More Than Just a Job

Brightwork Director Shan Saba discusses with us; race, cultural difference, ethnic diversity and modern slavery - a fascinating insight to these topics in the workplace.

In this episode, Arlene Callan, Director for PeoplePlus Scotland, talks about how, through Employability programmes such as Fair Start Scotland they have helped thousands of people. Alongside host Sarah Proctor, she also discusses how having highly experienced teams and invaluable relationships with partners, has been key to their success - changing lives, and creating social value.

Viki Carpenter, Director and Founder of community interest company, The Association of Accessible Employers, (AAE), talks about what drives her passion for challenging and helping employers to make the workplace an environment where everyone can thrive. The AAE is a #SRAG (PeoplePlus Social Recruitment Advocacy Group) partner, providing Members with insight and support on actions they can take that quickly stack up benefits. Viki is also member of the #SRAG working group creating a toolkit of resources on Neurodiversity in the workplace alongside Morrison Water Services, Anglian Water and the PeoplePlus Social Value Solutions Manager, Dr Craig Corrigan.

Host Sarah Proctor is joined by PeoplePlus' Social Value Director Emma Grigson and Head of Employer Management Liz Squire. In this episode they discuss why social recruitment matters, how employers can do it one person at a time creating a significant ripple effect and how our 'Social Recruitment Advocacy Group' is leading the way in how to get it right.

In Episode 2, Darren talks with PeoplePlus' Managing Director Kenny Boyle about the changes in the world of work, how socially responsible recruitment is at the forefront of employers minds, and the role education and training providers play in helping individuals get the skills they need to move into sustainable employment.