The Open University: Diverse Company for Education

We caught up with Jiten Patel, Acting Head of Equality, Diversity and Information Rights at The Open University to catch his thoughts on seeing his University reign as The Diverse Company for Education at The Excellence in Diversity Awards 2015, here’s what Jiten had to say: The whole table erupted! It was the second win… Continue reading The Open University: Diverse Company for Education

2015 EiDA Nominee – Liverpool Mutual Homes

Liverpool Mutual Homes manages 15,000 homes in the city and have 17,600 customers. Their exceptional equality, diversity and inclusion strategy “People Matter” showcases their commitment to continuous improvement and to providing excellent services that recognise people’s differences and embrace their various needs. LMH invest in learning, training and development to help staff achieve and excel,… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Liverpool Mutual Homes

2015 EiDA Nominee – Greater Manchester Police

Greater Manchester Police has shown outstanding contribution to harnessing diversity within their workforce, actively taking the lead to highlight the business case for inclusion within the police service. In recent years, Greater Manchester Police have taken robust measures to increase the diversity of their workforce, successfully doing so in the process. The force has resourced… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Greater Manchester Police

2015 EiDA Nominee – Victim Support

Victim Support is the independent charity for victims and witnesses of crime in England and Wales. They were set up 40 years ago and have grown to become the oldest and largest victims’ organisation in the world, taking pride in being a diverse organisation enriched by the participation of all individuals and communities. Their services… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Victim Support

Gentoo

Gentoo Group is a social business whose ambition is to improve the lives of the people, communities and the environment in which they operate by investing in people, the planet and property, what they call ‘the Art of Living’. As a ‘profit for purpose’ organisation, they use any profits from their commercial activity to reinvest… Continue reading Gentoo

Asda

Diversity and inclusion sits at the heart of Asda. They place great emphasis on creating a working environment that truly promotes this, not just because it is the right thing to do, but to make them representative of the customers they serve and local communities they work in. Exceptional evidence highlights why inclusion is important… Continue reading Asda

2015 EiDA Nominee – The City of Liverpool College

The City of Liverpool College is a bold and exciting national leader that is the largest college of further education in Liverpool. Their inclusive approach highlights the great strengths the college goes to in order to create an environment that upholds respect and removes all barriers to achievement. The college is committed to promoting equality… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – The City of Liverpool College

2015 EiDA Nominee – Oxfam

Oxfam is a globally renowned aid and development charity working and campaigning with partners in over 90 countries worldwide. With over 70 years experience, Oxfam GB is a champion of equal opportunities in all of their work, internally and externally. Their international development work and crisis response always seeks to equally distribute resources and ensure… Continue reading 2015 EiDA Nominee – Oxfam