Ulverston-based electronics firm Oxley Group are celebrating after receiving an award in recognition of efforts to support military personnel.
The Silver Award recognises employers who support the armed forces, including existing or prospective employees who have served.
At Oxley the commitments recognised are in recruitment and selection procedures and through the introduction of positive policies covering defence people issues such as cadet adult volunteers and reservist policies.
Oxley also commits to promote the benefits of being an armed forces-friendly organisation through knowledge transfer and advocacy within the area’s business community.
Colonel Mark Underhill OBE DL, chief executive at the North West of England and the Isle of Man Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association, said: “On behalf of the Ministry of Defence we are honoured and delighted to be able to recognise the outstanding support and commitment given to the Armed Forces Covenant by businesses and organisations in the region, through the Employer Recognition Scheme awards.
“Each recipient has demonstrated not only that their support to the covenant and the wider armed forces community, but also that they are prepared to support their Reservists, service leavers, spouses, veterans, Cadet Force adult volunteers and cadets in the workplace.”
