Attracting talent with a new work experience model
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Danielle Buckley and Sophie Paterson, from our Social Value team, write in Construction Management about the shortcomings of many work experience placements and how Wates has adopted a new model in the London Borough of Wandsworth called The Beacon Programme.
Danielle and Sophie’s view is that often the standard two-week model can be counterproductive and even deter candidates from choosing a certain path for their future. Wates Residential believes it has a social responsibility to create meaningful opportunities for young people.
The Beacon Programme highlights that by turning the standard work experience model on its head we can attract a new generation of untapped talent.”