We mean business when it comes to the development of our people. Our global award-winning learning and development function is designed to give all our people the opportunity to thrive in their chosen roles at SO.
At SO we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees, contractors, workers and job applicants. We recognise the importance of celebrating diversity and creating an environment where everyone is treated fairly.
Developing relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures is intrinsic to our business, with equality and diversity underpinning our vision and strategy. We’ve put policies in place to ensure that we continue to promote diversity, equity and inclusion at SO.
We avoid stereotyping and using wording that may discourage groups with a particular protected characteristic from applying to our job advertisements.
We endeavour to include a short policy statement regarding equal opportunities onto every job advertisement.
Workforce composition and promotions are monitored to ensure equality of opportunity at all levels of the Company. Where appropriate, steps are taken to identify and remove unjustified barriers and to meet the special needs of disadvantaged or underrepresented groups. Managers are given appropriate training on equal opportunities and selection best practice.
In November 2020, we came together with 7 other recruitment companies to discuss the significant underrepresentation of Black talent. Nine months later we joined forces and created Programme One to redefine equal opportunity within our industry.
Our strategic ambition is to remove the barriers to the recruitment of 500 more Black recruiters into our sector annually.
To discuss your diversity, equity and inclusion needs, or if you’d like additional support or advice, please contact us at info@programmeone.com.
