We are passionate about being a fair and socially inclusive employer. We want our colleagues to not only live our purpose but have confidence in us as a responsible and fair employer.
The average gender distribution for the year 2024 to date is 44.4% female and 55.6% male.
We were recognised in the 2024 FTSE Women Leaders Review as number one for women on boards in the technology sector. We have now been in the FTSE 250 top ten best performers overall for six years in a row. We were also proud to be ranked fifth in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List in 2023.
Our combined Board and Executive Committee is 41% (7 of 17) female as of October 2024. And 12% (2 of 17) of our combined Board and Executive Committee are from ethnic minority groups. Our reporting for 2024 includes the role of Chair Designate, from January 2025 we'll revert to a Board and Executive Committee of 16 individuals.
We're also proud to have retained accreditation as a Real Living Hours employer, alongside our Living Wage accreditation.