Resources and links
If you know of other services and resources that may be of interest to employers who want to make a difference in Oxfordshire, please email details to info@potentialatwork.org.uk.
Potential@Work (P@W)
The Potential@Work campaign helps employers uncover the wealth of underused talent in Oxfordshire, and discover a range of local resources and training to help you manage new and existing staff. P@W is delivered in partnership by Aspire Oxfordshire, Oxford Homeless Pathways, Refugee Resource and Restore. Visit P@W partners for information about our organisations.
Oxfordshire Economic Partnership (OEP)
Formed in 1998 by key business support organisations, local authorities, academic institutions and businesses to inspire and motivate private, public and social enterprise partners to align their plans and activities towards the achievement of shared goals for the economic success of Oxfordshire. OEP funds Potential@Work.
Business Link Milton Keynes, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Provides advice and ideas to help you deal with challenges and opportunities, and grow your business. It also provides a range of advice and information about employing different types of people, including people who have disabilities, elderly and young people, and people from overseas.
www.businesslink.gov.uk/southeast
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CSR is about understanding your business impact on the wider world and considering how you can use this impact in a positive way. It means taking a responsible attitude, going beyond minimum legal requirements and following straightforward principles that apply whatever the size of your business. Business Link provides a guide that explains how CSR can benefit your bottom line.
ROBIN (Responsible Oxfordshire Businesses Network)
The local Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) network, ROBIN, is looking for local businesses to join founder member Morgan Cole in making a difference to Oxfordshire.
Join by visiting www.linkedin.com or email csr@ocva.org.uk
Oxfordshire Race Equality Network
Network members are human resources professionals, line managers and advisory partners who support their companies to deliver improved practices with regard to equality in the workplace and service provision. The Network is an Oxfordshire Equality and Human Rights Council (OEHRC) Project.
Employability Forum
This national, independent organisation promotes the employment of refugees and the integration of migrant workers in the UK.
Employers' Forum on Disability (EFD)
The world's leading employers' organisation focused on disability as it affects business. EFD's mission is to enable companies to become disability confident by making it easier to recruit and retain disabled employees, and to serve disabled customers.
Local Employment Partnerships, Jobcentre Plus
By working with you, Jobcentre Plus can understand your recruitment and training needs, and access the appropriate Government assistance to help your business grow and prosper. Financial incentives may be available from Jobcentre Plus for companies employing Potential@Work clients.
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk/JCP/Employers/index.html
Talent not Tokenism
In today's global knowledge economy a company's success depends on its ability to embrace diversity. Produced by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Talent not Tokenism is a guide to workplace diversity. The guide provides advice on how to identify, nurture and promote talent, and contains good practice case studies of employers who have benefited by creating a more diverse workforce.
Refugee Council
The largest UK organisation working with asylum seekers and refugees provides Employing Refugees, a short guide to the main documents that demonstrate entitlement to work in the UK.
UK Border Agency
Explains how UK employers can legally employ refugees and migrant workers, and provides an Employer Checking Service that makes it easier to check your potential employee's work status.
- www.ind.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/
- Employers' helpline: 0300 123 4699
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
MHFA is a 12-hour intensive course, usually delivered over two days. The course is designed for anyone who may come into contact with people with mental health issues, for example at work, and provides an overview of common mental health problems, causes, symptoms and treatments. In Oxfordshire the course is delivered by Potential@Work partner Restore.
Create a healthy workplace
This Shaw Trust website provides advice and information about recruiting staff who disclose a mental health condition; helping people return to work after a period of mental ill health; and supporting staff with mental health issues.
Shelter
National charity provides advice and information about homelessness.