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Join our upcoming webinar to discover how Fair Chance Employment can help SMEs thrive.

Founded and funded by employers, for employers, Fair Chance exist to make the recruitment and progression of people with criminal records safe, sustainable and normal.

The East Midlands is facing a significant labour market challenge. With approximately 61,000 job vacancies—of which more than a third are deemed ‘hard-to-fill’—the region is grappling with a widening skills gap that is putting immense pressure on SMEs.

Yet, the region does not have a labour shortage: there are currently more than 90,000 working-age individuals seeking employment—around 1.5 for every job vacancy. The challenge for SMEs is how to connect ready and willing workers with the jobs they need to fill.

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Join us to:

- Hear from businesses that have successfully integrated Fair Chance hiring.

- Learn how inclusive recruitment can help solve your workforce challenges.

- Understand the practical steps to getting started.

By embracing Fair Chance hiring, SMEs can address skills shortages while also improving their bottom line. Here’s why more businesses are getting on board:

- Reduced recruitment costs – partnering with employment support organisations can streamline hiring, providing pre-screened candidates and reduce recruitment expenses.

- Improved staff retention – employees with criminal records often show higher loyalty and job satisfaction, leading to lower turnover and reduced training costs.

- Enhanced company reputation – inclusive hiring enhances brand perception and attracts customers and clients who value ethical business practices.

- Competitive advantage – the new Procurement Act places greater emphasis on social impact, meaning businesses engaged in Fair Chance hiring may benefit when bidding for public sector contracts.

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This event is available for: Anybody

26th March 2025

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Online

FREE

Members must Sign in / Register to purchase member only tickets

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*All our business prices are excluding VAT at 20%.

For further information on this event, please contact The Policy Team on 0333 320 0333 or email policy@emc-dnl.co.uk

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