Employer resources

Want to be an outstanding employer?

Support and resources for recruiting, retaining and nurturing your workforce for long term growth.

Articles

Practical tips and case studies for employers.

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Employer resources
Tips

Building a resilient workforce

Enhance your leadership skills to better support your workforce, and improve your organisation’s ability to respond to market changes.

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Employer resources
Tips

Bridging the skills gap with reverse mentoring

How reverse mentoring can address skills shortages in the West Midlands and support long-term business growth.

Case study
Employer resources

A&M EDM’s role in promoting employee health and wellbeing

See the free Thrive at Work programme's impact on employee health, wellbeing, and inclusive practices.

Case study
Employer resources

Engineering firm achieves positive cultural shift

Learn how this West Midlands business made improvements for the benefit of their staff and the growth of the company.

Employee wellbeing accreditation and resources

Improve productivity by keeping your workforce well.

Thrive at Work helps you create a workplace that promotes employee health and wellbeing. It focuses on key organisational enablers of health such as attendance management policies and procedures, and promoting healthy lifestyles.

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Essential reading for employers

Investing in people.

Foster a culture of inclusivity for the benefit of your staff and your business

A small business guide to inclusivity and diversity

8 simple strategies for enhancing employee performance

Practical advice you can implement in your business

Unlock talent with age-inclusive hiring

How older workers can help SMEs overcome staffing challenges

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Talk to a Business Adviser for free

Get support with recruitment, skills and staff wellbeing from one of our advisers. They can help you ensure you're meeting your obligations as an employer as your business grows.