The theme of National Inclusion Week was 'Take Action, Make Impact'. Activity across Compass was led by its employee networks including Within; Pride in Food; YouMatter, Ability and Women in Food. The activities have included webinars, InclusiviTEAs, case studies and opportunities to hear and share experiences.
Attendees to the ‘Inclusioneers’ event heard from Paralympian Aaron Phipps MBE, who is the Levy UK + Ireland disability employment ambassador. He told spoke about his journey to becoming a gold medal winning Paralympic champion and the first disabled person to scale Mount Kilimanjaro unassisted.
He was joined by Ebony Rainford-Brent MBE, the Levy UK + Ireland ethnicity employment ambassador, who shared her experience of what it was like to be the first black woman to play for the England cricket team.
Amanda Scott, talent, learning and diversity & inclusion director at Compass Group UK & Ireland, commented: “Our networks are run by our colleagues, for colleagues, with the aim of creating welcoming and inclusive environments for all.
“Importantly the networks are led by people from all kinds of jobs, from all parts of the business and from different backgrounds, some from the communities they represent, some allies. All groups are safe spaces focused on making a difference and it’s been brilliant having everyone together.”
Last year, 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.