Working with SMEs

As a small business owner, you have to wear many hats, from Accountant and Buyer, to Marketing Consultant and HR Director. Therefore, Staff recruitment is just one of the many tasks you face, and it can be a lengthy and expensive process.

Working with A4e on your staff recruitment will save you time and money, as well as making sure you get the right people at the heart of your business. We have extensive expertise in providing skilled, motivated staff to fill a huge range of vacancies in Small and Medium Enterprises.

Through our regional network we have over 750 Advisors who can support you with their specialist knowledge. They’ll meet you face-to-face to discuss your needs so they can match them appropriately.

Our service and commitment to you doesn’t stop  there. Once someone has joined your organisation we’ll still be on hand to deliver post-employment support to you and your new recruit. We’re about building long term relationships and will be there every time you need someone.

• Our Advisers work with all sectors and through previous relationships will have gained invaluable insight which they will use to further support you
• Understanding the regional and local skills shortage is essential to their success, and we work with our customers to address those shortages
• We offer a skills programme once the person has entered employment
• Networking is essential to SMEs – make use of our vast network through breakfast meetings, employer events and the knowledge of our offices
• When you want to recruit we will be there – working to your timescales we’ll make your recruitment process as streamlined as possible, leaving you with skilled, focussed and motivated employees
• Work trials and placements are available to give our customers invaluable work experience and you the chance to see them in action before you recruit

Our customers benefit hugely from working within smaller organisations as they get to experience all facets of a business, and through our post employment support and skills programme they can grow and develop to become a key part of your organisation.

Youth Incentive Contract

The Youth Incentive Contract is a package of support worth almost £1billion to help young unemployed people to prepare for work and find a job.

The overarching benefit to Employers is that it gives you the support to create new, sustainable jobs for young people. It will give you the opportunity to bring fresh talent into your business and build the skill base of your workforce.

This is an exciting opportunity for Employers to take an 18-24 year old from the Work Programme and give them an opportunity to flourish in the right environment. To find out more about how you can be involved follow the link to our Frequently Asked Questions