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03/10/2023
Balfour Beatty Releases New UK Diversity And Inclusion Strategy
Balfour Beatty has refreshed its UK Diversity and Inclusion Strategy as part of its commitment to creating an inclusive workforce.
The new strategy called 'Value Everyone', builds on the company's progress on making a workplace that is welcoming to all.
Guided by its employee-led Affinity Networks, Balfour Beatty has implemented a range of activities to date. The activities include tailored learning and development opportunities as well as reverse mentoring for the Executive Committee.
The first Diversity and Inclusion Strategy was launched in 2018. Balfour Beatty's ambition is to create a workforce that reflects the population of the UK in line with the England and Wales 2021 census.
The three targets in the refreshed strategy are:
• 50% increase in female employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
• 60% increase in minority ethnic employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
• 60% increase in black employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
Delivering against seven strategic goals, the company aims to "lead the way", "create opportunities", "develop an inclusive culture" and "enable supply chain diversity" through targeted action plans which will be refreshed annually, whilst also raising awareness, educating, and celebrating differences.
To educate employees about neurodiverse conditions and support in business, Balfour Beatty has introduced a fifth employee-led Affinity Network, Neurodiversity & Allies.
Paul Raby, Balfour Beatty Group HR Director, said: "Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive company is one of our greatest focus areas. Whilst we have made significant progress since we first introduced our strategy in 2018, we recognise that there is still more work to do.
"Since then, the passion of our people has been instrumental in driving tangible change through focused action, spearheaded by our employee-led Affinity Networks. With our 2030 targets and a refreshed strategy, we will continue to work towards becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone is supported to reach their full potential".
The new strategy called 'Value Everyone', builds on the company's progress on making a workplace that is welcoming to all.
Guided by its employee-led Affinity Networks, Balfour Beatty has implemented a range of activities to date. The activities include tailored learning and development opportunities as well as reverse mentoring for the Executive Committee.
The first Diversity and Inclusion Strategy was launched in 2018. Balfour Beatty's ambition is to create a workforce that reflects the population of the UK in line with the England and Wales 2021 census.
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The three targets in the refreshed strategy are:
• 50% increase in female employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
• 60% increase in minority ethnic employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
• 60% increase in black employees by 2030 on the 2021 baseline
Delivering against seven strategic goals, the company aims to "lead the way", "create opportunities", "develop an inclusive culture" and "enable supply chain diversity" through targeted action plans which will be refreshed annually, whilst also raising awareness, educating, and celebrating differences.
To educate employees about neurodiverse conditions and support in business, Balfour Beatty has introduced a fifth employee-led Affinity Network, Neurodiversity & Allies.
Paul Raby, Balfour Beatty Group HR Director, said: "Becoming a truly diverse and inclusive company is one of our greatest focus areas. Whilst we have made significant progress since we first introduced our strategy in 2018, we recognise that there is still more work to do.
"Since then, the passion of our people has been instrumental in driving tangible change through focused action, spearheaded by our employee-led Affinity Networks. With our 2030 targets and a refreshed strategy, we will continue to work towards becoming a more inclusive and diverse organisation where everyone is supported to reach their full potential".
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