Some of the UK’s largest retailers such as Asda, John Lewis, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges and WHSmith have provided key insights into how they are creating inclusive workplaces for their staff.
Published by Diversity in Retail (DiR), the compendium of diversity and inclusion (D&I) case studies from some of UK’s top retailers reveals how they are creating more inclusive workplace environments.
Businesses have had to negotiate the implementation of flexible and hybrid working as a result of the pandemic; while ensuring employee welfare is placed at the top of the agenda. DiR’s report covers how retailers have incorporated new working rhythms, which satisfy both job and company requirements but also overall team effectiveness; while creating a new level of inclusivity for all those involved in the organisation.
TOP INCLUSIVE PRACTICES
“Best Inclusive Practices in Retail 2021 brings together insightful case studies from Diversity in Retail founding members; highlighting how businesses within the retail sector are creating and innovating to ensure that inclusive workplace environments are achieved,” stated Tea Colaianni, Founder & Chair of Diversity in Retail.
“By working with DE&I teams who are prepared to share their strategies and goals, the message for positive change is amplified throughout retail as a whole. I am grateful to all the organisations in the DiR Collaboration Community for sharing their best inclusive practices. Together we can impact further positive change and inspire other retailers to adopt similar practices.”
Founding Members who contributed to the report, launched during National Inclusion Week, include Asda, Dixons Carphone, EG Group, John Lewis Partnership, Joules, Kingfisher, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, WHSmith and Wickes. To read the paper in full, click here.
ADDRESSING INEQUALITIES IN RETAIL
Two recent reports, published by PwC UK in collaboration with WiHTL and DiR reveal the impact of Covid-19 on gender pay gap reporting in both the retail and hospitality, travel and leisure sectors. Click here to read more.
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