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<p>We have successfully piloted the Great Place to Work scheme across six government
Departments and have commenced the roll out of this initiative across Departments
for all Civil Service roles, including Senior Civil Servant positions by the end of
March 2022. During the pilot phase, the scheme received 3,000 applications, made 155
appointments to roles and saw 180 successful applicants placed on a reserve list.</p><p>
</p><p>The new Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan outlines over 60 commitments funded
by over £70 million from departments across Government, including initiatives to make
sure veterans are able to find quality employment after leaving service.</p><p> </p><p>These
commitments build on recent progress and support to encourage employers to recruit
veterans, such as the National Insurance contribution holiday for employers of Service
leavers and the Defence Employer Recognition scheme. We have committed to promoting
pathways into careers in public service for veterans, such as teaching and in the
uniformed and health services and introduced a fast-track recruitment scheme for veterans
wishing to become prison officers.</p><p> </p>
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