The ERS recognises employers who support the Armed Forces community with Bronze, Silver and Gold awards. This brief explains eligibility, criteria for Bronze and Silver, steps to apply, and practical considerations for employers.
The ERS offers Bronze, Silver and Gold awards to employers who sign the Armed Forces Covenant and demonstrate support for the Armed Forces community.
Applications are assessed against core criteria and ‘desirable criteria’ that take account of organisation size, model and sector.
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2015 to 2026 ODS, 184 KB This file is in an OpenDocument format Details About the scheme The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire others to do the same. A proactive relationship with their DRM, which can be demonstrated through various interactions, including but not limited to personal contact, automated communications, and engagement with supporting products or resources. demonstrate proactive steps/activity and clear success in encouraging partner organisations and their supply chain to engage with and sign the AFC, and or mentor others in progressing through the ERS.
You can change your cookie settings at any time. Accept additional cookies Reject additional cookies View cookies Hide cookie message Skip to main content Guidance Defence Employer Recognition Scheme The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) encourages employers to support defence and inspire other organisations to do the same. The ERS is designed primarily to recognise private sector support although public sector organisations such as the emergency services, local authorities, NHS trusts and executive agencies are also eligible to be recognised.
Eight employers have been presented with the prestigious Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award at a special ceremony in Cardiff. The eight employers from across Wales were recognised for the outstanding support they give to the Armed Forces Community at the awards ceremony held at HMS CAMBRIA, Cardiff Ba
Eight Welsh employers have been given the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award.
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