Coyle Personnel is thrilled to announce that we have once again been awarded Gold accredited membership as part of The 5% Club’s esteemed 2024-25 Employer Audit Scheme. This accolade highlights our continued commitment to empowering our employees through “earn & learn” initiatives such as Apprenticeships, Graduate Schemes, and Sponsored Student Placements.
Achieving the Gold status reflects our dedication to nurturing the professional growth and development of our workforce. It underscores our belief that investment in people is the cornerstone of long-term success. Through programs that offer hands-on learning, we are creating pathways for professional growth, equipping our staff with the skills and confidence they need to thrive.
Promoting Positive Change
By being part of The 5% Club, Coyle Personnel proudly stand alongside over 1,100 forward-thinking employers who are dedicated to driving positive change. The 5% Club represents a powerful movement of companies working together to make workplace training more inclusive, diverse, and accessible. Collectively, members support 1.9 million employees, with more than 108,000 individuals participating in "earn and learn" schemes. The Employer Audit rigorously assesses our efforts, future ambitions, and commitment to social mobility, diversity, and inclusion, further strengthening our mission.
Leading Workplace Learning
Out of 129 distinguished members, Coyle Personnel is honoured to be recognised as one of the outstanding Gold; members of The 5% Club. This achievement puts us at the forefront of workplace learning innovation, and we look forward to expanding these opportunities even further.
As a member of the 5% club, we are able to engage with Government as part of the wider collective, promoting a unique and credible “voice of the employer” drawn from multiple sectors and sizes, on any/all aspects of the skills debate (i.e. not just apprenticeships), identifying issues and addressing failings in the system, including through its surveys.
Speaking on the benefit of apprenticeships, Nick Markwell, Manager of Coyle Rail, said; "We are immensely proud to be awarded a gold membership of the 5% club for the second year running. Supporting apprentices and giving the next generation the skills required to ensure our industry thrives, runs deep within our values at Coyle Personnel Ltd and we look forward to making more opportunities for apprentices throughout 2025."
Zara Woodman, Social Value Lead at Coyle Personnel, said; "We're extremely proud to have achieved Gold status in the 5% Club! This recognition highlights our commitment to creating opportunities and empowering individuals in earn and learn roles. By providing access to valuable work experience and skill development, we’re not only helping people grow, but also building a stronger, more inclusive workforce for the future."
Meanwhile, Mark Cameron OBE, Chief Executive at The 5% Club, commented; “We are incredibly proud of the outstanding employers, like Coyle Personnel, who have gone above and beyond to invest in the future of their workforce through a diverse range of 'earn and learn' initiatives. Their dedication, especially during these challenging times, deserves to be celebrated. By achieving Gold membership, Coyle Personnel has shown an exceptional commitment to shaping the skills of tomorrow, contributing not only to their business but to the wider economy.”
Gill Cronin, Director of Operations at The 5% Club, added; "It is inspiring to witness the dedication and passion our members bring to providing meaningful career development opportunities. Coyle Personnel’s Gold membership highlights their leadership in creating impactful learning environments that prioritise inclusion and diversity. As we see 20% of our members reaching these prestigious tiers, it’s a true reflection of how companies like Coyle Personnel are laying the groundwork for the future talent pipeline.”