Find out how Youth Employment UK can support your organisation’s EDI goals and how to get in touch with our team.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is a critical focus for employers to ensure employment and training is fair and accessible for everyone. When developing and strengthening EDI within your organisation, you’ll be aiming to achieve these key objectives:
1. Creating inclusive environments
Creating a space where people feel safe, valued, and a sense of belonging brings out the best in people, and allows everyone to reach their full potential.
2. Legal Compliance and Protection
The Equality Act 2010 in the UK provides legal protection for 9 protected characteristics including age, gender, disability and race. You have a legal responsibility to create inclusive and fair policies and practices.
3. Business Success and Objectives
Implementing stronger EDI throughout your organisation benefits your business. Here are just some of the ways it creates success:
- Employee satisfaction and engagement: prioritising EDI leads to happier employees, improved morale and higher productivity
- Recruitment and talent acquisition: diverse talent pools enhance recruitment efforts, bringing fresh perspectives and skills
- Reducing bias: EDI practices minimise bias during hiring, promoting fairness
- Understanding your employees’ needs: addressing diverse needs ensures a supportive work environment
- Customer service: cultural awareness improves interactions with diverse customer bases
- Innovation and creativity: diverse teams drive innovation and breakthroughs through different perspectives and solutions.
How Youth Employment UK Can Support Your EDI Goals
Here are 5 reasons why joining Youth Employment UK’s membership service will benefit employers who want to develop their EDI strategies:
1. Utilise youth voice data
Our annual Youth Voice Census report collects the voices of thousands of young people across the UK and shares their experiences of what does/doesn’t work in study, work and life. Understanding these diverse experiences and how young people with protected characteristics experience the transition between education and employment can be used to update current policies and procedures.
2. Measure and monitor your youth employment practice
Members can access and complete our annual Good Youth Employment Benchmark, a first of its kind, digital tool. Evaluate where you are meeting the Good Youth Employment Standards, measure your year-on-year performance, and compare your organisation against other employers of your sector, region and size.
3. Access quality employer support
Use our tools, guidance and best practice resources to be an excellent employer for young talent and get recognition for your commitment by displaying your Good Youth Employment Badge. Young people know they can find Youth Friendly Employers wherever they see this badge.
4. Get recruitment support
Receive specialised support by showcasing your brand and placing your opportunities in front of our diverse audience of young people on an interactive UK opportunity finder.
5. Connect with our partners
We work with schools, colleges, youth organisations and specialist providers including faith schools, hospital schools, NEET providers, disability support specialists and more. Be a part of this community working together to understand and drive positive change.
Work with the youth employment experts
Learn how to improve EDI within your organisation, and reach and attract a diverse group of young talent by using our expertise and resources.
Email members@youthemployment.org.uk or complete the enquiry form to find out more.
