Armed Forces Covenant

SME Centre of Excellence

Join 100s of businesses that have already signed the pledge to support the Armed Forces Covenant.

The Armed Forces Covenant represents a promise by the nation that those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly.The Armed Forces Covenant can be signed by:Businesses of all sizesCharitable organisationsLocal authoritiesPublic sector organisationsSingle services: Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force (RAF)Signing the covenant means that you are supporting your employees as reservists and veterans. By becoming a forces friendly employer you can benefit from the wide range of unique skills and experiences that reservists and veterans can bring to your organisation. Employing armed forces community members can help diversify the talent in your workforce. Find out more about being a forces friendly employer. Employers can choose specific promises or pledges to support their employees within the armed forces community. Local authorities promise to encourage local communities in supporting the armed forces community, including promoting understanding and awareness.The covenant should be signed by someone in authority who will make sure that these promises are implemented, this could be the CEO or HR Director. It could also be co-signed by a member of the armed forces.You can pledge to promote the fact you are an armed forces-friendly organisation support the employment of veterans and service leavers offer flexibility in leave for service spouses and partner before, during and after deployment support reservist employees, allowing leave for training and deployment offer discount to members of the armed forces communityEvent Details Date: Thursday 13th February 2020
Timing: 1000-1200
Location: SME Centre of Excellence, 19 Main Street, Ponteland. NE20 9NH

Armed Forces Covenant

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