2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award The murder of George Floyd, global protests, and the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement prompted Rethink Mental Illness to confront its own shortcomings in relation to ethnic equality. In response, the charity commissioned an independent review conducted by Oxytocin-Learning to assess its progress in becoming an anti-racist employer,... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award Metro Bank is passionately dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment for its workforce. This journey began with the introduction and sharing of the Metro Bank Diversity and Inclusion Strategy video, emphasizing the message of diversity and inclusion to all colleagues. The strategy was supported by three pillars: Inclusive Culture, E... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award Kin + Carta’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness program (IDEA) embodies their commitment to fostering an environment where every individual, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, religion, or background, feels safe, empowered, and included. Their pledge is to actively seek diverse perspectives, celebrate individuality, and cr... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award The Enterprise Technology Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champions network came together this year with a shared mission and unwavering commitment to advance awareness and nurture inclusivity. While HSBC has commendable bank-wide DE&I efforts, their goal was to bring this dialogue to their Technology division. This led to their firs... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award Capital One is deeply committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive culture where every voice is not only heard but is valued. They recognise the potential within each unique perspective, believing that by tapping into this collective wisdom, they can craft exceptional experiences for associates and customers alike. To further cement thi... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award Bridgend College embarked on a transformative journey by crafting ten impactful short videos. In these videos, staff members shared their stories of inclusion and belonging. This moving collection was shared both internally and with the wider community through the ‘Be You’ social media campaign. The primary aim was to spotligh... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Inclusive Culture Initiative Award Auto Trader’s purpose of ‘Driving change together, Responsibly’ runs through everything they do, including their ‘Inclusive Culture Development Programme’. Auto Trader have revolutionised their recruitment processes to be even more inclusive, ensuring all those involved in the recruitment process are consciously thinking about inclu... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Outstanding Diversity Network Award The Staff Networks have been integral to galvanising change. Initiatives have been taken to influence university executives, encouraging positive action and leading to real-life differences in staff experiences. While being a parent is not a protected characteristic, the University of Sunderland appreciate that staff who are parents face... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Outstanding Diversity Network Award Principality Building Society’s Pride Network has been on quite a journey since it was founded just over 6 years ago. Initially called the LGBTQ+ and Friends network a small group of colleagues decided it was time to come together as members and allies of the community to offer a safe space and support to all colleagues. The group was se... »
2023 Shortlisted Nominee Outstanding Diversity Network Award The OVO Believe Network’s purpose is to make sure all religions and beliefs are represented, respected and celebrated. They work hard to create an open environment where everyone can learn about, embrace and celebrate each other’s cultures, beliefs and customs. Working to raise awareness, provide education and support, and make sure coll... »