Build a stronger, more inclusive team

Recruiting and retaining great people is one of the biggest challenges facing Norfolk employers. Connect to Work can help you find motivated staff, support existing employees who are struggling, and build a workplace where everyone can succeed, at no cost to your business.

Across Norfolk, many businesses are facing skills gaps, recruitment pressures and rising absence levels. At the same time, there are talented people in our communities who want to work, but may need the right support, adjustments or opportunity to take that next step. Connect to Work helps bring the two together.

Our Employment Specialists work with employers to understand their workforce needs, identify suitable candidates, and support people into roles where they can contribute and thrive. We can also help you retain valued employees who may be at risk of leaving work because of a health condition, disability or other challenge.

Why inclusive employment makes business sense

Wider talent pool

Reach more people

Around 1 in 5 working-age adults in the UK has a disability or long-term health condition. Excluding these candidates means missing out on a large, slilled, and motivated section of the workforce.
Reduced recruitment costs

Keep good people

Reduce recruitment costs by supporting existing employees to stay in work, recover well and continue contributing to your business.
Low-cost adjustments

Small changes, big impact

Most workplace adjustments are low cost or free, from flexible working to small changes that help employees thrive at work.
Productivity and loyalty

Build stronger teams

Inclusive support helps employees feel valued, improving engagement, loyalty, productivity and morale across your workforce.
Free support

Expert help at no cost

Connect to Work offers free specialist support for employers and employees, helping people stay in or return to work with confidence.

What we can offer your business

Recruitment

A free job-matching service connecting you with motivated, work-ready individuals from our talent pool. We handle personalised recruitment support and help arrange interviews.

Retention

Support for employees struggling in the workplace due to health conditions, disability, or other challenges. We help employees return from absence and support managers through the process.