The Growth Company shortlisted for 3 Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) Awards

Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Posted By The Growth Company

The Growth Company is delighted to be shortlisted for 3 Employment Related Services Association (ERSA) awards this year. Many headlines report that unemployment in the UK is at its lowest level for many years, however, society is still feeling the effects of the pandemic – making it another hard year for those that work in the Employment sector. The ERSA Awards spotlight the hard work, innovation and determination shown by those shortlisted to help the people in need get worthwhile employment.

Nominations

JETS Team – Team of the Year – Hidden Heroes

This award, sponsored by entitledto, is for those working behind the scenes to enable services such as IT/digital, service design, research and evidence.

Tourism and Hospitality Talent Hub – Sector Innovator of the Year

This award, sponsored by Genius Within, is to recognise an organisation that has pioneered innovative approaches and solutions within the employment support market.

Employment Legal Advice Service – Community Partner of the Year

This award, sponsored by Saffron Interactive, is for organisations working together to form partnerships that support the local communities already furthest from the labour market.

“I’m really proud that the hard work and innovation by our teams at The Growth Company and our partners has been recognised. The employment sector is often the unsung hero of support provision and I’m delighted that through these awards, we’re able to shine a light on the impact the sector has.”

Naomi Ilagoswa Board Director at ERSA

"It has been another tough but exciting year for The Growth Company and the Employment sector. We are delighted and proud to be nominated for three ERSA awards and we feel that this is recognition and appreciation for the hard work of all our teams working at GC."

Michelle Leeson Managing Director of Employment at The Growth Company

“Finding new jobs – or better jobs – for people is not easy. Uncertainty over future funding of the sector has made 2022 another year that has required employability individuals, teams, and organisations to find innovative ways to meet demand.

All those nominated should be proud they have won the recognition of their peers – the people who know best what makes them special.

To have made the shortlist is a particular honour and represents the heroes – many of them unsung heroes – of our sector. Reading the entries has been a humbling and inspiring experience – well done to all of you.”

Elizabeth Taylor ERSA CEO

The winners of each award will be announced on the evening of 30 November, the first day of the ERSA Conference at the Library of Birmingham