AKG delivered a webinar with employers and partners to explore how social recruitment can support both business outcomes and community impact in practice. Led by Lisa Nixon, Director of Employer Engagement at AKG, the session brought together insights from employers working directly with local communities and employability partners to strengthen their recruitment strategies.
The webinar focused on how social recruitment can help businesses widen talent pools, address recruitment challenges, and build more sustainable workforce pipelines, while also creating meaningful opportunities within local communities.
Key themes from the session included:
- what social recruitment means in practice
- why it delivers value for both businesses and communities
- how employers can widen talent pools and strengthen recruitment
- how organisations can build stronger links with local communities
- the role employability partners play in supporting recruitment strategies
- practical examples from employers
- how AKG supports employers in delivering social recruitment
This session was aimed at UK employers, hiring managers, HR teams, recruitment professionals, and business leaders looking to strengthen their recruitment approach through more inclusive and community-focused strategies.
Continue the conversation
AKG is continuing to engage with employers and partners through its ongoing webinar series, exploring key themes across employment, skills and health:
- Skills, Progression and the Future Workforce – 21st May
- Health and Wellbeing at Work – 18th June
- Social Value for SMEs and VCSEs – 16th July
For more details and to register interest in upcoming sessions, please follow the link here: Webinar Registration Form – Fill in form
