Category: Social
Opening Doors, Building Futures: OCS Wins Top Award for Commitment to Inclusive Hiring
OCS received the ERSA Employer Partnership Award for its work with the Shaw Trust to support inclusive employment and social mobility.
OCS Team
02 Dec, 2025
Published: OCS UK & Ireland ESG Impact Report 2024
OCS UK and Ireland has published its ESG Impact Report 2024, outlining this year’s progress and how colleagues are helping to make people and places the best they can be.
OCS Team
12 Nov, 2025
“We Lead with Understanding”: A Conversation with Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer
For Sarah Williams, Chief People Officer for the UK & Ireland, inclusive recruitment is a professional and personal responsibility.
OCS Team
25 Oct, 2025
Volunteering That Builds Opportunity: Highlights from ‘The HR Director’ Publication
UK&I ESG Director, Jacky So, was featured in The HR Director’s recent article, “Volunteering opportunity creation outshines traditional support methods”. The piece explores how organisations can move beyond conventional volunteering models to create meaningful, long-term opportunities for individuals and communities.
OCS Team
03 Sep, 2025
Measuring Social Value: Insights from Jacky So, ESG Director at OCS UK & Ireland
Social value is a core part of how OCS UK & Ireland operates. In a recent interview with sustainability media platform edie, ESG Director Jacky So shared practical advice on how organisations can move from intention to measurable impact.
OCS Team
18 Aug, 2025
Driving Inclusion Every Day: OCS and Scope for Disability Pride Month
OCS is always looking for opportunities to build a more inclusive environment for our colleagues, customers, and communities. That’s why this July, for Disability Pride Month, we’ve partnered with disability equality charity Scope.
OCS Team
30 Jul, 2025
Why Inclusive Recruitment Isn’t a ‘Nice to Have’; It’s a Business Imperative
OCS UK & Ireland Chief People Officer, Sarah Williams, digs into the importance of inclusive recruitment as a key tool for businesses' growth and advancement.
Sarah Williams
25 Jun, 2025
The Real Impact of Social Value: Four Key Lessons from Industry Leaders
Following our recently concluded Social Value roundtable and subsequent report, we're pulling our four important lessons we learned from speaking to industry experts from across the corporate spectrum.
OCS Team
09 Jun, 2025
OCS Foundation Relaunches with Mission to Empower Children and Young People
We are thrilled to announce the relaunch of our independent grant-giving and fundraising charity, OCS Foundation.
OCS Team
21 May, 2025
Catering Division’s Remarkable Fundraising Efforts for Teenage Cancer Trust
In a heartwarming display of solidarity and commitment, our catering division has successfully raised an impressive sum for the Teenage Cancer Trust. The fundraising activities, which began in May last year, have not only brought the team closer but also made a significant impact on the lives of young cancer patients.
OCS Team
21 Feb, 2025
Angel Hill Food Co Inspires Southwark’s Young Food Tech Students
Angel Hill Food Co chefs delivered a sushi masterclass in Southwark, teaching students the art of sushi rolling.
OCS Team
11 Feb, 2025
Reflections from Our First ESG Roundtable: Insights on Social Value
ESG Director for UK&I, Jacky So, reflects on our first ESG roundtable, which we hosted in November last year, with a focus on social value. The event was attended by a range of our customers, industry friends and social value partners. Read on to find out Jacky's top three takeaways.
Jacky So
06 Jan, 2025