KAEFER UK & Ireland Awarded Gold for the third year running.
For the third year, KAEFER UK & Ireland are proud to announce that we have been awarded gold accredited membership via The 5% Club’s 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. for the third year running. This award recognises our significant contribution to the continued development of all our Employees through “earn and learn” schemes such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Sponsored Students Course Placements.
We are proud of our investment in our staff members, which is why we joined The 5% Club. The 5% Club is a dynamic movement of Employers all of whom are inspired to take positive action for increased, inclusive, and accessible workplace training for all. With a membership which now exceeds 1,100, The 5% Club
represents over 1.9 million Employees, 108,000 of whom are in “earn and learn” schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses our efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion, further strengthening our mission.
Out of a distinguished list of members, KAEFER UK & Ireland is honoured to be recognised as one of the elite Gold members of The 5% Club.
Laura Bowes, People & Development Director at KAEFER UK & Ireland said:
I’m proud that KAEFER UK & Ireland is now 3-years into retaining our 5% Gold Award with The 5% Club. This award demonstrates our collective success and our continued commitment for bringing new talent in KAEFER and the industrial services industry. With more than 180 colleagues in earn and learn careers today with KAEFER, we will continue to provide opportunities across the UK & Ireland in a diverse business sector as we continue to grow and involve.
Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented: “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like KAEFER UK & Ireland, who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of ‘earn and learn’ initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Gold membership, KAEFER UK & Ireland has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added: “It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities. KAEFER UK & Ireland’s Gold membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritize inclusion and diversity. As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers, it’s a true reflection of how companies like KAEFER are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”