Labour Xchange are working in partnership with the department of regeneration at Sunderland council. They are currently running a project in the city with a focus on enabling local residents to earn additional income.
From Labour Xchange’s research, it is apparent that one of the largest hurdles that many people face when trying to increase their earned income is finding suitable employment, that fits around their personal circumstances. Whether it be parents that need to find work to fit around school hours or people who have caring responsibilities, as a city, Sunderland has a large group of the population excluded from paid economic activity due to an employment market that cannot match their availability and skills to work.
Given the current national labour shortages, this situation seems especially odd and frustrating, and along with Sunderland Council is one of Labour Xchange’s priorities to fix locally. Their solution utilises a platform that matches people desired working hours to local business/employers who need staff. Whether it is one hour every Wednesday or every day for two hours, the platform enables people to be in control of their hours and working potential. In addition, the platform is extremely successful at using small regular pieces of work to move people into better paid and more rewarding careers.
Click to find out more about the Labour Xchange employment platform
