The benefits of embracing apprenticeships

As we approach National Apprenticeship week (6th – 12th February 2023) Human Results take a look at how it can benefit a business in both the short term and the longer term.

Here at Human Results, we are strong believers and advocates of apprenticeship schemes. There are many benefits to taking on an apprentice, but what we urge companies not to do is look at it as cheap labour for the length of time of apprenticeship. It actually costs more long term and doesn’t install staff loyalty.

You can employ apprentices at different levels, from school leavers and university graduates; to people who want to further their careers or change career direction completely. You also can hire someone new or upskill an existing employee and as an employer, you can get funding from the government to help pay for apprenticeship training. 

The benefits for your business

• Hiring an apprentice is a productive and effective way to grow talent and develop a motivated, skilled and qualified workforce.

• 86% of employers said apprenticeships helped them develop skills relevant to their organisation

• 78% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve productivity

• 74% of employers said apprenticeships helped them improve the quality of their product or service

Other benefits of working with apprentices include:

• You can adapt their training according to the needs of your business

• They’re motivated to learn new skills

• You can expand and upskill your workforce

Danielle Wainwright who started in 2016 as an Apprentice, gaining a Level 3 NVQ in Business Administration, has continued to development a strong understanding of employee relations and legal consulting and office management and proved instrumental in the development of many of the business’s own processes for many of its day-to-day management.

Danielle said: “I am really grateful to Alasdair and the team at Human Results for the opportunities I have already had and will gain in the future, at such a young age, the working world can be quite daunting, however, being within one business and feeling a huge part of it has certainly benefitted me in being confident within the industry”.

Alasdair Hobbs added: “We are always encouraging our clients to look at apprentices as an opportunity to develop their talent for the future. We have certainly benefitted from apprenticeships and it is a pleasure to see how Danielle has progressed within Human Results and contributed to our success.”