Essex Business Community Pledge

Find support to grow, retain and develop your workforce.

Pillar 2: Removing recruitment barriers

1. Promote jobs to local people

Reach out to a wide local talent pool, removing barriers for those who are disabled or neurodiverse.

Remove stipulations for degrees and other qualifications where these are unnecessary.

2. Use the Essex Opportunities Portal and Apprenticeship Hub

The Essex Opportunities Portal can help to promote and fill your vacancies.

We will help to advertise your opportunities using these services.

3. Tackle gender stereotypes

Use champions, role models and public relations to challenge gender stereotypes. This will help to diversify and strengthen your workforce.

4. Promote entry level jobs

Help future employees to understand different entry routes to your business. Explain clear progression routes for new and existing employees.

We can help you to understand the different entry routes for your industry. This can help to attract talent from a variety of backgrounds.

Commit to Pillar 2 of the Essex Business Community Pledge. Sign the pledge today or request further information.