At Kingfisher, they believe a better world starts with better homes. They help
make better homes accessible for everyone and they know that it’s time to
reflect the customers they’re serving. It’s time for Inclusion and Diversity at
Kingfisher to evolve.
Inclusion and Diversity have become essential pillars for progressive companies
striving to create a better future. Kingfisher have taken this mission to heart,
recognising the need for equal representation, fair opportunities, and a
workplace culture that thrives on diversity. With a vision to reflect the
communities it serves; Kingfisher has made it a priority to embrace the unique
perspectives and experiences of its employees.
Underpinning their commitment, Kingfisher has implemented several strategic
initiatives to advance diversity and inclusion within the organisation. Such as:
Being data-driven in their approach to identifying critical inclusion and diversity
priorities.
Building leader and colleague understanding in what it means to be inclusive and
how to demonstrate active allyship.
A well-established and highly respected Race & Culture Affinity Network – led by
colleagues of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds, providing safe spaces,
raising awareness, and discussing topical issues with allies, providing subject
matter expertise to the business, and challenging and supporting the business in
accelerating meeting its ambitions to be more inclusive and diverse. This
network has also used powerful reverse mentoring partnerships to help raise
awareness of senior leaders of some of the challenges and structural barriers in
existence societally.
To address the underrepresentation of Black individuals in leadership positions,
the company has established targeted programs and collaborated with external
programmes such as Diversity in Retail initiatives aimed at promoting career
growth and development. By actively seeking to eliminate barriers to
advancement, Kingfisher PLC is paving the way for aspiring Black professionals
to excel and ascend to leadership roles.
They know there is a lot more work to be done, their journey towards diversity
and inclusion is ongoing, and the company remains steadfast in its commitment
for continual improvement.
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