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1. What did winning the “The Leading People” Award mean to you?

The CO3 Leadership Award meant a great deal to me from several perspectives. 

Firstly, it was very reassuring and appreciated that Supporting Communities’ Chair and Board members felt that I deserved a nomination in the first instance & took the time to complete the application.  It’s always nice to be recognised for your role but especially from one’s own Board members. 

by Caroline Bell, Business Development Manager, People 1st

As training providers, People 1st often speak with employers about the training they need for their staff.  A frequent dilemma for employers is around committing to training for their staff, only for those to leave or move on.  We counter this by asking them to consider the alternative outcome, i.e.;

“What if you don’t train your staff and then they stay!”