Diversity and inclusion
Innovation comes from diversity, both of which underpin all that we do at Kier. We want to be a workplace where everyone is encouraged to bring their wholeselves to work and can use their experiences to create positive change within the construction industry.
As part of our commitment to building a more diverse workplace, we developed a six year roadmap to show how we will deliver to create real change. Here are some of the actions we’ve taken so far:
July 26 - Construction News Award for Diversity & Inclusion Excellence
The award recognises our ongoing work to build a workplace where everyone can thrive, with the judges highlighting our inclusive recruitment practices, visible leadership commitment and Expect Respect programme.
Times Top 50 - Gender Equality
We were recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality, highlighting our commitment to advancing gender equality and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and thrive.
May 26 - Launched 'Tools for Tomorrow'
We launched a mentoring programme in the womens prison estate called Tools for Tomorrow at HMP bronzefield as part of our Making Ground programme.
December 25 - Clear Assured Bronze
We achieved Clear Assured Bronze accreditation, recognising our commitment to creating a diverse & inclusive workplace. The accreditation reflects the progress we've made and our ongoing commitment to embedding inclusion across Kier.
May 25 - Disability Confident Leaders
We achieved Disability Confident Leaders status, building from our Disability Confident Employers status achieved in 2021
Apr 25 - Neonatal leave
We introduced our first neonatal leave policy, giving enhanced support to parents who have a baby in the neonatal unit.
Mar 25 - Inclusive Kier brand standards
Aligned to the European Accessibility Act, we've made our brand standards more inclusive.
Feb - FTSE Women 250 Leaders Review
We were announced as the number 1 company in the construction and materials sector.
Prison employment programme
Making Ground is our prison engagement and employment programme, designed to support serving prisoners and prison leavers into sustainable employment in the construction industry.
Supporting our Armed Forces
Working alongside our clients and supply chain partners, we have a long-standing history of providing job and training opportunities to people from the Armed Forces community.
Our commitment as one of the first construction companies to sign the Armed Forces Covenant in 2013 (which we re-signed in 2021), we have a long-standing history of providing job and training opportunities for the Armed Forces community. We remain committed to offering meaningful and sustainable employment, working with providers including the Career Transition Partnership (CTP) and Buildforce.
Kier Inclusion Network
Our primary network driving our inclusive culture
Pride Network
Providing a safe space for our LGBT+ community and allies
Gender Alliance and Inclusion Network
Supporting all genders and cultivating greater gender inclusivity
Racial Inclusion Network
Promoting racial inclusion and the importance of active anti-racisim. All employees are welcome
Kier Inclusion for Neurodiversity and Disability Network
Providing support and a collective voice for neurodiverse employees and those with disabilities
Armed Forces Inclusion Network
Providing support to colleagues who are affiliated to the Armed Forces in any way
One World Network
Providing support and advice for international employees
