Our Colleagues.
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Empowering our people, sustainably
Our people are our most valued asset. Creating the right environment for everyone to contribute positively leads to success for both individuals as well as the business.
Within the Our Colleagues Pillar, we put significant focus on diversity, equity and inclusion. This allows us to look at the complete colleague journey and make Together a great workplace for all. We continue to invest in colleague development, engagement and wellbeing, as well as our talent pipeline for the future prosperity of the business.
Driving Together towards our DEI goals.
"I have the privilege of being the DEI Committee Chair and see my role as supporting the business as we set the standards we want to achieve. Ultimately, that comes down to being ambitious, taking action and holding ourselves to account."
"The delivery of our DEI awareness sessions has been a particular highlight this year. It was fantastic to see the engagement from so many colleagues, playing their part in our DEI goals. We have some way to go to meet our aspirations, but we are making progress with the continued commitment from the Executive, colleagues, the DEI Committee members and our inclusive Togetherness groups."
Sarah Nield, Group Chief Compliance Officer and DEI Steering Committee Chair.
Our colleague aspirations
50% of leadership roles to be filled by women by 2030
14% of leadership positions to be filled by colleagues from underrepresented ethnic groups by 2030
Our Strategy for DEI
Policy and practices
Diversity, equity and inclusion has to be embedded in everything we do. We make sure we’re set up to remove barriers and give all colleagues the opportunity to succeed.
We review our policies and practices periodically, and have included feedback from our colleague surveys to make effective changes, including enhancing our family leave policy and improving our recruitment policy and guidance.
Education and awareness
Learning and development is crucial, and it’s our responsibility to empower colleagues with the opportunities and tools to enable their personal and professional growth.
We have a full programme of opportunities for colleagues to engage with, and we encourage external qualifications. Some of our standout offerings include the Together Academy, DEI education and Learnfest – all of which are in place to help our team achieve their ambitions.
Recruitment and progression
In order to ensure Together is a diverse place to work, we must build a workforce that reflects the community in which we operate, and represents the customers that we serve. To improve our recruitment practices, we’ve developed inclusive job adverts and hiring manager training.
Inclusion
Diversity and equity cannot work without inclusivity. We strive to continue to make Together a welcoming place for all, by ensuring a sense of belonging.
Meet our Togetherness Groups
Aspiring Professionals Network - Providing opportunities for networking and personal development, promoting collaboration and working together to develop our talent.
Embrace - Celebrating and championing ethnic diversity and inclusion, supporting Together to be a place where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background.
Kaleidoscope - To celebrate diversity and equality at Together, to ensure every colleague has a voice and is able to flourish, regardless of sexuality or gender identity.
Life In Full Effectiveness Network - Supporting Together’s older workers, providing a trusted space for open and honest communication so our colleagues can share experiences.
Mind Matters - Promoting understanding and empowering people to speak openly about their mental health and the impact is has on their lives.
Parents and Carers - Supporting parents and carers of all forms, providing a trusted space to openly and honestly share experiences.
Sunflowers@Together Disability Network - To promote the understanding of disabilities and empower everyone at Together to be themselves and feel accepted.
Women@Together - To establish a network that champions equality, celebrates and empowers women at Together, and provides a safe space to connect.
"Embracing our differences enriches our working and personal lives for the better."
"In my role as Lead, I get the benefit of developing my skills in pulling a whole group towards the common goal of making Together a more diverse and inclusive workplace. ‘Embrace’ is a group for everyone, helping colleagues at Together celebrate diversity and inclusion. We want to be a safe space for support and a driving force for positive change."
Temilola Fittes, ‘Embrace’ Multicultural group lead.
