In a significant step on its diversity and inclusion (D&I) journey, global professional services firm Jacobs has achieved the Clear Assured Silver Standard. Jacobs attributes the achievement to its ongoing “commitment to creating a truly inclusive culture where diverse talent can thrive”.
Its ambition to become a recognised employer of choice for diverse talent has been reflected in Jacob’s continual progress with the Diversity and Inclusion Standard since December 2019, confirmed the Clear Company. The Clear Assured global Diversity and Inclusion Standard is an accessible online platform that provides organisations with the D&I expertise and direction needed to support their appetite for fundamental culture change.
Containing the Clear Company’s knowledge, rigorous processes and understanding of what works, the pan diverse Standard is regularly updated with the latest thinking and directs users to activity with proven benefit, confirmed the company.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION COMMITMENT
“Silver Standard is a considerable achievement and can only be achieved through a holistic approach to D&I and a commitment to working and thinking differently every day. Businesses that do this are more able to influence authentic change, internally and within their markets and sectors,” explained Jenny Hinde, Director at the Clear Company.
In achieving the Silver Standard, Jacobs has demonstrated that D&I is securely embedded at all levels of the organisation, combining visible and accountable leadership with company-wide inclusion training and a huge grassroots drive led by the 20,000+ members of the eight Jacobs Employee Networks. By committing to operationalising D&I in this way, Jacobs’ leaders believe the company is strongly positioned to deliver sustainable impact on the diversity of the market in a sector that faces challenges from an impending talent shortage and a need to embrace the rapidly changing demographics of the working population.
INCLUSIVE & ACCOUNTABLE LEADERSHIP
“We’re incredibly proud of the cultural shifts in Jacobs that have seen us move from ‘Foundation’ to ‘Silver’ rating in less than nine months,” stated Jacobs’ Senior Vice President People & Places Solutions Europe, Donald Morrison. “Central to this success has been our transparent, accountable leadership on inclusion and the rich partnership we’ve developed with leading organisations like Clear.
“Our continued success in the UK depends on recruiting the best diverse talent in today’s competitive market – and we’re looking forward to improving our rating even more in 2021,” he added.
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