Reed in Partnership

In this week’s episode of ‘All about business’, James Reed CBE speaks with Profit with Purpose founder Isabel Kelly, about all things Environment, Social and Governance (ESG). Isabel is a Non-Executive Director at TPXimpact | B Corp™, an AIM-listed tech company where she chairs the ESG Committee and is also a member of the board at Big Give. Listen to the episode now at Reed.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #AllAboutBusiness #JamesReedPodcast #Business

“𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆.” At Reed in Partnership, we offer everyone three days a year to volunteer with a charity of their choice through our Community Connect initiative. Courtney Turner, Senior Business Manager on our Work Routes service, alongside two of her team from our Barnsley office, Sarah Chester Assoc. CIPD and Samuel Jones, opted to volunteer with the Circles team at Age UK Doncaster. Circles aims to reduce loneliness and social isolation amongst the over-50 community in Doncaster. To help people to feel more connected to their community, they host local groups for socialising and a range of activities that encourage independence, such as digital sessions to help people to use technology with confidence. Our Reed in Partnership volunteers assisted at the Doncaster festive event, mingling with guests and supporting with the celebrations which included a Christmas quiz, bingo, and a buffet. Alongside the fun they were busy behind the scenes helping to set up then pack down, wash up, and support the hospitality team after the event. Courtney shared, “We chose to work with the Circles team in Doncaster as we wanted to support people within the local community who are alone at this time of year. “Having Community Connect days at Reed in Partnership really allows us to have a direct impact on the communities in which we work. We all need support and friendship regardless of our circumstances.” #community #volunteering #socialimpact

"You can save money. You can hire people more easily. You can deliver cost savings to your clients." In the latest episode of "all about business," I had the pleasure of speaking with Isabel Kelly, founder of Profit with Purpose. Isabel shared invaluable insights on how companies can navigate the complexities of Environment, Social, Governance(ESG), the role of legislation in driving corporate behaviour and the critical need for authenticity in today's business world. There are undeniable benefits of having a purpose-driven approach. The Reed Foundation holds an 18% stake in the Reed Group, which positions Reed as a philanthropic company or PhilCo with the stated purpose of improving lives through work. We are proud of this clarity of purpose which makes striving to achieve it so much easier! Whether you're a business leader, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone who is passionate about sustainability, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking insights. Tune in now to learn the importance of embedding social impact into business strategies and why embracing these changes is crucial for long-term success... #lovemondays #lifeatreed #improvinglivesthroughwork #PhilCo #Since1960 #allaboutbusiness #ProfitWithPurpose

On Wednesday we delivered the latest in our series of online Employer Masterclasses, hosted by Reed in Partnership experts and senior leaders. Natasha C. and Megan Pearson, Lean Project Executives from our award-winning Continuous Improvement team, presented our first session of the new year with their guide to ‘Project Management Mastery.’ Natasha shared her thoughts on the session: "It has been amazing to host this Employer Masterclass. By mastering project management, employers can ensure better communication and collaboration within their teams, align projects with strategic goals, and drive organisational success. “Investing time in project management education fosters continuous improvement, innovation, and sustainable growth, making it a valuable asset for any employer aiming to stay competitive in today's dynamic business market. “Our Masterclass provided a whistlestop guide of how to plan your own projects and involved: 🔵The Lean Six Sigma methodology, history and origins 🔵The DMAIC framework 🔵Project planning top tips” Megan concluded the session, noting, “It was great to share our expertise with our employers, helping our local communities and sharing best practice. I hope everyone who attended gained new insights, and a big thank you for giving your time to learn with us.” 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁? Employer Masterclass: How to shape your future workforce Wednesday 26 February, 12:30pm - 1:15pm Register now: https://ow.ly/6eit50UMvhH #EmployerMasterclass

Episode 12 of ‘All about business’ is out now! In this week’s episode, James Reed is joined by journalist Sue Douglas as she tackles important conversations on gender dynamics in the workforce, balancing life responsibilities, and the future of community-oriented living. Listen to the full episode now at Reed.com or wherever you get your podcasts! #AllAboutBusiness #JamesReedPodcast #Business

Today we were delighted to participate in a roundtable discussion at The Charter School North Dulwich with Education Select Committee Chair, Helen Hayes MP, showcasing the work of the Central London Careers Hub. Delivered in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company and Greater London Authority, our team work with over 230 schools to upskill staff and enhance careers opportunities for young people. Helen had the opportunity to meet with schools, businesses and education experts to discuss the skills and careers landscape and visited the school’s careers fair. High quality careers advice and guidance has never been more important to help realise a growing economy and ensure that young people get the best possible start in life. The Central London Careers Hub is playing a major role in support of these ambitions. #Apprenticeships #Careers #Growth 

Our Employability Director Nick Morgan gives his take on today's newly released labour market statistics: "The latest labour market statistics from ONS suggest a difficult end to last year, with vacancies down again, unemployment up and estimates of payrolled employees falling by 32,000 between October and November 2024. "January always provides the opportunity for a fresh start, however. There are 812,000 vacancies to fill – and our employment advisers on the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Restart Scheme are working hard to help individuals access these roles, supporting them with health, training, money management, transport and more." Mark’s story illustrates how challenging it can be to get back into work after a long period of unemployment and the change in mindset that this demands. Read how the Restart Scheme helped Mark to find a care role he enjoys and the work it took him to achieve this: https://ow.ly/8aFC50UK4Fn

🗓️ Only 24 hours left to join our free masterclass! Join us tomorrow for our latest Employer Masterclass ‘Project management mastery’, presented by Natasha C. and Megan Pearson, Lean Project Executives from our award-winning Continuous Improvement team. Learn top tips for good project management as they discuss the Lean Six Sigma methodology to help improve performance, and how to use DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control) to guide you as a project framework. Register here: https://ow.ly/x0S650UJiXR #EmployerMasterclass

"Hospitals using killer blood…” Join me in the first episode of a special series of shorts of 'all about business'. Today I venture into a gripping investigation from the 1980s with renowned journalist Sue Douglas. In this episode, Sue recounts her time as a young correspondent uncovering a harrowing story about potentially contaminated blood supplies imported into Britain. This investigation not only highlighted a risk for public health but also faced significant government hesitation and media backlash. This episode is a powerful reminder of the consequences of systemic failures as well as the relentless pursuit of truth and justice. The impact of Sue’s groundbreaking report led to a public inquiry... 40 years later!! Don't miss out on Sue's story... #lovemondays #lifeatreed #improvinglivesthroughwork #PhilCo #Since1960 #allaboutbusiness #Podcast #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicHealth #Justice

We offer everyone working at Reed in Partnership the chance to positively impact their local area through our volunteering initiative, Community Connect, which gives individuals three days each year to spend with a charity of their choice. Through Community Connect, two members of our Restart Scheme team in Gateshead, Senior Partnership Manager Anna Warner and Operations Manager Sharon Campbell-Lawton, lent their support at their local Age UK Christmas party. Age UK supports older people across the UK to live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives through their network of local centres, providing those in need with a variety of care including bereavement support, benefits advice, dementia awareness training, and more. During the party, Anna and Sharon assisted the attendees into the venue, sold bingo cards and raffle tickets, and handed out quizzes. They mingled and chatted with guests to ensure they felt welcome, supported, and enjoyed the event. Anna told us, “It was a pleasure and an honour to support such a great charity doing so much for our older community.” Sharon added, “As an office we wanted to help with any local community events, and overall, myself and the team at the Gateshead office have supported two charities with Christmas events through Community Connect.” #community #volunteering #socialimpact