Hosted by Giles Heckstall-Smith, he'll be joined by Bridge of Hope'sFounder, James Fellowes, and Chance Bleu-Montgomery, Partner Support Manager.

In this session we will cover:

Why inclusive is not just the right thing to do, it’s the smart thing to do!

Hiring the institutionalized and why we should be rethinking our approach to those with ‘gaps in employment history’

The untapped potential and transferable skills of the displaced workforce

Sharing real-life examples of inclusive hiring and how you can get started

No child imagines being unemployed - without purpose, income or reason to get up in the morning. But far too many grow up into that reality.

Hundreds of thousands of people are overlooked for employment because of their identity or history. This can be down to age (youth and experience), race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex or gender identity, time out as a parent or carer, service in the military, disability, neurodiversity, previous homelessness, a past history of addiction or mental ill-health, or a criminal record.

These people can bring unparalleled grit and resilience, loyalty, creativity, and employability into the workplace.

Employers are waking up to this and Bridge of Hope is on a mission to kick them out of bed!

In 2018 James was made redundant for the fifth time in 8 years. It was then that he had an epiphany: to leave the corporate world to try and change the world! He co-founded Bridge of Hope Careers to create the missing link between ‘untapped talent’ and inclusive employers seeking to expand their talent pool. He’s a proud dad of three, an unshakable optimist and an obsessive wild swimmer.

Chance Bleu-Montgomery – Partner Support Manager

Chance has dedicated his life to supporting system-impacted people, and those who face barriers to employment. His passion comes from his past experiences of hardship, which is what has made him as resilient as those they support. His job is to support referral partners in their mission to get their talented candidates into meaningful employment.

Inclusive Hiring - the untapped talent pool we should be embracing!