Members of the reserve forces of Great Britain probably deserve the full support of their civilian employers. Firstly, because of the great personal sacrifice and commitment that they are aware that, should they be mobilized, they will exercise the same powers and facing the same dangers as their counterparts in full-time army. Transferable skills relevant to the development of employees
Second, because the training provided to help develop transferable skills and qualities such as leadership development, team spirit, confidence, initiative, adaptability and experience of other cultures . According to research findings for Sabre, it is precisely those areas where employers in most reservists value and those that employers find it difficult or expensive to provide training.
Intensive training for reservists, which is the same as their military counterparts, supports a wide range of skills and attributes that translate directly into greater work efficiency. In many cases, the training of reservists will complement and support the development of a company own personnel and training, and therefore an important advantage for the organization.
The reservists are qualified, lucid people who are fully prepared and able to learn. They are a great asset to their civilian employer, which explains why a growing number of companies are recognizing the value of reservists can bring to the civilian workplace.
What is the best way to show support?
There are a number of ways in which businesses and organizations can show their support for reservists in their employment, either now or in the future. The best way is to have policies and procedures established for responding to all questions that may arise from the use of reservists, and adopt a simple code of practice.
These basic steps will help companies establish a strong working relationship with the reservists to their staff, while extracting the maximum value for the company.
Companies wishing to give public support to members of the Reserve Force and to confirm their support in writing are invited to sign the declaration of support. Sabre campaign for employers to engage their support is already proving a great success, with over 100 companies throughout the United Kingdom have signed to date.