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.

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.

A Fair Exchange

A Fair Exchange

Since joining the Entertainment Exchange store in Little Westgate, Wakefield, Ben Guilfoyle has been "a revelation" according to supervisor Daniel Goodwin.

Chris Finds His Station in Life

Chris Finds His Station in Life

They say, "Never go back" but that's exactly what 43 year old Chris Whitaker did when he returned to rail caterer Rail Gourmet recently, following a training programme at BEST Leeds.

Where There's a Will

Where There's a Will

Where there's a Will...there's a way. And Will Bird is adamant that the team at BEST in Batley worked hard to get him and his incredible talents pointed the right way.

Fiona's a Real Diamond

Fiona's a Real Diamond

With over 100 stores throughout the UK one of the key principles of fashion jewellery chain Diamonds & Pearls is "to deliver exceptional customer service via motivated and inspirational staff".