We strongly believe the best way we can serve our people and our customers is to ensure that we continuously work to build an environment in which all our employees feel respected for who they are and for the value that their individuality brings to the organisation.
We are striving to create a workplace in which you can truly be you, with us. Explore local diversity and inclusion efforts at Thales in the UK, where equal opportunities and respect for individuals drive creativity and innovation.
Our employee groups come together to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and share valuable insights. Members from each network, alongside HR and guest speakers, meet quarterly to exchange ideas and set priorities that enhance the employee experience. Together, we are committed to creating a thriving workplace for everyone we represent.
WiTh is an employee network dedicated to supporting and connecting women from across Thales to share experiences, provide resources, and increase connections. With a focus on events and initiatives that are tailored to the specific needs and interests of women in Thales, we aim to promote gender equality and create an empowered community.
We want our people to feel that they can be their authentic selves at work. We recognise that being able to express your gender identity and sexual orientation in a way that suits you – and not the people around you – is vital to feeling comfortable in your work environment.
REACH helps increase cultural awareness among employees by organising events, workshops, and training sessions that highlight different cultures and traditions, creating an environment where employees from diverse cultural backgrounds feel valued, respected, and included in all aspects of work life.
Thales has Armed Forces Networks operating independently around the world, with active networks in France, Canada, Australia and the UK. The network is primarily for Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and Service Families.
As part of our commitment to supporting the Armed Forces, we have created military-only routes into employment, including running our own Military Insight Events. Through our Career Transition Partnerships, Thales offers a variety of options for our service leavers so they can continue to serve the nation’s defence interests in a supportive environment. At Thales in the UK, our service leavers can grow their careers in new directions, from defence to space and the digital industries.
In 2025, Thales in the UK regained its accreditation as a ‘Disability Confident Leader,’ the highest level in the government-led scheme we joined in 2021, which helps businesses employ and retain individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions. This voluntary program emphasises the importance of harnessing the valuable talents and skills that disabled individuals bring to the workplace.
As a member of the Business Disability Forum, we are dedicated to becoming a disability-smart organisation, focusing on key themes such as effective recruitment and employee development. Our commitment is reflected in our demonstrated improvements in recruiting, retaining, and developing disabled employees.
