Doing business in the right way / Sustainability (ESG) Strategy / 2024 / Page 13
Employability
We are very much reliant on our people
resources and the talent we retain and
attract, and as an ethical business, we
understand the importance of providing
sustainable employment, and the
negative affect long term unemployment
has on individuals, their families, and
the communities around them.
We look to add value in every community
we work in, by creating new opportunities
for great careers and contributing
to local economies. Developing local
employability strategies that include
working with NGOs that support
disadvantaged groups, connecting
with local schools/colleges to support
with education and career prospects,
and providing colleagues with
development opportunities.
Community Engagement
As a 125-year-old business, with family heritage at its core, we have always
cared about making a difference for the long term. Our success is defined
not just by the much-needed quality services we provide, but by the
broader role we play in society.
It is very much within our ability to provide additional support to the communities
where we operate, utilising the skills we have to improve education, provide life
and practical skills, and create opportunities that extend past the door.
We look to create a sustainable legacy that future generations will be proud of,
by supporting local NGOs that can facilitate our ambitions, providing professional
guidance, volunteering, and mentoring for those that need a helping hand in
society, and by investing in social enterprises that emulate our TRUE value of
Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment, improving the lives of those individuals,
groups, and communities who encounter OCS.