Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
We aim to attract and retain a workforce that represents the communities in which we work.
Striving towards a more inclusive workplace
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) strategy is focused on providing a shared direction and commitment for the organisation to respect and value our diverse workforce and continue to build a more inclusive workplace.
One way we are moving towards a more inclusive workplace is through Employee Networks - voluntary, employee-led groups that provide a safe, supportive space for under-represented colleagues and their allies.
What are Employee Networks?
Our Employee Networks are more than just support groups; they work proactively to educate, advocate and connect to foster inclusion and drive positive change. By amplifying diverse voices and leading on initiatives, our Employee Networks help us bring our whole selves to work and make NHBC a better, more inclusive place for everyone.
Every network is affiliated with an external charity that supports the wider community they represent, extending our impact beyond NHBC.
What our Employee Networks do
Our networks
Our Employee Networks are at the heart of our inclusive culture, creating safe, supportive communities where voices are heard, barriers are challenged and everyone can thrive.
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Championing ability, not limitation.
We work to create a workplace where colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions, both visible and invisible, are valued, included and empowered to thrive. We raise awareness, share lived experiences, remove stigma and help equip managers and teams to confidently support diverse abilities. By challenging barriers and driving equity, we enable everyone to succeed.
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Proud to be you.
We advocate for a workplace where LGBTQ+ colleagues feel safe, seen and celebrated for who they are. Through visible leadership, education and allyship, we champion equality, challenge discrimination and foster a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Together, we’re building an NHBC that is inclusive and attractive to the LGBTQ+ community.
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Championing racial equity, celebrating cultural diversity.
We strive to make NHBC a place where colleagues from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and empowered. We raise awareness, challenge inequality, and support diverse representation across the business and industry. By embedding inclusion and equity into everything we do, we help NHBC reflect and serve the diverse communities we work in.
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Empowering women, shaping the future.
Focused on gender equality, we're here to support and connect women across NHBC, fostering confidence, development and opportunity in an industry that’s still male-dominated. Through advocacy, education and allyship, we help remove barriers and create a culture where women feel heard, valued, and equipped to reach their full potential, building a stronger, more inclusive NHBC for everyone.
Championing ability, not limitation.
We work to create a workplace where colleagues with disabilities and long-term health conditions, both visible and invisible, are valued, included and empowered to thrive. We raise awareness, share lived experiences, remove stigma and help equip managers and teams to confidently support diverse abilities. By challenging barriers and driving equity, we enable everyone to succeed.
Proud to be you.
We advocate for a workplace where LGBTQ+ colleagues feel safe, seen and celebrated for who they are. Through visible leadership, education and allyship, we champion equality, challenge discrimination and foster a culture where everyone can bring their whole self to work. Together, we’re building an NHBC that is inclusive and attractive to the LGBTQ+ community.
Championing racial equity, celebrating cultural diversity.
We strive to make NHBC a place where colleagues from all racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds feel welcomed, respected and empowered. We raise awareness, challenge inequality, and support diverse representation across the business and industry. By embedding inclusion and equity into everything we do, we help NHBC reflect and serve the diverse communities we work in.
Empowering women, shaping the future.
Focused on gender equality, we're here to support and connect women across NHBC, fostering confidence, development and opportunity in an industry that’s still male-dominated. Through advocacy, education and allyship, we help remove barriers and create a culture where women feel heard, valued, and equipped to reach their full potential, building a stronger, more inclusive NHBC for everyone.
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Partnerships
Flexa verification celebrates our culture, flexibility and values
We have been officially verified by Flexa, recognising our commitment to providing a truly flexible and supportive working environment. This accreditation highlights our dedication to empowering our people with the freedom and trust to work in ways that suit them best.
Women in Finance
In July 2016, NHBC was proud to become one of the first signatories of the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter, a government-backed initiative designed to improve gender diversity in senior positions across the financial services sector. Increasing gender diversity is integral to our long-term goal for NHBC. We recognise that being able to attract, develop and retain top female talent is vital.
NHBC joined the Good Recruitment Collective
“The Good Recruitment Collective is all about making businesses realise that success starts with good recruitment. From flexible working practices and diversity & inclusion, to investing in skills and innovation, recruiters are ideally placed to help businesses create environments in which people can perform at their best." - Neil Carberry
NHBC supports the Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant acknowledges that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve. Our Silver Award recognises that we do not disadvantage service personnel during our recruiting process. We uphold a positive stance towards employees, offering flexibility to Reservists so they can fulfil their annual training and mobilisation commitments.
NHBC is Disability Confident Committed
The UK Government’s Department for Work and Pensions developed the Disability Confident scheme to support employers to make the most of the talents people with disabilities and long-term health conditions can bring to the workplace. The scheme encourages employers to think differently about how they employ and retain disabled and neuro-diverse people. As a signatory of the scheme, NHBC is committed to disability inclusion in the workplace.
Stonewall Proud Employers
As part of our continued commitment to creating an inclusive workplace for all, we are a Stonewall Proud Employer. Stonewall is part of a vibrant global movement for change made up of LGBTQ+ people, our allies, families and friends, fighting for freedom, for equity and for potential.
NHBC is a signatory of the Race at Work Charter
NHBC has joined with over 900 employers in signing up to the Race at Work Charter, an initiative designed for businesses to collectively commit to improving equal opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed Race and ethnically diverse employees in the UK. Launched in 2018, the Race at Work Charter builds on the work of the 2017 McGregor-Smith Review, which found that people from these ethnically diverse backgrounds are still underemployed, underpromoted and under-represented at senior levels. The Race at Work Charter is composed of seven principal calls to action and signing up means taking practical steps to ensure we are tackling barriers that ethnic minority people face in recruitment and progression.
NHBC joins forces with PurpleSpace
PurpleSpace is the world’s only networking and professional development hub for disabled employees, network and resource group leaders and allies from all sectors and trades. NHBC has joined its membership as we are committed to building disability confidence from the inside out.
Race Equality Matters membership
NHBC is committed to driving positive, significant and impactful change for race equality. To support us in achieving this aim, we have joined forces with Race Equality Matters, a not-for-profit community interest company whose purpose is to accelerate meaningful change in the workplace - change that is relevant, addresses the workplace issues that ethnically diverse employees face, is action-oriented and impact-driven.
Members of The 5% Club
The 5% Club is a movement of more than 950 employers providing ‘earn and learn’ opportunities to develop the skills and talents people need to become more employable and create meaningful careers. Companies joining The 5% Club commit to raising the number of apprentices and graduates on formal programmes to 5% of their total workforce within five years. Existing members range from SMEs to FTSEs and cover all sectors including engineering, transport, and financial services.
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