Customers and colleagues work together to create Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan

• EDI Action Plan published to coincide with International Women’s Day
• EDI plan supports LCR Fair Employment Charter application

07 March 2023

Plus Dane Housing has created an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan to coincide with International Women’s Day 2023 #IWD23. The action plan was created following consultation with customers and colleagues to guide Plus Dane to become a more inclusive and diverse workplace.

The Action Plan has helped Plus Dane reach the final stage of the LCR Fair Employment Charter application process with the result expected next week. The Fair Employment Charter is all about: making our region the fairest, most equitable place in the country to work or run a business in. The EDI Action Plan has been a key element in advancing our progress through the Charter mark process.

Amy Causley, Director of People for Plus Dane, said: “What I love most about working at Plus Dane, is the unwavering commitment to doing the right thing for everyone and our social purpose to make our contribution one that helps to give more people the best chances to live well, to make our society fairer. We’re building on a really good foundation, but there is a lot more we can do to become the most diverse and inclusive housing association.”

We are committed to being a welcoming, inclusive employer, and a social landlord who works with our communities to ensure everyone can thrive. Our Action Plan for 2023-25 includes commitments, such as:

• Creating an inclusive environment, giving all colleagues a chance to have a voice, which is included in decision making
• Targeted recruitment activity to attract applicants from under-represented groups
• Developing EDI champions and support networks for diverse groups
• Remaining a real living wage employer – encouraging our partner/supplier network to match us in this area
• Improving access to training and development to build a diverse talent pool
• Building on our links with community networks to promote opportunities for employment and apprenticeship opportunities for all

The Plus Dane EDI Action Plan has been completed in time for International Women’s Day 2023 (IWD). IWD provides an opportunity to highlight good EDI practice and asks businesses to imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. A world that's diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated.

Amy concluded: “The theme for IWD23 is Embrace Equity and this is what we are doing at Plus Dane. We are embracing diversity and inclusion and moving forwards with our ambitions to be recognised as a diverse and inclusive business.”

READ AMY'S EDI BLOG HERE