VPS Earns UK Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award for Commitment to Armed Forces Support

VPS is proud to announce its recent Bronze Award recognition in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), a UK Ministry of Defence initiative that honors organizations committed to supporting the Armed Forces community. This award highlights VPS’s dedication to championing veterans, reservists, and military families through active engagement and supportive workplace practices.

What is the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme?

The Defence Employer Recognition Scheme was established to encourage and reward UK employers who actively advocate for and support the Armed Forces. The ERS is tiered in three levels—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—to recognize increasing levels of commitment. Employers who attain the Bronze Award pledge to be « Armed Forces-friendly » and demonstrate a clear commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and cadets, whether they are current or former members of the military.

VPS’s Commitment to Supporting the Armed Forces Community

VPS’s commitment to the Armed Forces community is multi-faceted. The company recognizes the unique value that veterans and reservists bring to the workplace, including their experience in teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving. As part of its commitment, VPS has implemented policies and practices that make it easier for employees with a military background to balance their careers with their service. This includes offering flexibility for reservists and actively supporting the recruitment and retention of veterans transitioning to civilian roles.

Through the ERS Bronze Award, VPS is publicly reaffirming its support for the Armed Forces Covenant, a pledge to treat those who serve or have served with fairness and respect in their communities and workplaces. VPS continues to build on this pledge with initiatives that foster a welcoming and supportive environment for all military-affiliated employees.

What the Bronze Award Means for VPS

Receiving the Bronze Award is a significant step forward in VPS’s ongoing journey to deepen its engagement with the defense community. This recognition underscores VPS’s commitment to the Armed Forces community, as well as the company’s determination to support reservists and veterans at every stage of their employment. VPS is committed to advancing further within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, aspiring to the Silver and Gold levels as it expands its programs for Armed Forces personnel and veterans.

Moving Forward

As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, VPS is dedicated to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for service members, veterans, and their families. The Bronze Award affirms VPS’s commitment to this goal and serves as a foundation for continued support and recognition of military service in the workplace. Looking to the future, VPS will continue to enhance its initiatives for Armed Forces support, promoting the values of respect, adaptability, and resilience that are vital to both military and civilian success.