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‘Licence to Hire’ Inclusive Recruitment Training – EDF

Our journey towards ‘Licence to Hire’ training: EDF has a long-stated view that the diversity of our employees will fully reflect the diversity of the areas in which EDF operates. And back in 2015 EDF set their 2030 ambitions for gender, minority ethnicity, LBGTQ+ and disability. These ambitions are reviewed and socialised through the organisation… Read more

Achieving and continuing to work towards Gender Equality at OVO

What was the challenge you wanted to address? Currently, women make up just 16% of the energy sector, but at OVO, we’re working to change this. We want to be the leading place to work for world changers, and that means building a place where everyone belongs and can bring their whole selves to work.… Read more

Annual EDI Themes – CEPA

Who we are CEPA is a small economic and financial policy consultancy that advises on matters where economics, finance, and public policy overlap. As such, CEPA advises frequently on economic regulation and other arrangements within the energy sector. CEPA hosts an EDI working group that is predominantly formed of non-executive staff, and whose objective is… Read more

Building diversity and belonging within the company and in the supply chain – So Energy

What was the challenge you wanted to address? In 2023, So Energy launched multiple initiatives to create the culture of belonging it is striving for and to promote conscious inclusion. The company recognises that it is great to have a diverse workforce but that it takes ongoing, sustainable efforts to achieve a culture where everyone… Read more

Challenging stereotypes – Greater London Authority

….and showcasing London’s infrastructure sector to primary school aged children (as well as their parents and teachers) Background In 2017, the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, established the Mayor’s London Infrastructure Group (LIG), which is comprised of senior executives across infrastructure providers, regulators, government and wider industry. The Mayor and the 25 members of the… Read more

Communicating with talent: It’s not all in the job advert – So Energy

What was the challenge you wanted to address? Creating broader talent pool access, a wider range of skills within your workforce, a team more representative of customer bases and greater cultural awareness are all benefits of having an inclusive recruitment process. Reviewing job adverts for language that creates bias has become popular, but it is… Read more

Continuous Professional Development: EDF Accelerate

Programme Background Following the COVID pandemic, EDF identified a gap in their leadership development offerings. EDF programs were great for individuals transitioning between levels, but they felt they lacked an ongoing development offering for in-role leaders, who need to maintain that competitive edge, without attending a full leadership program. Working in a time-pressured, emotionally stressful… Read more

Everyone’s Welcome at EDF: EDF Employee Networks

Introduction: In today’s dynamic work landscape, fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) is paramount for organisational success. EDF’s Employee Networks serve as vital catalysts in this journey, offering platforms for employees to connect, collaborate, and contribute to a more inclusive workplace culture. This case study delves into the practices of EDF in developing and engaging… Read more

Good Energy ‘Inclusion Champions’

What was the challenge you wanted to address? At Good Energy, our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace is not just a goal – it’s a shared journey we embark on every day. Being an Inclusion Champion means actively contributing to a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. It’s about creating… Read more

Implementation and embedding of our Colleague Communities – Northern Gas Networks

What was the challenge you wanted to address? NGN created our Colleague Communities in 2021 to tackle the challenge head on by breaking down internal barriers and empowering all colleagues to have a strong and authentic voice.  Today, the Communities guide business decision making which is delivering proven business and social benefits for the long… Read more

Investing in women and measuring success – AtkinsRéalis

What was the challenge you wanted to address? The retention and progression of female talent. Describe your approach AtkinsRéalis has a multi-strand approach to retaining female talent and supporting more women to reach senior positions within the business, including a women-only career development programme, delivered in partnership with sector specialists, Skills 4 training.Victoria Jones, Global… Read more

Positive actions to improve Gender Balance in EDF’s Nuclear Businesses

Introduction: EDF aims to provide a great place to work, by enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion for colleagues across EDF families in the UK. In this ambition, EDF recognised the critical importance of diversity specifically amongst their c.86-strong senior leadership in the UK. Diverse senior leadership teams directly enhance decision-making, employee engagement & retention, they… Read more

Senior Leadership Diversity: EDF’s 2030 Ambition

Introduction: EDF aims to provide a great place to work, by enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion for colleagues across EDF families in the UK. In this ambition, EDF recognised the critical importance of diversity specifically amongst their c.86-strong senior leadership in the UK. Diverse senior leadership teams directly enhance decision-making, employee engagement & retention, they… Read more

Work experience – inspiring younger generations into STEM careers – Electricity North West

What was the challenge you wanted to address? To bridge the talent gap in STEM careers Describe your Approach Through our school outreach programme, we identified schools that required support with work placements. We built opportunities around the dates provided by the schools and facilitated a five day work experience programme that introduced students to… Read more