Why Employability Day Fills Us with Hope and Heartache
June 20, 2025Posted by:
Every year on Employability Day, our LinkedIn feeds shine with stories of people overcoming barriers to meaningful work. We celebrate achievements such as a young parent returning to the workforce after years of caregiving, an ex offender excelling in a second chance role, or a graduate with disabilities thriving in a supportive environment. These successes give us hope proof that inclusive hiring transforms lives and strengthens organisations.
Yet, alongside this optimism comes heartache. For every success story highlighted on Employability Day, many talented individuals remain sidelined. With over 9 million people that are economically inactive - that’s an extraordinary 21.3% of working-age adults.
In some regions, businesses struggle to fill vacancies while capable, motivated people remain unemployed or economically inactive. This paradox jobs without people, and people without jobs underscores the urgency for Good Employers to act on behalf of all job seekers, not just the few who make headlines.
The Human Cost of Inaction
Employment is more than a pay cheque, it provides belonging and purpose.
Without work, self-esteem suffers, mental wellbeing declines, and social connections weaken.
Imagine introducing yourself to a workplace or employer after six months, without new experiences to share. It hurts.
- A single, supportive role can transform someone’s life overnight, shifting them from isolation to inclusion.
- Avoid treating unemployment solely as a skills deficit; overlooking confidence, community, and connection.
The Good Employer Advantage
Inclusive hiring isn’t charity it’s a strategic differentiator.
Good Employers understand that:
- Productivity soars – Neurodiverse teams deliver up to 1.4 × output, and enjoy 90 % retention.
- Contracts follow values – Public sector procurements increasingly score bids on social value; inclusive hiring delivers.
- Employer brand strengthens – Companies known for inclusion double their applicant pools while competitors burn budgets on recruitment.
Once barriers are removed, the business case for inclusion is self evident
Avoid hiding behind “culture fit” as an excuse to screen out diverse talent.
How PeoplePlus Simplifies Inclusive Hiring
PeoplePlus converts barriers into business wins. We address four critical challenges that often stall even the most well-intentioned hiring teams:
- Belief – Employment gaps erode confidence. Our one-to-one coaching and peer groups replace “Why bother?” with “Why not me?” so candidates arrive ready to succeed
- Skill – We co-design concise, training aligned with real job requirements. Participants log in and add value from day one.
- Access – Hidden disabilities should never derail a career. We navigate Access to Work, offer sensory friendly assessments, and keep exceptional candidates in play.
- Location – The postcode lottery ends here. Our nationwide, hybrid talent pools bring the best candidates to your doorstep.
Good Employers value this model because it’s more cost effective than turnover and quicker than conventional recruitment, all while enhancing social value credentials.
We know #WhatWeDoMatters turning commitment into impact and proving Good Employer status in practice, not just in posts.
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June 20, 2025Posted by:
