ANTZ - equips bid teams and delivery leads with the clarity, language, and tools needed to meet the moment. This isn’t theory. It’s practical preparation for the future of procurement.

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 9, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

How PeoplePlus and the Gloucestershire Carers Hub are changing the way we support unpaid carers.

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 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 13, 2025 Posted by: Charlotte

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that PeoplePlus has been named the winner of the Equity and Inclusion Award at the prestigious Wales Business Awards 2025.

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: 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 2, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

Business founder visits HMP Littlehey to offer real-world advice to learners exploring self-employment.

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: 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.

August 12, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Roman’s journey is proof of what’s possible when potential meets the right person, in the right place, at the right time - and why Rise Up is challenging us all to be five to ten percent better.

August 14, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

9 men graduate from 12-week rugby league inspired course

September 5, 2025 Posted by: Jenna

A chance to celebrate the many ways we can give back to our communities.

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.