In Work Support Programme

The In Work Support (IWS) Programme has been designed to help Businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland improve their Staff Retention and Progression.

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    This scheme is provided by NBSL

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      NBSL, in partnership with the North East Combined Authority and Northumberland County Council are offering the In Work Support Programme (IWS) with funding from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

      The programme has been designed to help businesses in Newcastle, North Tyneside or Northumberland improve their approach to Staff Retention and Staff Progression
       
      Businesses on the IWS Programme can benefit from the following:

      • Diagnostic support to clearly identify areas where support can help to improve Staff Retention and Progression
      • Access up to 12 hours of fully funded One to One Specialist Consultancy support to develop and implement solutions to address Staff Retention and Progression issues
      • Access to fully funded Specialist Workshops on topics related to the improvement of Staff Retention and Progression

      The specific issues that create Staff Retention and Progression problems can be numerous and will vary depending on the Sector in which a Business operates. Below is an indication of areas where the IWS Programme may provide support:

      • Communication
      • Dispute Resolution
      • Training Recruitment and Skills
      • Business Resilience
      • Change Management
      • Leadership & Management
      • Reward & Recognition
      • Neurodiversity
      • HR Processes
      • Career Planning
      • Digital Skill
      • Mental Health

      Eligibility

      Trading businesses based in Northumberland, Newcastle or North Tyneside with Staff Retention and Progression issues.

      Find out more here and If you would like to sign up for the Programme please complete the Expression of Interest here.

      Delivered by NBSL, this project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and supported by the North East Combined Authority, Northumberland County Council, North Tyneside Council, Newcastle City Council and Advance Northumberland


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