Understanding Organisational DNA
The Reality of Corporate Culture While military structures are explicit, corporate hierarchies often operate through both formal and informal channels. Recent Forces in Mind Trust research highlights how understanding these dynamics significantly impacts career progression. Emma: “In my current role, I’ve learned that corporate influence isn’t just about position. It’s about understanding the unwritten rules […]
Breaking Down Transition Barriers: Practical Solutions for Service Leavers
Recent research from Forces in Mind Trust shows that only 43.2% of service leavers feel prepared for civilian life. With over 16,250 personnel leaving the armed forces annually, addressing transition challenges is crucial for both individual and economic success. Understanding the Civilian Job Market The civilian job market operates differently from military career progression. Research […]
Military Skills to Industry Certifications: Your Transition Guide to Professional Qualifications
Introduction: With over 16,250 personnel leaving the armed forces annually in the UK, understanding how your military expertise translates to industry-recognised qualifications is crucial for career success. This guide outlines the key pathways to civilian certification. Understanding Your Military Qualifications Your military training has equipped you with valuable skills that civilian employers actively seek. Key […]
Enhanced Learning Credits: Your Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Introduction: Enhanced Learning Credits (ELC) are a valuable resource for service leavers pursuing further education and qualifications. This guide breaks down how to access and maximise your ELC benefits effectively. Understanding Your Entitlement: • Lower Tier: Up to £1,000 per year for those with 4+ years of service • Higher Tier: Up to £2,000 per […]
Embracing Veteran Status: A Crucial Aspect of Diversity and Inclusion in the UK Workplace
In this blog, we will explore the importance of recognizing and valuing veterans as a crucial aspect of diversity in the UK
What a Tech Skills Gap Means for the Armed Forces
As tech-enabled warfare continues to be a key talking point for post-Brexit Britain, the head of the UK’s armed forces has encouraged cyber specialists and data engineers to join as reservists to fill gaps in tech capabilities. Due to the high demand for tech expertise, the general notion is that there will be a strong […]
The State of the Armed Forces: the pandemic, the changes, the future.
Throughout the pandemic, the Armed Forces played a key role, from building NHS Nightingale hospitals, to administering vaccines. It’s been a year like no other, and the range of MACA (Military to Civil Authorities) requests have brought the Armed Forces under a spotlight at a time of uncertainty, keeping medical supplies moving and motorways running. […]
What Does a Reduced Headcount in the Army Mean for the Ex-Forces Market?
Defence spending is set to increase by £24bn over the next four years as plans for new capabilities around electronic warfare are taking precedence. As part of this major overhaul of the armed forces, the size of the forces is set to reduce to 72,500 soldiers by 2025 as part of changes aimed to move […]
What Are the Top Transferable Skills From a Military Career?
“What skills can you bring to this position?” It’s a question many ex-forces personnel dread, and that’s if you’ve made it past the long list of essential and desired skills on the job advertisement. But it needn’t be. You might feel you’ve little to offer by way of office experience, commercial acumen or business know-how. […]