Boroughbridge, UK: Reed Boardall has been accredited with a Bronze award by the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. The award recognises Reed Boardall as an employer that supports defence personnel and inspires others to do the same.
Reed Boardall employees 23 former defence personnel employed part-time as well as reservists. Over the last year, the company has formalised its support of former and serving defence personnel, as well as built links with the prison service to increase the employment of ex-offenders.
It has partnered with organisations such as Career Transition Partnership, Army Families Federation, the Department for Work and Pensions, HM Prison Service and People Plus, as well as charities Veteran into Logistics and Clean Slate Solutions.
Daniel Delacoe-Eyre, (pictured above second right) a veteran who served for over 17 years before joining Reed Boardall in 2020 to lead its HR operation, said: “As a former soldier and officer myself, I understand only too well the concerns and even fear felt by service personnel as they contemplate leaving the armed forces.
“It’s vital that businesses do what they can to ensure there is a job for them when they return to civilian life and we have, therefore, embarked on a pro-active campaign to help them transition into a new career in the logistics sector. A number of veterans have enrolled into our Driver Academy where they will gain the skills and qualifications they need to become much-needed HGV drivers, and we have also reviewed our employment policies to incorporate some of the specific support those still serving may need, such as additional leave to take part in army training exercises or operational tours,” Delacoe-Eyre said.
Marcus Boardall, chief executive, Reed Boardall, said: “We are extremely proud not only to number so many defence personnel among our staff, but also for our efforts to have been recognised with a Bronze Award from the MOD. We will be working hard towards gaining our Silver award next year and even have our sights set on Gold.
“We believe it’s very important that people are given a second chance, whether that’s veterans embarking on a new career, or ex-offenders trying to secure employment and, as a responsible, people-focussed business, we are committed to doing all we can to support this. It’s extremely rewarding to see such talented people redeploying their skills and seizing the opportunity to become part of the Reed Boardall family.”
Pictured are Daniel Delacoe-Eyre (second from right), Reed Boardall’s group HR manager, with some of the defence personnel who are now working for the company
