The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support Defence and inspire others to do the same. The scheme encompasses bronze, silver and gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to defence and the armed forces community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
Impact Group UK signed the Armed Forces Covenant on the 15th August 2023, and so today we are delighted to report that we have received a Bronze Award Certificate from the Ministry of Defence to recognise our pledge to support our armed forces.
Our organisation is committed to the growth and development of defence personnel and advocates for the armed forces community.
This certificate is evidence of our pledge to foster an environment where existing or serving community members can feel safe, grow and feel supported. We’re passionate about creating opportunities for this community and are honoured to have received this recognition.
We pledge to support defence personnel in a variety of ways, including:
Openness to hiring reservists and veterans of the armed forces, including the sick, injured and wounded
Openness to hiring the spouses or partners of cadets
Openness to hiring cadet instructors
The signing of the Armed Forces Covenant, which pledges that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the armed forces and their families should be treated fairly and with respect in the communities, economies and societies they serve
What is the Bronze award?
To qualify for the Bronze award, an organisation must adopt an open hire policy and uphold the values of the Armed Forces Covenant, which outlines the nation’s commitment to those who serve in the name of our country and their families.
We are proud to have achieved this award and appreciate this recognition of our long term work within the defence sector. We always strive to create a fair and inclusive environment in our organisation and will continue to work hard to support those who protect our country.
Please visit the Ministry of Defence website for more information about the scheme.
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