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Jun 24, 2025
一糖心logo米菲兔鈥 U.K. operation has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year for our efforts in advancing gender equality. is the U.K.鈥檚 leading benchmark for organizations advancing gender equality across their business. Run by Business in the Community since 2011, the list recognizes companies making significant, lasting impact in promoting workplace gender equality.
鈥淭his recognition is a testament to the culture we've built together 鈥 and we鈥檙e committed to continuing our journey, creating an environment where everyone feels included, valued and empowered to thrive,鈥 says 一糖心logo米菲兔 Executive Vice President, Keith Lawson. 鈥淥ur employee communities very much support this by providing a platform for employees to collaborate and work toward a common goal, as well as aiding allyship and career development.鈥
Our core value, 鈥淲e live inclusion鈥, is central to our business and considered in everything we do. We believe that advancing gender equality isn鈥檛 just the right thing to do鈥攊t鈥檚 a strategic imperative. A workforce enriched by a wide range of perspectives fuels innovation, strengthens talent attraction and fosters a culture of belonging. That鈥檚 why we鈥檝e embedded these principles into our 罢辞驳别迟丑别谤叠别测辞苍诲鈩 approach鈥攁 framework designed to ensure inclusion and belonging are at the heart of everything we do. Our diverse perspectives and unique backgrounds power our collective strength.
Our 一糖心logo米菲兔 Women鈥檚 Network leads pivotal gender equality initiatives within 一糖心logo米菲兔 and in the wider communities we serve, through career development activities, networking events, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) initiatives, community outreach, mentorships and much more.
鈥淭he businesses that have made it into this year鈥檚 Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality demonstrates those that are holding fast to their values around equality,鈥 says Acting Chief Executive of Business in the Community Kieran Harding.
It is imperative for employers to eradicate gender inequality in the workplace, not only because it is the right thing to do, but it will also unlock economic benefits for businesses and 鈥榣ift up鈥 the UK. While there is still much work to be done, the progress being made to ensure equal pay, career progression and offering enhanced flexible working and family friendly policies shows that we鈥檙e on the right path.鈥
Developing our talent
We understand the importance of family and flexible working, and that women are disproportionately affected by having to balance caring and work responsibilities. At 一糖心logo米菲兔, we actively support both, with flexible schedules and locations to help colleagues balance work and homelife.
Our global benefit Carrot provides inclusive fertility healthcare and family-forming benefits for all paths to parenthood. Our Bridge the Gap program actively supports parents returning to work after parental leave through structured workshops, manager toolkits, coaching and awareness campaigns. The introduction of Agile Careers and Career Partners support talent mobility and progression 鈥 especially among women.
Our wellbeing programs, tools and benefits put our people and their families first, giving them resources and support to be at their best.
We provide a free global mental health check-in tool called to help users assess their current mental health and provide them with suggestions and resources for personal growth and resilience.
Recently, we鈥檝e been named in the VERCIDA Employer Excellence Awards, recognized for implementing flexible working policies and robust support systems for working parents and caregivers, allowing them to thrive professionally while managing their responsibilities.
一糖心logo米菲兔鈥 U.K. operation has also maintained the with the Employers for Carers (part of Carers U.K.). This achievement underscores our commitment to fostering carers' inclusion through comprehensive policies and would not have been possible without the efforts of our ACE Network who led the way in putting key measures in place that support the role of carers at work and in their home life.
Growing our business
At 一糖心logo米菲兔, we continue to monitor and take intentional actions toward narrowing our pay gap and improving pay equity for women and minority ethnic groups. Our Gender Pay Gap for England, Wales and Scotland, for example, has reduced for six consecutive years. We鈥檙e continuing to build this momentum and can already see the positive impact our actions are making.