{"id":22088,"date":"2025-02-28T06:27:59","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T06:27:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/hero-foundation\/"},"modified":"2025-04-18T08:38:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T08:38:19","slug":"hero-foundation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/my\/hero-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Hero Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Unlocking employment opportunities through technology<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

The Hero Foundation supports people facing barriers to employment, find work and build meaningful careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Partner with us<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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What is Hero Foundation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Hero Foundation is Employment Hero\u2019s dedicated social impact venture that uses our recruitment technology to help people facing barriers to employment find work, faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hero Foundation sits at the heart of our mission, which is to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Using our technology to level the playing field and support more people into work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How can the Hero Foundation help my business?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

The Hero Foundation can help your business find untapped talent, build a great team, and support social responsibility initiatives. All without adding any extra steps to the recruitment process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the Hero Foundation, hiring isn\u2019t just about filling roles, it\u2019s about giving back to the community while building a stronger and more inclusive workforce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Solving unemployment: one job at a time <\/strong>
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Nearly 600,000 people are unemployed in Australia, with close to a million people underemployed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unemployment is an issue that affects the individual, their family, and the community \u2014 and it can be hard to break out of the cycle.
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One job can change a life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We believe everyone deserves a shot at the best job opportunities. But we know it\u2019s not always easy, especially for those that face extra hurdles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, businesses are always looking for hardworking, dedicated people. Under-and unemployed people bring incredible value and dedication when given the right opportunities. We\u2019re here to help businesses unlock this untapped potential \u2014through education, resources, and the best hiring technology. By breaking down barriers and shifting mindsets, businesses can find talent, and anyone looking for a job can find, apply for, and secure meaningful work.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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How the Hero Foundation works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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How does the Hero Foundation work?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We partner to provide candidates<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We partner with charities, not-for-profits and social enterprise organisations that support people facing barriers to employment through upskilling and training, wrap-around holistic support and job readiness programs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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We connect these candidates with Australia\u2019s largest employment network<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With 300k+ employers in our network, we always have open opportunities. We showcase each candidate\u2019s profile, match them to suitable employers, support them with additional CV and interview prep, and give them access to thousands of roles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why become a Hero Foundation employer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Access untapped talent<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Many skilled and motivated people face barriers to employment due to circumstances beyond their control. As a Hero Foundation employer, your business gains access to a dedicated workforce ready to contribute.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Boost your brand & reputation<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Customers, employees, and investors are drawn to businesses that drive positive social impact. Show that you stand for something bigger by giving back to your community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Build workplace diversity<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

A diverse team brings fresh perspectives, innovation, and better problem-solving. Workplaces with a broad range of skills, life experiences and perspectives perform have better staff retention rates, productivity and stronger employee engagement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Receive support & resources<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t be doing this alone. The Hero Foundation will support your business with joint marketing, hiring and workforce education, as you need it. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Innovation, reliability, customer service. A tick, gold medal, five stars.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cAt the heart of Employment Hero has always been a profound belief \u2013 that everyone, irrespective of where they come from or their circumstances, deserves the right to quality employment opportunities.
The Hero Foundation is our way of bringing this vision to life\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ben Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder, Employment Hero<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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Work with us to bring employment to all.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Fill out this form and tell us about your organisation and we can get you involved.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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