Companies get £2,500 grant per jobseeking recruit
13 May 2009
Companies of all sizes are benefiting from a Government grant of up to £2,500 to help people back into work. Businesses have access to a recruitment subsidy of £1000 and training typically worth £1,500 if they take on jobseekers who have been unemployed for six months or more.
One company which has taken advantage of the recruitment subsidy is Royal Mail. Maurice Harbottle, Head of Recruitment Services at Royal Mail, said:
"Royal Mail already enjoys a great working relationship with Jobcentre Plus. Giving our support to the recruitment subsidy scheme is just a logical extension of that work.
"With Jobcentre Plus’ support we can focus our recruitment efforts on those candidates who are more likely to be disadvantaged in the current job market; unemployed for six months, or more, and claiming Jobseekers Allowance.
"Targeting and employing this group of people brings benefits to everyone; Royal Mail gets a committed employee, the individual gets the security of a steady paycheque and the economy gets money from taxes and employee spending."
Find out more about subsidies for recruitment.
For more information on finance and grants visit http://www.businesslink.gov.uk
