Businesses across Cumbria are being encouraged to discover how the government-funded Connect to Work programme can help them access motivated local talent, strengthen their workforce and support employees to thrive.
Delivered with support from Inspira, Connect to Work helps employers recruit and retain people with disabilities, health conditions or other complex needs. It can also support existing employees who may be facing health or personal challenges that could affect their ability to remain in work.
Dedicated support for employers and employees
When a business recruits through Connect to Work, the new employee can receive support from a dedicated Employment Specialist, who works closely with the individual, employer and wider team.
Support can include:
- Induction and onboarding
- Training and development
- Career planning and progression
- Reasonable adjustments
- Inclusive recruitment
- Workplace culture
- Employee retention
This means employers don’t have to navigate the process alone. The Employment Specialist can provide practical, tailored support to help new employees settle into their roles and develop their careers.
Support for existing employees
Connect to Work isn’t only about recruitment. The programme can also help businesses support existing members of staff who are experiencing health or personal challenges that could affect their ability to stay in work.
An Employment Specialist can provide tailored guidance and help identify practical solutions to support employees to remain in their roles and continue to succeed.
Building a stronger, more inclusive workforce
Connect to Work takes the time to understand individual businesses and helps match employers with people whose skills, goals and potential align with their vacancies.
For businesses, this can help to:
- Access motivated local talent
- Save time and reduce recruitment costs
- Improve employee retention
- Build a more diverse workforce
- Create a more inclusive workplace
Whether you’re taking your first steps towards becoming a more inclusive employer or are already a Disability Confident organisation, Connect to Work can provide additional support.
Find out more
If your business is looking to recruit local talent or would like support with retaining an existing employee, Connect to Work could help.
Contact Inspira to find out more:
📞 0345 658 8647
📧 CTWEnquiries@Inspira.org.uk
Open your doors to local talent, support your people and strengthen your workforce.