Employment brings positive change for individuals, society, and businesses. It helps people grow personally, boosts their well-being, and strengthens communities. Employment also supports economic stability and drives progress in society. When individuals succeed, businesses grow too, fueled by a dedicated and skilled workforce. In essence, employment is a tide that raises all boats.
However, many people face significant barriers to finding work. Individuals with disabilities often encounter societal barriers, lack of support, and accessibility issues. Language barriers can hold back those from non-English-speaking backgrounds, limiting their opportunities. Refugees struggle to integrate into new societies and find work. Additionally, people affected by homelessness and deprivation often find it hard to gain stable employment due to a lack of resources and support.
At Bidvest Noonan, we believe that helping people improve their employability is one of the best ways to drive positive social change. We work very hard to make a difference in this area and are proud to have helped many thousands of people gain the benefits of employment.
To address these challenges, we provide support for individuals with disabilities through our partnerships with organisations like Rehab Enterprise. We have helped colleagues from diverse backgrounds improve their language skills, enhancing their career prospects. Collaborations with programmes such as EPIC and Employment4All offer essential job training and opportunities for disadvantaged groups.
We run programmes to support further education and boost our own people’s skills. Continuous learning and development benefit our people and helps us to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
At Bidvest Noonan, we are committed to creating opportunities and making a positive impact. To learn more about our initiatives and the difference we are making, we invite you to read our Employability Report. In this report, you’ll find information about our work in the following areas:
- Employability Enablement, our initiatives to support refugees, individuals with disabilities, and people with other challenges.
- Community Support, our work in areas such as the circular economy, veteran support, and the promotion of the Living Wage.
- Investing in Our People, highlighting our dedication to employee growth, language support, and well-being.
- Championing Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, our strategies and initiatives to promote diversity and inclusion.