There is no question that currently recruitment can be very challenging, with many vacancies difficult to fill. On the other hand, there are many people ready and willing to work but they find it difficult to navigate the recruitment process.
Recent research we carried out with the British Chambers of Commerce showed that 63% of businesses do not have a specific recruitment, training or retention plan for specific groups of workers like under 25s, over 50s, disabled or neurodiverse people, or diverse ethnicities.
Surrey Chambers, in conjunction with our Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) team and Surrey County Council, have put together a really exciting event on 14 November, giving businesses an opportunity to look into a number of pools of untapped talent. Titled “Solving the recruitment conundrum”, we will be covering different ways to attract, support and retain employees through various methods, as well as sharing the many ways current staff can be upskilled and motivated.
One of the commodities in short supply for businesses is time so this event promises to cover a vast array of opportunities and support for businesses, delivering a very time-effective solution to recruitment and retention.
By attending this event, businesses will learn about these hidden pools of talent and the support available to access them:
- Neurodiverse applicants
- Returners from care duties
- Early retirees
- People with disabilities
- Ex-military
- Ex-prison
- Ethnic minorities and refugees
We will share some stories about people within these categories who are working, demonstrating how they were able to secure their role and how it works for the employer.
And if that isn’t enough, we will also be showcasing all the fantastic opportunities for upskilling, including:
- Apprenticeships
- Skills Bootcamps
- T Levels
- Free online training
- Free numeracy training
- Other opportunities to help a business
