Recommended Providers & Links

Hiring without the bias - Be Applied

Applied provides software that empowers teams to make hiring decisions based on data, with a process candidates love.

Biases can lead us to make less-than-perfect hiring decisions, meaning the best candidates can fall through the cracks. Applied turns inclusive recruitment into a science. Their hiring software tests the real skills needed for each job, so you can eliminate bias and find your ideal candidate.

They also offer a job description analysis tool highlights any instances of bias to give you the best possible chance of converting talented candidates.

Recruiting Ex-Offenders

Ban The Box - a Business in the Community campaign calls on UK employers to give ex-offenders a fair chance to compete for jobs. Companies that sign up commit to removing any tick box from job application forms that asks about criminal convictions and, if necessary, moving this question to later in the recruitment process so they fairly consider applicants’ skills, experience and ability to do the job.

You can also find useful resources and information on recruiting ex-offenders on the Unlock website.

Chatbot - ubisend

ubisend is a UK-based chatbot and automation platform. Their overarching goal is to automate what should be automated, removing the repetitive and mundane to allow humans to shine through the work only they are capable of achieving. Theirs is not 'just' a chatbot platform. It also has live chat, ticketing, and document searching functionalities. It can integrate with any HR system. Their chatbots can live and operate on channels like websites, Microsoft Teams, Facebook Workplace, and more.

Plus the chatbot platform offers true flexibility. Rather than leaving you with a forced solution, ubisend provides a flexible framework that enables you to create exactly what your HR department needs. You can customise your bot, in your own time, at no extra cost.

HRIS - Evalu-8

I was genuinely excited the first time I saw this HRIS - newly developed by HR professionals, all in one, and really intuitive to use. Evalu-8 is suitable for businesses of any size, industry or location; it is comprehensive, easy to use, yet affordable.  As they say, let the software do the hard work for you…

Data visualisation

Tableau is a visual analytics platform, helping you make the most of your data. It delivers a powerful and flexible dashboard for your information.

Training Providers

AKD Solutions are an award-winning, global, organisational change consultancy, who fuel that brilliance through innovative, disruptive, fun and challenging solutions. They collaborate to create bespoke solutions that are relevant and impactful to your organisation only. Their ‍areas of expertise include; leadership, cultural transformation, customer experience, conflict resolution, and, particularly, diversity and inclusion.

For D&I training specific to the Engineering and Construction industries, Equal Engineers can provide training that meets the needs of your workforce. They offer courses tailored to your organisations requirements, workshop facilitation, inspiring keynote speeches and panel discussions, which can be delivered live virtually, in-person or as e-learning modules.

Trainer Bubble are a leading, global provider of e-learning and blended solutions; available in a range of financial packages. They provide a comprehensive range of over 100 training courses for a wide range of business needs. They work with all manner of companies, from SMEs to large corporates, operating in all sectors. The latest courses available from Trainer Bubble include Gap Analysis, Change Management, Developing Resilience and Working Successfully From Home.

EDI Specialists

Fantastic resources from a woman on a mission, Katie Neeves, all things trans. For anything from awareness to training and support to mentoring.

Equal Engineers supplying knowledge, training and resources for any organisations in the engineering and technology sectors.

Employment Lawyers - Spencer Shaw

I have worked with Spencer Shaw Solicitors one and off since Ian Jones founded the company in 2007 and there is no-one I would rather have on my side in an employment claim. Hopefully you never need the services of an employment lawyer but, if you do, I strongly recommend contacting Spencer Shaw Solicitors.

Mental wellbeing support

MIND are the mental health charity. They have some fantastic resources including case stories, an A to Z of articles on a variety of conditions and medications, and workplace advice. The A to Z information can be particularly useful for supporting an employee with a new or newly diagnosed condition.

Mates in Mind charity, particularly aimed at male mental health in the construction industry. Mates in Mind – Improving your workplace mental health

Stress guidance, information and a great new toolkit are all available from the HSE. The guidance includes their management standards and risk assessment materials, the toolkit supports employers to promote helpful talking in the workplace.

Physical wellbeing support

Macmillan Cancer Support offer some great guidance and information for employers of staff who have been diagnosed with cancer.

Useful information from the Royal College of Surgeons on typical recovery times from surgery and relevant support for employees returning to work after common operations.

Financial support for employees needing disability adjustments in the workplace may be available to employers through Access to Work.

Financial wellbeing support

Are financial worries keeping you up at night or causing stress? You can get advice and support from various free sources including Step Change, National Debtline, Money Saving Expert and Virgin Money Red.

Are you close to retirement and/or planning how much pension you will have? Then check out Pension Potential as a first step.

Domestic Violence

Concerned about a member of your team? Or just want to know more? Check out the fantastic resources from the Employers’ Initiative on Domestic Abuse (EIDA) or consider joining as a member.

Contractor Engagement - Contora

Contora provides a collaboration platform allowing contractors and clients to operate on a common framework. Whether you are managing off-payroll resources, project milestone deliverables or supplier performance, this platform is the solution that brings all parties seamlessly together – for the benefit of everyone involved.

The Contora platform provides an all-party, common way of working for managing statements of work, from initial creation, review and approval through to final sign-off and invoice approvals, keeping all your contractor records in one place.