We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer. Here at the IPO we want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. We are committed to understanding, respecting and representing as broad a range of views and backgrounds as we have in UK society.
We know a diverse workforce is an authentic and innovative workforce and creating an environment where our people can bring their whole selves to work cultivates strong communities. Those communities are at the heart of our intersectional approach to building an environment of openness, trust, and respect.
First and foremost, inclusion in the IPO is all about creating a supportive environment where everyone can be themselves, so that they can do their best work.
We know how hard the Inclusion and Diversity team work to make this a reality for absolutely everyone in the IPO, whether or not you feel you have a particular characteristic or are represented by a staff network.
Secondly, inclusion in the IPO is about creating the systems which enable people to thrive. This relies on; data to understand the present situation, and a grasp of cultural features so that we can achieve targeted systemic change. We see this created in things big and small, from a STEM returners programme, to tweaks to the recruitment process.
We want our people to be confident that they can be their true self in work and feel that their differences in identity and thought are respected. Not just because it is the right thing to do but because it will help IPO to be a more innovative organisation that is a Brilliant Place to Work.
We are thrilled this year to have been recognised by several external organisations for being a fair and inclusive employer. The list of achievements include:
