Organisations 'win gold' for supporting armed forces community
193 organisations recognised with highest 바카라 사이트楪old Award바카라 사이트� by UK 바카라 사이트 for supporting the Armed Forces community.
Nearly 200 organisations have been recognised by the UK 바카라 사이트 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 government바카라 사이트檚 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.
Minister for Veterans and People, Alistair Carns said:
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B&Q CEO Graham Bell said:
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Managing Director of Manx Radio, Christopher Sully, said:
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바카라 사이트淭o win a Gold award from the Ministry of Defence, employers must provide 10 extra paid days leave for reservists, and have supportive HR policies in place for reservists, veterans, Cadet Force adult volunteers and the spouses and partners of those serving in the Armed Forces.바카라 사이트�