This landmark initiative brings together hundreds of organisations across the UK that share a commitment to support individuals facing barriers to employment.
In 2021 Compass launched ‘Our Social Promise’ – an ambition to positively impact one million lives by 2030, which includes a focus on creating meaningful job opportunities, supporting people with career progression and helping people from the local communities it operates in.
Launched in 2023, the Social Partner Hub has now resulted in paid employment for over 220 people who were previously struggling to gain employment and over 1,000 people have received help with job interview training and guidance.
Compass has also supported people into roles through Sector Work Based Academies, programmes within its Xcelerate with Edgbaston regional skills and learning hub and offering a broad range of entry level apprenticeships.
Sophie Smith, chief people officer at Compass Group UK & Ireland, said: “Signing the Social Recruitment Covenant reflects our unwavering commitment to inclusivity and our belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive.
“We are proud to be a people centred organisation, where many of our roles don’t require specific qualifications and we are able to provide on the job training and career pathways. This positions us perfectly to help people into work and invest in their development.
“We are committed to offering everyone the opportunity to progress, regardless of their background. Attracting, supporting, and nurturing a diverse workforce has numerous benefits – for individuals, for our organisational success, and for the good of society. We’re proud to be part of this important initiative.”