Incentives, initiatives and supplements supporting recruitment and retention

Funding, Pay, Recruitment, Reports, Retention

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Incentives, initiatives and supplements supporting recruitment and retention

Date: October 2025

Author/s: Association of Colleges (AoC)

Keywords: Further Education Workforce; Staff Recruitment and Retention, College Funding and Finance, Pay Recommendations 2025, Employee Incentives, FE Sector Benchmarking, Workforce Strategy

Summary:

This report examines the range of financial and non-financial incentives implemented by further education colleges to improve staff recruitment and retention amidst ongoing funding pressures. It highlights a strategic shift toward flexible benefits and targeted pay awards, such as the recommended 4% increase for the 2025/26 period, to maintain a competitive workforce.

Reference: Association of Colleges. (2025). AoC incentives survey 2025. London, United Kingdom

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