Diversity and Inclusion

We actively promote diversity of thought and opinions and we recruit, develop and promote colleagues from different backgrounds.

Our journey

Respect is a core value in our Company. We believe in equality for all and are fully committed to promoting an inclusive culture and diverse workforce. Ensuring a culture of fairness and equity underpins our management decisions, actions and behaviours.

We are proud to share some of our notable achievements which reflect our commitment to DE&I:

  • Silver Accreditation from Diversity in Retail.
  • FTSE Women Leaders Review Top Ten Performer for Women in Leadership.
  • Parker Review compliant.
  • Equal Hiring Mix 51% Female, 40% Male (UK)

We believe in equality for all and are fully committed to promoting an inclusive culture and diverse workforce.

We care about what our colleagues think

We continue to be focussed on creating environments in which everyone can thrive, and we place a high regard in listening to our colleagues on issues that matter to them.

We engage with colleagues through our regional Listening Forums chaired by members of our Senior Executive team and co-chaired by Rosa Monckton, Designated Non-Executive Director for Wider Workforce Engagement. In April 2023, we held our Global Listening Forum with 35 representatives from across the Company. As a result of the feedback received through the year, a number of enhancements to UK and US benefits packages.

Launched in 2024 created by our people, for our people, our colleague representative groups are a great way to get to meet new colleagues, find support and celebrate. However you identify, our representative groups are open and welcoming to all, including champions and supporters.

82% of our global colleagues agree that they 'WOULD RECOMMEND THIS COMPANY AS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK'