Vision Statement Be as diverse as our City

Mission Statement LEADER maximises opportunities for employers in Brighton & Hove to realise the potential of the City's diverse workforce

A new venture was launched in the city in October 2007 called Brighton & Hove LEADER, which is an acronym for Local Employers Acting on Diversity Equality and Race.

Ask a group of business people if they think it's important to develop and implement ethical, fair and diverse people policies within their organisations and the chances are that virtually all of them will agree that it's an excellent idea.

Yet despite this ‘thumbs up’, many groups of people still face psychological and physical barriers when it comes to applying for jobs and indeed being offered jobs within an organisation. Ask the same group of business people why this is the case and the chances are they will pinpoint a lack of support and information on how to implement fair and diverse people policies, or they may not even be aware that at some level in their organisation, this is actually happening.

LEADER aims to enhance understanding about the factors that transform labour markets enabling a flexible, highly skilled workforce in Brighton and Hove that can compete with the global marketplace.

LEADER works to support and promote ethical and socially responsible enterprises. This means a healthy workforce and work/life balance in tune with 21st century work-values that unlocks talent and that plays to the strengths of a diverse workforce.

LEADER aims to guide YOU through good employment practices which can result in the issue of their Charter.

The Charter is evidence that you are meeting good social responsibility targets and will benefit you in the marketplace. Evidence shows that customers respond positively to social inclusion in the workplace. If you want to know more then please go to www.leaderbrighton-hove.org.

Many employers in the Southampton area from the largest to the smallest can testify that the benefits gained through Southampton Leader were well worth the effort of participation.

Please contact Engage direct for assistance in sourcing employees from the hard to reach groups.