Category: ERSA

Employability Day 2023 takes place on Fri 30 June

Written by ERSA - https://ersa.org.uk/empday23/ This year's theme is #WorkingForBetterWork The UK labour market is transforming in front of us. 4.4 million people worked in the gig economy last year; working from home is now the norm for many sectors of the economy; in-work poverty and universal credit; economic inactivity and the flight of older … Continue reading Employability Day 2023 takes place on Fri 30 June →

ERSA members invited to South Yorkshire regional meeting at SYHA on Tues 9 May

By Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Date/Time: Tue, 9 May 2023 13:00 - 15:00 BST Venue: South Yorkshire Housing Association Ltd, 152 Rockingham Street Sheffield City Centre S1 4EB Members of the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) are invited to join the employment support sector trade body at an in-person event at South Yorkshire Housing Association on … Continue reading ERSA members invited to South Yorkshire regional meeting at SYHA on Tues 9 May →

Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb

In collaboration with Resurgo and ERSA, DWP is holding a virtual event to discuss the outcomes of Resurgo's participation in DWP's Employment Data Lab. Resurgo, a London based charity, took part in DWP's Employment Data Lab through its Spear Programme which was aimed at NEET young people. The event will hear from Resurgo about its … Continue reading Resurgo and DWP’s Employment Data Lab event on Mon 6 Feb →

SAMEE charity launches nationwide self-employment support programme for people with SEND

Article posted on ERSA https://ersa.org.uk/news/ Find the link to the article here Bournemouth’s SAMEE (Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship) charity is set to roll out the UK’s first accredited Self-Employment Support Programme to help support people with special educational needs (SEN), not just in Dorset but nationwide. This brand new, flexible programme, branded as ‘You’ve … Continue reading SAMEE charity launches nationwide self-employment support programme for people with SEND →

ERSA event: Employer Engagement Forum: Solutions for Young People and Employers on Weds 9 Nov

ERSA has an upcoming event on Wednesday 9 November entitled Employer Engagement Forum: Solutions for Young People and Employers. 9 November, 9-10.30am Agenda: Focus will be on young people and employers, with examples of innovative solutions Please share with your delivery partners and networks, everyone welcome! For a slot on the agenda or to suggest future … Continue reading ERSA event: Employer Engagement Forum: Solutions for Young People and Employers on Weds 9 Nov →

ERSA & Centre for Ageing Better back investment in employment support for over-50s

The government's planned investment in employment support is a welcome development, according to the Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) and the Centre for Ageing Better. Some £22 million will be invested in new measures to tackle unemployment amongst the over 50s on benefits, with jobseeekers in this cohort receiving more one-to-one support at jobcentres to … Continue reading ERSA & Centre for Ageing Better back investment in employment support for over-50s →

ERSA survey: Linking skills and employability provision

Written by the Employment Related Services Association With the support of Shaw Trust and in partnership with AELP, ERSA is working on a piece of research on better linking skills and employability provision.  As part of this, we would be grateful for your participation in a short survey of up to 10 minutes, which will … Continue reading ERSA survey: Linking skills and employability provision →

International Day of People with Disabilities reflection by ERSA

Written by the Employment Related Services Association International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) bulletin Some 69% of disabled adults say their work has been affected by the pandemic, rising to 89% of disabled young people aged 18-25One in five (19%) of employers are less likely to hire a disabled person, with more than two … Continue reading International Day of People with Disabilities reflection by ERSA →

Still Locked Out: Breaking down the barriers to disability inclusive employment by Leonard Cheshire

Written by Employment Related Services Association In October 2020 Leonard Cheshire published their “Locked Out of the Labour Market” research, warning that the Covid-19 pandemic was set to have a negative impact on the employment prospects and economic inclusion of disabled people unless urgent action was taken. The former Minister for Disabled People was kind … Continue reading Still Locked Out: Breaking down the barriers to disability inclusive employment by Leonard Cheshire →

ERSA Event: Inclusively supporting the wellbeing of neurodiverse colleagues in a hybrid world of work

Written by the Employment Related Services Association As we make the transition to a hybrid or blended model of working, it’s more important than ever that employers understand the impact this could have on neurodiverse colleagues.Responding to this need, Make A Difference Media is proud to announce its next free to attend interactive workshop: “Supporting … Continue reading ERSA Event: Inclusively supporting the wellbeing of neurodiverse colleagues in a hybrid world of work →

Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept)

On 30 September 10:00-11:30, the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) will be hosting an online event which aims to look at ways to reduce age bias and discrimination in the recruitment process. This joint event, by the Centre for Ageing Better and the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR), will … Continue reading Improving the recruitment of older workers webinar with NIESR (30 Sept) →