December 20, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

Our Head of Employer and Social Value Engagement shares her candid take on having the confidence and vision to engage with potential employees currently serving prison sentences.

December 17, 2024 Posted by: Charlotte

Starting a new life in a new country comes with challenges, especially when it comes to employment. Our blog highlights the barriers refugees face in the UK job market and how support can make all the difference in finding meaningful work.

December 19, 2024 Posted by: Sarah

The people, places and progressive organisations making a difference in 2024.

January 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

How the Social Recruitment Covenant will drive UK labour market transformation in 2025 and beyond.

February 18, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Ever suspect you’ve got untapped creative talent in your team? Dyslexia might be the secret advantage hiding in plain sight. Discover how reframing dyslexia from “challenge” to “superpower” can revolutionise your workplace, boost productivity, and give you an edge. Dive into our latest post to see why 1 in 10 employees quietly hold a key to next-level innovation and how you can unleash it.

April 22, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

Emma Grigson, Partnerships & Social Value Solutions Director at PeoplePlus, reflects on how the new Social Value Model and Procurement Act will drive access to good work for all.

April 24, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

On the surface, many workplaces appear to be thriving. Meetings run smoothly, people are polite, conflict is rare. Leaders might look around and think, "We're doing well." But there's a question that doesn't get asked often enough: Is the harmony real? Or is it false?

May 7, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

Some of the UK’s best candidates never make it past the first screen. Not because they lack motivation. Not because they’re underqualified. But because old systems quietly screen them out. By postcode. By name. By a CV that doesn’t follow the ‘right’ path. And we act surprised when roles stay unfilled. If you’ve already made the shift, hiring for potential, not just polish: you’re not the problem. You’re part of the solution.

June 6, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

As more employees balance paid work with ageing and providing unpaid care, it's time employers recognised the pressures of ageing and caring responsibilities as a core workplace issues - not personal ones. Our latest article explores what support looks like in practice, and why simple changes can make a big difference.

July 11, 2025 Posted by: Sarra

As AI Rises, We Can’t Let Inclusion Fall Behind It’s a defining moment for technology and for society. Artificial intelligence (AI) is moving fast. Investment is booming. Tools are being adopted across hiring, health, education, and public services. But as we pour time, money, and energy into AI, we’re seeing something else shrink: our collective commitment to inclusion. At a recent King’s College London panel, a simple but powerful warning was shared: DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion) is going down, just as AI is going up. And if we’re not careful, the gains we’ve made on equity could be quietly erased by the systems we’re building next. This isn’t just a concern for tech companies. It’s a challenge for all of us, especially those working to create fairer opportunities in employment, education, and society.

October 10, 2025 Posted by: Sarah

On World Mental Health Day 2025, our Head of Wellbeing, Marina Cadman, shares her reflections on what true access to mental health support could look like.