The partnership aims to provide work opportunities for 500 people from these backgrounds, with plans to roll out successful initiatives nationally.
The Government has launched regional Employment Councils to support offenders serving sentences in the community into work, with backing from major employers including Greggs, Iceland and COOK.
KPMG UK partners with the government to employ prison leavers, aiming to reduce reoffending and address labor shortages, setting an example for other major businesses in the UK.
The CIPD Trust introduces a guide supporting the employment of individuals with convictions, highlighting the potential benefits to businesses and contributions to societal change.
A recent Novus study reveals strong public support in the UK for companies that hire ex-offenders.
Sodexo's new study reveals that while UK businesses struggle with significant vacancies, there's increasing openness to hiring ex-offenders, supported by the 'Starting Fresh' campaign, which aims to guide businesses in utilising this largely untapped workforce.