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
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.
What Is a Social Recruitment and Training Partner?
- Access to a diverse pool of motivated candidates
- Tailored pre-employment training to bridge skills gaps
- In-employment support for both candidates and employers
- Upskilling opportunities through our award-winning FLEX learning platform
This is recruitment with social impact, and training with purpose.
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:
- We listen: We take the time to understand your hiring needs, challenges, and goals.
- We match: We introduce you to candidates who are ready to work and eager to contribute.
- We prepare: We provide any necessary training before start date, tailored to the role.
- 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.
