Unlock cautiously welcomes incentives for employers who take on young adults
Thursday, 09 July 2020
Unlock welcomes the Chancellor’s summer statement, in particular, incentivising employers to create training placements and apprenticeships for young adults. This age group has been significantly affected by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic – by mid-June, around a third of 18-24 year olds had been furloughed or made redundant. The ‘Kickstart’ scheme means 16-24 year
- Published in Childhood criminal records, financial incentives, Latest, What DBS disclose
Blog – Looking to the future: incentivising employment of people with convictions
Monday, 01 June 2020
It’s fair to say 2020 has been a year of major change – and we’re only halfway through. Whether you’ve been adapting to home working, learning a new skill, or embracing your natural hair, we’re all dealing with change. That can be challenging but there’s a sense that this moment is a portal to the
- Published in Employment, Esmee, News & Media, Unlock publications, Unlock's blog
Financial incentives to encourage employers
Wednesday, 23 May 2018
In our priorities for government, we highlight financial incentives as a key way that government can support business and encourage employers to recruit people leaving prison or on probation and people with unspent convictions. Many businesses are fearful of hiring people with a criminal record. 75% of companies admit to discriminating against applicants who declare
- Published in Employment, financial incentives, News on policy issues, Unlock publications