DEI
At the heart of our purpose is a belief that everyone deserves respect and equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and progress their lives — regardless of our backgrounds and differences.
DEI is an ongoing journey and we’re in it for the long haul, and we are proud that our award-winning EED&I strategy has been recognised both within our industry and beyond. We don’t pretend to be perfect, but we are 100% committed and hold ourselves fully accountable to delivering sustainable, meaningful action-led change internally, within the recruitment industry we love, and across the STEM sectors we serve.
Diversity data
Having accurate, measurable data is crucial for establishing our performance against our DEI commitments, and planning future initiatives and policy updates to ensure we have an inclusive, positive workplace culture for all. This data forms the backbone of our activity, and we will continue to track it so we can better engage and collaborate with our teams to identify and implement relevant, positive actions and changes to achieve this goal.
Women
Men
47%
of all promotions in
H1 2025
were women
DEI report
Our full DEI report includes an overview of our Gender Pay, all the data from our most recent Diversity, Engagement and Experience survey, and more information about our DEI policies and internal intiatives.
Learn all about the work we're doing to create a more inclusive workplace.
What is ASCEND?
Launched in 2020, ASCEND is an internal programme designed to attract, retain, empower and advance women across the business, while also fostering greater cross-regional collaboration and leadership development. Guided by a Steering Committee of senior women from all global offices, the initiative has grown through tailored regional ownership, combining one-to-one coaching, mentoring, networking opportunities, inspiring podcasts and empowerment training.
ASCEND
podcast
ASCEND Roundtable June 24: Elevating Women's Success
ASCEND in Action: Shaping an Inclusive Culture
ASCEND in Action: Das Imposter-Syndrom überwinden und verstehen
ASCEND in Action: The Power of Feedback
DEI insights
02 Oct, 2024
Promoting Religious Diversity in the Workplace: What Can Businesses Do?
11 Sep, 2024
28 May, 2024