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GOLD AWARDS FOR NORTH EAST EMPLOYERS. Once again employers from the NE RFCA region have been awarded the MOD’s ERS Gold Awards in recognition of their support to the Armed Forces community. These companies are:
Believe Housing
Bloom Procurement Services
CIPHER Medical
Clearly Drinks
Cleveland Police Force
Darlington Business Club
Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust
Network ThreeSixty t/as DLC Training
NEXUS
North East Business & Innovation Centre (NEBIC)
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns said:
“Our Armed Forces Community make incredible sacrifices to keep the nation safe, and it is only right that they are welcomed and valued in the workplace. This scheme aligns with this government’s determination to renew the nation’s contract with our Armed Forces.
“I would like to thank the nearly 200 organisations that have been recognised with a gold award this year. Their continued support ensures that our Armed Forces Community are given opportunities needed to flourish.”
Brigadier Paul Baker, Chief Executive, North of England RFCA said:
“There has always been great support for the Armed Forces within the North East of England but the number of companies prepared to publicly demonstrate this support is truly heartening proof not only that such support continues, but that it grows, especially in such challenging times. These Gold Employer Recognition Scheme Awards are recognition of the tremendous backing and encouragement these organisations provide to their employees who are also Reservists, Adult Volunteers within the Cadet Forces, Veterans and their families. Thank you, and well done to everyone involved.”
NEARLY 200 ORGANISATIONS ‘WIN GOLD’ FOR SUPPORTING THE ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
- 193 organisations recognised with highest ‘Gold Award’ by UK Government for supporting the Armed Forces community
Winners this year include Expedia.com, Google and B&Q
- Government to renew the nation’s contract with our Armed Forces
Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK Government with the highest badge of honour for supporting the Armed Forces community.
The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award recognises the positive role that employers play in supporting defence and inspiring others to do the same.
This year organisations of all sizes, from all sectors and from across the UK have been successful including Stirling Highland Games, Expedia.com, Google and B&Q.
In total, 33 sectors are represented from Healthcare and Education to Recruitment and Food and Beverage. To win a gold, an organisation must demonstrate exceptional commitment to supporting the armed forces community.
The winners have all been powerful advocates for the Armed Forces Covenant by actively engaging with their peers, encouraging them to employ armed forces personnel, veterans, and their families, and providing robust and sustained support for reservists.
Gold status is also awarded to those who implement HR policies that accommodate the needs of the Armed Forces Community, while continuously promoting this advocacy within their own networks and industry.
The scheme aligns with the new government’s manifesto promise to strengthen support for armed forces communities, including putting the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law and a commitment to create a new Armed Forces Commissioner to improve service life and be a strong, independent voice for service personnel and their families.