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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n 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.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Reach more people<\/p>\n Keep good people<\/p>\n Reduce recruitment costs by supporting existing employees to stay in work, recover well and continue contributing to your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Small changes, big impact<\/p>\n Most workplace adjustments are low cost or free, from flexible working to small changes that help employees thrive at work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Build stronger teams<\/p>\n Inclusive support helps employees feel valued, improving engagement, loyalty, productivity and morale across your workforce.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n Expert help at no cost<\/p>\n Connect to Work offers free specialist support for employers and employees, helping people stay in or return to work with confidence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Why inclusive employment makes business sense<\/span><\/div>\n<\/h2>\n\n
Wider talent pool<\/h3>\n
\nAround 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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\nReduced recruitment costs<\/h3>\n
\nLow-cost adjustments<\/h3>\n
\nProductivity and loyalty<\/h3>\n
\nFree support<\/h3>\n
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What we can offer your business<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/h2>\n\n
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<\/p>\nRecruitment<\/h3>\n
\nA free job-matching service connecting you with motivated, work-ready individuals from our talent pool. We handle personalised recruitment support and help arrange interviews.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/63.png\")
<\/p>\nRetention<\/h3>\n
\nSupport 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.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/64.png\")
<\/p>\nWorkplace adjustments<\/h3>\n
\nPractical advice on reasonable adjustments, flexible working, and creating a friendly and inclusive workplace culture<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/65.png\")
<\/p>\nDisability Confident<\/h3>\n
\nGuidance on becoming a Disability Confident employer, including employer scheme sign-up and accreditation support.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n![\"\"](\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/66.png\")
<\/p>\nTraining<\/h3>\n
\nAccess to mental health awareness training, neurodiversity in the workplace resources, and sector-specific support.<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n