The event aimed to highlight the importance of Compass teams focussing on diversity, inclusion and equity.
The event was kicked off by Jon Davies, Levy UK + Ireland chief executive and Jane Byrd, Compass Cymru managing director, who talked about the successes of the past 12 months and how creating the right culture to attract and retain purposeful people will drive the change.
Aaron Phipps MBE, fresh from competing in the Paralympics who is also the Levy UK + Ireland disability employment ambassador, shared his story about the importance of his family during the various stages of his life.
He said: “Sharing my latest Paralympic adventure is still very emotional. I am immensely proud of myself and the team on what we achieved especially the opportunities that I have been given to raise awareness to drive Paralympic sport into the mainstream. These events allow me to share and today was such a fantastic event – to see so many engaged people driving the inclusion agenda.”
In 2022, Compass launched Our Social Promise, which includes the Mission to a Million commitment, to provide support to one million people by 2030 through jobs, training, community engagement and development.
Kirsty Adams, talent, learning and diversity and inclusion director at Compass Group UK & Ireland, added: “This event has been held to ensure we continue to create an inclusive environment where people feel they belong. It is critical that everyone can be themselves and thrive; this is important to our success and that of the people within our business.
“It’s been fantastic to witness the coming together as a company to be a powerful voice for driving change. All our employee networks are safe spaces, focussed on ensuring we learn and grow from our colleague networks. To see everyone really get behind this important focus makes me excited for the future.”