Employer Information Event – Recruit Well, Retain, Empower

Building a Stronger South Tyneside Together

There are today more people of working-age who are economically inactive for reasons of ill-health and disability than ever before. Many employers already have members of their workforce who are living and working with a work-limiting health condition.

Last year the UK Government produced a white paper called Get Britain Working that outlined plans to decrease economic inactivity by helping people with barriers to work to find employment, and support those in the workplace with health-related conditions remain in employment.

For this to work, local employers need to be involved, with the correct support in place.

Embrace Diversity, Drive Growth

There are many business benefits to fostering diversity and inclusion within the workplace. From fuelling innovation, enhancing retention to creating deeper connections and expanding your business recruitment and talent pool.

A range of employer support is already available to help South Tyneside businesses widen and diversify recruitment pools. Similarly, support is available to help retain staff in the workplace, particularly those who may have health-related conditions.

Let’s work together to unlock the full potential of your workforce and our community.

Please join us, alongside other employers from the borough, for a working lunch and the opportunity to find out about a range of local projects which can benefit your business.

Hear from other South Tyneside businesses about their experiences of employing from previously marginalised groups and diversifying their workforce.

Please book via EventBrite: Employer Information Event – Recruit Well, Retain, Empower Tickets, Fri, Jun 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM | Eventbrite