Diversity

A team that’s diverse

At PageGroup we know that a diverse team brings different perspectives and insight to our business, generating creativity, problem-solving and sustainability that wouldn’t otherwise be possible.

Our inclusive culture creates opportunities for everyone. We recognise and appreciate that every individual is different and we want to make sure our people are comfortable bringing their true selves to work. It includes a broad range of activities, networks and memberships.

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Women@Page

Women succeed at work

[email protected] aims to improve our gender balance at all levels across our business. Activity and initiatives include:

Introducing our global mentoring programme
Launching our [email protected] global “Yammer” network
Carried out policy reviews
Regularly sharing case studies/role model stories
Annual global campaigns to celebrate ‘International Women’s Day’ to profile our successful and inspiring women globally
Undertaken Benchmarking – received Opportunity Now Silver Award
Partnered with Smart Works
Signed the ‘Voluntary Code of Conduct for Executive Search Firms’
Introduced Everywoman female leadership programme
Joined Women on Boards

Enrolled Executive Board Director and UK MD, Olly Watson, on the ‘Men as Agents of Change’ Working Group, set up to support the work of the Women’s Business Council
Taken part in some ground-breaking research conducted by Employers Network for Equality & Inclusion which highlighted Page Personnel as having excellent levels of inclusive leadership and trust in its leaders
Signed up to the ‘Think Act Report’

Click here to take a look at a summary of the initiatives that make up [email protected]

Pride@Page

Sexual orientation and gender identity don’t matter

[email protected] supports our LGBT+ employees, recognising that people perform better when they can be themselves. Through [email protected] we have:

Become a Stonewall Global Diversity Champion
Participated in the Stonewall ‘Starting out Guide’
Worked with universities to help us attract the best talent - #PrideAtPage best talent - #PrideAtPage
Run CV workshops and skills sessions for local LGBT+ university students
Achieved benchmarks - Placed 153 on the Stonewall Workplace Quality Index 2017

Attended Stonewall Conferences
Created case studies - allies and LGBT
Run Focus groups
Reviewed and rewritten policies
Created [email protected] ‘Yammer’ network
Appointed senior sponsors and champions
Held annual global campaigns supporting LGBT Pride Month
Affiliated with P3 network in support of our LGBT parents

Parents@Page

Families and carers come first

[email protected] provides all parents & carers at PageGroup encouragement and support with resources, information and understanding through every step of their journey as parents. We have:

Partnered with MyFamilyCare to offer a work and family space portal. Access to resources, services and emergency child/elder care options
Introduced [email protected] intranet site
Introduced a pre and post maternity coaching programme
Introduced Global maternity guidelines
Conducted surveys with our parents & carers population
Launched [email protected] intranet site
Launched [email protected] ‘Yammer’ network
Run parenting seminars with Educating Matters for parents & carers on topics decided by them

Regularly published case studies/role models using our internal communications tool
Improved our paternity policy
Introduced specific questions in ‘Have Your Say’ surveys for parents & carers
Appointed senior sponsors and champions
Bring Your Kids into Work Days
Signed the #workingforward pledge – making the workplace the best it can be for pregnant women and new mothers
Held office “Family Days” to bring your partner and kids to work

Ability@Page

[email protected] – Disability doesn’t hold you back

[email protected] demonstrates our commitment to disability and removing all barriers: physical, technological and attitudinal. It allows us to effectively communicate with all employees, clients and candidates so that necessary adjustments can be made for anyone with a disability and everyone has the opportunity to reach their potential.

First recruitment company to sign the Time To Change pledge – to end mental health discrimination
Healthcare Experience Days – free events open to employees to promote well-being
Support and engage in Time To Talk Day
Partner with Business Disability Forum
Regular sharing of stories from employees whose lives are affected by disability
Reviewed and rewritten policies
Created [email protected] Yammer network
Appointed senior sponsor and mental health champions
Regular hints and tips to improve general health and wellbeing

Parents@Page