Here at Switchee, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is an important part of our culture, something we’re looking forward to strengthening and strategising moving forward.
We kickstarted our DEI strategy by conducting a company-wide survey for which we received some really good feedback and overall scores. We measured each category of DEIB & Management, averaging all the results for each arm of DEIB.
Switchee scored 85% for Inclusion & Belonging, 84% for Equity, 91% for Diversity, and 90% for our Management and Senior Leadership Team.
We’re thrilled with these results and are committed to continuing working together on keeping them high.
On that basis, we’re excited to announce that we have launched our first DEIB Committee. This committee will play an integral role in strategising and progressing our company culture. The Switchee DEIB committee will meet monthly to help build a robust DEIB action plan for the business.
Our passionate and analytical committee members will create DEIB blog posts for our website, challenge current policies, and recommend new policy creation. All of the above ensures all people within Switchee feel heard and treated equally.
The Switchee DEIB Committee will be involved in weaving Diversity & Inclusion practices into the employee journey, beginning with talent acquisition, onboarding, and performance leading to internal progression.
We plan to continue working hard on building a culture of inclusion, equity and belonging to attract and retain diversity.
Here are some more stats from our Inclusion & Diversity survey;
Inclusion & Belonging: Overall 85%
- I feel accepted in my team for who I am: 93%
- I feel that I can share concerns related to my wellbeing with my manager: 91%
- I feel that I belong here at Switchee: 90%
- I do not need to hide aspects of my identity to feel that I belong: 88%
Equity: Overall 84%
- Switchee supports people from all backgrounds equally when it comes to job opportunities: 94%
- I feel people from all backgrounds and communities have equitable opportunities for career advancement: 88%
- I feel management practice transparent communication for everyone regarding pay, promotions, and opportunities: 78%
Diversity: Overall 91%
Our company really values diversity: 91%
In addition, Switchee is also a Disability Confident Employer.
Being Disability Confident is a unique opportunity for Switchee to offer better and more fulfilling career options for people with disabilities while diversifying our teams and contributing to the communities we serve and represent as a business.
20% of our current employees identify as a person with disabilities, and we are proud to be a workplace that satisfies the requirements of all types of abilities and individual needs.
Read more about how Switchee is a Disability Confident employer.
We will ensure we have excellent or better results with our quarterly surveys; our action plan and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy will continue to strengthen our incredible Switchee Culture!
