Experiences & Case Studies

BEST helps thousands of people every year find rewarding and sustainable employment. You can hear from some of our customers and find out more about the type of work we do by reading some of our real-life stories below.

Sian Sets the Bar - Thanks to BEST

Sian Sets the Bar - Thanks to BEST

Sian Makepeace, mother of four and grandmother to 7 month old Logan, had her sights set on being a lawyer or barrister when leaving school - going on to build a successful career as a legal executive before family circumstances brought her to Yorkshire and a complete change of lifestyle.

Anthony Bags Top Job

Anthony Bags Top Job

A Barnsley lad who spent a year out of work says a four-week work trial with a leading supermarket chain has changed his life forever.

Thackers: Keeping their powder dry in the recession

Thackers: Keeping their powder dry in the recession

With a client list that boasts the Wembley Stadium, powder coating specialists Thackers Commercials are flying the flag for Yorkshire business.

Q&A with Netto

Q&A with Netto

When he's not at a match, Netto Regional Manager and Liverpool fan Chris Dye is working hard across stores in Yorkshire.

Rags to Riches

Rags to Riches

Showing that hard work and commitment really does pay, read about how our New Start customer Zanis Lukasevics went from being homeless to securing a job with one of the North of England’s premier Powder Coating companies in this truly inspiring story.

Key Support Worker's 1000th Job!

Key Support Worker's 1000th Job!

Whoever said it’s too late for change? That is exactly what Ian Bennett set out to prove wrong when the 58 year old ex steel worker became Key Support Worker’s 1000th job.

Every Little Helps

Every Little Helps

Moving local people into local jobs, TESCO Express go the extra mile to recruit the best people for their business.

Q&A with B&Q

Q&A with B&Q

Here we catch up with Rachel Mawes, HR Manager at B&Q Sheffield, on keeping ahead of the game in recruitment.

Gerildine Overcomes the Blu's

Gerildine Overcomes the Blu's

Award winning Grandma of ten, Gerildine couldn't read or write and was long term unemployed. Now, 'Supergran' has written her autobiography and sustained employment at Radisson Blu.