What Is a Social Recruitment Partner - and Why Your Business Needs One

August 12, 2025

What Is a Social Recruitment Partner - and Why Your Business Needs One

Shazamme System User • August 12, 2025

Recruitment today is about building resilient, inclusive workplaces that grow people as well as profits.  That’s where the role of a Social Recruitment and Training Partner comes in.


At Turas Nua, we support businesses across Ireland by connecting them with untapped talent — and giving that talent the training and support they need to succeed. It’s a model that works: for employers, for jobseekers, and for the communities we all live in.

So what exactly does a Social Recruitment and Training Partner do? And why should your business care?

Let’s break it down.

Why It Matters for Your Business


Hiring through a Social Recruitment and Training Partner helps individuals, but supports your business goals too.


✅ Hit Your CSR and ESG Targets

Incorporating inclusive hiring and training into your workforce strategy supports your Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives.


✅ Find Motivated, Work-Ready Staff

Our candidates are supported and job-ready. Many have completed targeted training programmes aligned to your sector’s needs — from basic digital skills to sector-specific certifications.


✅ Reduce Turnover, Boost Retention

We don’t just place people. We walk alongside them — and you — during their first months in employment, helping troubleshoot issues early and reduce churn.


✅ Train As You Hire

With our in-house FLEX Learning Platform, we offer fast, focused, and flexible learning experiences that can be tailored to your specific job roles, from onboarding support to upskilling new hires.


✅ Create Meaningful Impact

Every placement through Turas Nua helps reduce social welfare dependency, increase community resilience, and support people who simply need a fair opportunity.

How It Works: A Simple, Supported Process


Here’s what working with a Social Recruitment and Training Partner looks like:

  1. We listen: We take the time to understand your hiring needs, challenges, and goals.
  2. We match: We introduce you to candidates who are ready to work and eager to contribute.
  3. We prepare: We provide any necessary training before start date, tailored to the role.
  4. We support: We stay in touch after placement, offering in-work supports for both the employee and your team.

Who We Support — and Who You Can Hire


Turas Nua supports people from all walks of life, including:

  • People with disabilities or long-term health conditions
  • Refugees and people with Temporary Protection
  • Migrants building new lives in Ireland
  • Long-term unemployed individuals
  • Young people entering the workforce
  • People returning after time away from work


These are high-potential candidates, and your next great hire.

At Turas Nua, everybody’s story matters.


Whether you’re growing your team or trying to make a positive difference through your business, we’re here to help you do both.


Get in touch with us today to learn how Social Recruitment and Training can work for you.

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