Routes to Work receives NL Employer Charter Gold Award

Our Chief Executive Kate Clark, alongside board member Provost Kenneth Duffy, receiving the NL Employer Charter Gold Award.

We are proud to be given the North Lanarkshire Employer Charter Gold Award by North Lanarkshire Council, for our commitment in being a fair and responsible organisation that uplifts our local communities!

What does this award recognise?

With the NL Employer Charter Gold Award, this means that we satisfy the following 4 key principles of the scheme, which are aligned to drive positive improvements in outcomes in the North Lanarkshire labour market.

• Fair pay

Increasing our average weekly wage in tune with the Fairer Scotland Duty.

• Employ North Lanarkshire

Ensuring that job opportunities go to North Lanarkshire residents.

• Buy North Lanarkshire

Maintaining and improving supply chain and procurement links within North Lanarkshire.

• Be the best

Ensuring fair work practices which attract and retain employees.

We are delighted to be perceived as frontrunners with this award - having a strategic level of engagement with high participation and contribution to the labour market in North Lanarkshire.

If you would like to find out more about the NL Employer Charter, you can click the link here

Also, if you are based in North Lanarkshire and seeking employability support, then we can help you take the first steps to get on your feet.

Routes to Work provides extensive support to get you ready for work, whether that be job training, building up your confidence and wellbeing, or help with a health condition that is limiting you... we're there for you!

Get in touch today by starting your journey here.