Winners of the 2023 Defence Employer Recognition Scheme 'Gold Award' were celebrated at a glitzy ceremony hosted at the Officers’ Mess, Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, Grantham.
Partnerships between Defence and civilian employers are a fundamental foundation of the UK’s Reserve Forces.
Thousands of such partnerships exist to support and advocate not just the Reserves but former and serving Armed Forces personnel and their families and Cadets across the East Midlands.
Some of these are informal, whereas others are formally recognised by nominations into the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Each year the most extraordinary champions are awarded the Ministry of Defence’s highest accolade for employers – the Gold Award.
This honour recognises organisations which proactively demonstrate their Forces-friendly credentials as part of their recruiting and selection processes. They also, amongst other policies, provide Reserves within their workforce with at least 10 days of additional paid leave for training.
In return, employers benefit from members of staff who return with new qualifications and skills.
East Midlands Reserve Forces and Cadets Association delivered this special night of recognition on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
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