The Institute of Directors (IoD) has a worldwide association of members and provides a professional network that reaches into every corner of the business community.
Many Reservists I've met in Afghanistan have talked about how important it is to them to have the support of their employer. Most recognise that without this support, it would be difficult for them to be serving on the frontline alongside the Regular Armed Forces. Whilst employers generally recognise the valuable work Reservists do and the skills they can bring to the workplace, it can still be hard for businesses, and particularly small businesses to give their support to Reservist employees. Ensuring employers have access to support and information is vital and that is why we have been working with SaBRE, helping and advising them on how to best reach those employers that want to know or need to know what it means to employ a Reservist."
Miles Templeman, Director General, IoD.