Adalta Recruitment Solutions
We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.
The Armed Forces Covenant
An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families
The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.
Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.
This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.
Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant
1.1 We Adalta Recruitment Solutions will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment
2.1 Adalta Recruitment Solutions recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:
- UK Service Veterans And Leavers
- UK Reservists
- Armed Forces Day
- Reserve Forces Day
We also pledge the following:
Employment support to members of the Armed Forces Community: Proactive Recruitment: We pledge to actively seek out ex-armed forces personnel for Information Technology job opportunities. This will involve attending careers fairs focused on veterans, working with veteran support organisations, and advertising roles with language that highlights the value of military skills. Skills Translation: We recognise the valuable transferable skills honed in the armed forces. We will dedicate resources to translating military experience and qualifications into relevant Information Technology job descriptions, ensuring veterans are not disadvantaged during the application process. Support for Reservists: We acknowledge the commitment of reservists. We pledge to offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate reserve training and deployments, minimising disruption to their civilian careers. Mentorship and Training: We recognise the need for veterans to potentially bridge a gap between military and civilian Information Technology practices. We will offer dedicated mentorship programs with experienced IT consultants and provide access to relevant training opportunities to help veter-ans smoothly integrate into their new roles. Building a Supportive Workplace: We are committed to fostering a workplace culture that appreci-ates the unique experiences and strengths of ex-armed forces personnel. We will provide ongoing support and resources to ensure a smooth transition and successful career development through our agency. Engage with the Career Transition Partnership Communications, engagement and outreach: Promote the Armed Forces Covenant, the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme and our support for the Armed Forces Community to our staff, customers/service users, supply chains and the wider public. Support and promote Armed Forces events, such as Armed Forces Day/Week, Reserves Day, the Poppy Appeal and Remembrance activities. Use the Covenant and Employer Recognition Scheme logos in our communications and marketing. Create a dedicated Armed Forces page on our website. Establish an internal Armed Forces Network within our organisation, to enable staff members with an Armed Forces connection to meet and support one another and provide feedback to you as an organisa-tion. Appoint an Armed Forces Champion within our organisation to act as a focal point for organising and promoting support for the Armed Forces Community. Engage with any local Armed Forces presence for example, local Army units, reservist units, RAF sta-tions and/or naval bases. Develop relationships and work collaboratively with other organisations supporting the Covenant and the Armed Forces Community in our locality/region. Civic responsibilities: Organise, facilitate, promote and/or take part in remembrance and other ceremonial activities.
2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.