Recruitment and retention advice and support

Last updated: 08 May 2012 15:14 UK

We have developed a number of services to assist local employers with recruitment and retention issues. You can find out more about them on this page.

In addition to our own services, we work with other organisations that provide further recruitment and retention support. Find out more about them here.

PCMI training and skills

Providing training and support for people with disabilities and the unemployed, helping them back into work with the skills that employers want. Delivering Government funded back to work programmes, this dedicated service is part of us. We can identify the right recruits for your business, offer work trials and bespoke pre-employment training. We're also able to give ongong support to you to make sure that your new employee suits the needs of your organisation.

Portsmouth CHAT Family Information Service

Free information and guidance for local employers in assisting with childcare and family issues, in order to help with the recruitment and retention of workers who are parents with children aged 0-20 years. Portsmouth CHAT can also support employers looking to open their own workplace childcare provision and recruit childcare workers. For more details contact the Family Information Service on 023 9268 8830, email CHAT@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or visit the CHAT webpage.

Pride in Pompey

Pride in Pompey can help you enhance the quality of your business and boost your competitiveness with a range of flexible training packages to suit your business needs, including:

business administration
confidence building
customer service
first aid
food hygiene
IT from beginners to advanced, including Microsoft Office
skills for life
time management

Many of our training programmes can be delivered on-line or on site to minimise disruption in your workplace. Your employees may be eligible for free training, subject to status. For more details telephone 023 9229 8288.

Work life balance

Providing information, advice and guidance on how to improve recruitment and retention by introducing flexible working , providing local child care information and keeping up to date with the latest legislation on flexible working. For more details telephone 023 9284 1501.