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NEW ACCREDITATIONS We are always looking for ways to promote a positive workplace culture which values our people and gives them the opportunity to grow and develop, so we are especially pleased to have achieved two accreditations which support our commitment in these areas.
The 5% Club Gold Membership Last year we signed The 5% Club Charter, which pledges our commitment to developing our workforce and addressing skills shortages through the creation of diverse learning and training opportunities. This year we have been recognised for our efforts by being awarded ‘Gold Membership’ in The 5% Club’s Employer Audit Scheme. The accolade recognises our significant contribution to the continued development of all our employees through ‘earn and learn’ schemes such as apprenticeships, graduate training schemes and student placements. Each year The 5% Club gives its 900 member organisations the chance to take part in its Employer Audit, which is a unique benchmarking scheme that validates employers’ activities, explores their future plans, and examines their approaches to quality, social mobility, diversity and inclusion. We are a Real Living Wage Employer! We have gained official accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation for our commitment to pay a fair salary that meets people’s daily needs, according to the real cost of living. This means all our directly employed team members, as well as our regularly contracted staff, will be paid a wage that supports employees and their families in managing cost-of-living challenges. Aptus has previously paid the Real Living Wage but we were delighted to gain the official accreditation confirming our status under this year’s new guidelines.
Aptus is one of 14,000 organisations who are voluntarily choosing to pay the Real Living Wage and we join household names like
IKEA, Nationwide, and Google who believe a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. If you are interested in joining the movement, sign up at www.livingwage.org.uk/accredit
The awards were presented to employers during an online symposium on Thursday 9th November. Aptus was one of 120 members to meet the Gold Standard having achieved more than 10% of our workforce in ‘earn and learn’ positions. People Director, Natasha Clarke, said: “We are delighted to have been awarded Gold Membership in The 5% Club’s annual Employer Audit Scheme and recognised for our commitment alongside many others in our industry. This shows the collective drive to engage young people in the exciting career opportunities the construction and utilities industries have to offer and the level of investment in skills and training. “At Aptus we are proud to have won awards for our apprenticeships and training schemes. The success of Aptus Academy will ensure we continue to address skills shortages, while a clear Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework will support us to grow a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects our community and helps us to build on this success.” If you are interested in becoming a member of The 5% Club, organisations can sign up at www.5percentclub.org.uk .
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