G4S Secure Solutions (UK) has become a founder member of The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group which champions greater participation by people with disadvantaged backgrounds in the recruitment market.
Social recruitment is an approach to hiring that positively impacts every part of society and the economy by moving unemployed people, who are furthest away from the labour market, into sustainable jobs.
These disadvantaged groups include people from within BAME communities, young people ‘Not in Education, Employment, or Training’ (NEET), unpaid carers, ex-offenders, those in low socioeconomic groups and people with long-term health and disability challenges.
Becoming a member of The Social Recruitment Advocacy Group will underpin the ‘people’ pillar of the G4S social value programme and, as part of the affiliation, G4S has been accredited to silver status.
This means that G4S can demonstrate an open recruitment policy that encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for roles.
In addition, G4S is required to evidence active partnerships with local and national organisations that exist to support the employability of people who face barriers in the labour market.
G4S already has a number of social value initiatives underway, working with its Social Value Partner, PeoplePlus, including:-
Social value is the key thread that runs through all of our recruitment activities. It is critical to our talent and acquisition strategy.
Bridget Brookfield, HR Director, G4S Secure Solutions UK, says: “Social value is the key thread that runs through all of our recruitment activities.
For information on careers with G4S, visit https://www.g4s.com/en-gb/careers.
"We are committed to improving social value to benefit local communities by supporting local people into employment and this reflects our values in maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.”
During the coming weeks, G4S will be celebrating some of the individuals who have begun a career in security as a result of its social advocacy recruitment programme.
For information on careers with G4S, visit https://www.g4s.com/en-gb/careers.
