Protiviti UK signs Armed Forces Covenant

London, UK, 27 August 2024 – Global consulting firm Protiviti UK is pleased to announce it has become a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant (AFC).

The covenant is a government-backed scheme that advocates for the unique needs of those within the Armed Forces Community, ensuring employers create environments in which all those who serve, have served, and/or have serving family members are understood, treated fairly, and supported to thrive.

This agreement formalises Protiviti UK’s commitment to supporting the Armed Forces community and recognises the contribution to the country that serving military personnel, veterans and their families have made and continue to make.

The covenant was co-signed by Tom Lemon, Protiviti UK Country Market Leader (CML), Scott Bolderson, Managing Director and Military Employee Network Group (ENG) Sponsor, and Major General Rob Anderton-Brown, Director Capability, Strategic Command.

By becoming a forces friendly employer and choosing to partner with defence by signing the AFC, Protiviti UK also becomes eligible to be recognised by the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award, for which it has been recognised with a bronze award, demonstrating the tangible support for the Armed Forces community it is providing.

Tom Lemon, Protiviti UK, CML said: “It’s an honour and a privilege for Protiviti UK to have signed such a highly regarded and prestigious covenant. Not only is this beneficial from a personnel-perspective, but it also provides us with a huge commercial benefit.

“Our support for the military network – both currently serving and veterans or ex-military personnel – is incredibly important and each member from this community brings fantastic leadership skills and life skills into the organisation, which really does make a difference. One other thing I've learned over the years, is the power of the military network, is just something else. We are delighted to be a part of this hugely significant and influential network.”

Major General Rob Anderton-Brown, Director Capability, Strategic Command said: “I am delighted to have co-signed the Armed Forces Covenant with Protiviti UK. This important commitment is of great value to the Armed Forces Community. It helps reinforce the importance and benefits of an increasingly close relationship needed between industry and the Armed Forces.”

The signing comes shortly after the launch of Protiviti UK’s Military ENG, co-chaired by Brett McGowan, Director, who served for more than 20 years in the Royal Signals, and Rupert Fischer, Consultant, who currently serves as an Officer with the Honourable Artillery Company. This ENG is an open group for all those affiliated with the Armed Forces and for those interested in the impact and challenges this community can sometimes face. Its aim is to provide support to veterans, reservists and their families as well as recognising the skills military personnel can bring to the workplace. It also leads in internal policy development and guidance, shaping recruitment practices, and championing the causes and needs of Armed Forces affiliated colleagues.  

To date nearly 12,000 organisations have signed the AFC including businesses and charities nationwide since its introduction 2011.

Find out more information about the covenant, including how organisations can support the forces community on the Armed Forces Covenant website here.

View a list of organisations who have signed the AFC here.