Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
Creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture is core to our business. We work with colleagues from over 60 different nationalities worldwide and we promote a working environment that embraces everyone, regardless of background. We are guided by our values of professionalism, honesty and being collaborative in the way we work.
Gender equality is a key industry issue and we are proud of our ongoing role in increasing female representation. We exceed industry averages and continually evaluate our approach to ensure DEI remains central to everything we do.
How we did in 2023
Gender bias screening
Gender bias screening now in all job adverts. Investment in Eploy recruitment software to screen for gender bias and enable more transparent data monitoring in the recruitment process.
Female representation
This slight decrease is due to headcount reductions in regions where representation of females is typically higher.
DEI committees
Introduced regional DEI working groups to complement our global DEI focus group, meeting quarterly and offering a space for employees to collaborate to tackle local DEI challenges.
Parental policies
New maternity, adoption, parental leave and miscarriage policies now available to all employees.
Inclusion training
of inclusive behaviour training undertaken by our people in 2023.
How we did in 2023
Gender bias screening
Gender bias screening now in all job adverts. Investment in Eploy recruitment software to screen for gender bias and enable more transparent data monitoring in the recruitment process.
Female representation
This slight decrease is due to headcount reductions in regions where representation of females is typically higher.
DEI committees
Introduced regional DEI working groups to complement our global DEI focus group, meeting quarterly and offering a space for employees to collaborate to tackle local DEI challenges.
Parental policies
New maternity, adoption, parental leave and miscarriage policies now available to all employees.
Inclusion training
of inclusive behaviour training undertaken by our people in 2023.
2023 highlights
We launched a UK menopause policy, as part of our Menopause Workplace Pledge, a new campaign by Wellbeing of Women.
We ran, and continue to run a number of events around the world, building awareness and marking important moments in the DEI calendar, from Pride Month to Mental Health Awareness Day.
Allyship in action
I serve on the governing board of Women in Construction Operations (WiOPS), a non-profit organisation that helps women in construction operation positions advance their careers as future leaders. I volunteered to help with a 10 year anniversary event in Southern California which was a great success. We had a strong turnout and very positive feedback. I’m committed to furthering the careers of women in construction.
Paul Fitch Senior Director, USA
Our 2024 goals
Continue to exceed industry norms for all under-represented groups.
Commit to creating more opportunities to listen to our people, to understand barriers and overcome them.
Percentage of female applications to be reflected in percentage of job offers.
Continue to invest in processes that tackle bias and foster an inclusive environment. Undertake data analysis to understand numbers of female applicants in each of our regions, develop targeted plans to address this.
Host specific DEI events and initiatives in at least 50% of our offices.
Deliver at least ten information sessions to our staff on DEI matters.
Give a voice to all minority groups across our organisation and develop defined action plans for regional DEI working groups.
Regional DEI groups to undertake listening exercises to understand the experience of employees with disabilities for ongoing improvements.