2021 - Looking Back

Our mission at Ingeus is to enable better lives, and one of our core values is care and respect for everyone – no matter who they are or their circumstances. Whatever job we do, and whoever we serve, we believe in everyone.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Group began late 2020, with the creation of sub-groups (including LGBTQIA+) shortly after. Our People Team were already working on a Transgender and Identity Policy, which we launched in June 2021! This was shared and celebrated with links to LGBTQIA+ support services, as well as guides for all employees - including Being an Ally, Gender Identity (Basic Terms, and Pronouns), and Creating an Inclusive Workplace.

Below is a statement from Evelkah Powell, who was our Diversity & Inclusion Group Chair in 2021:

“June is Pride month and the Diversity and Inclusion Group is excited to be joining in this dedicated celebration of LGBTQ+ communities all around the world. We are invested in celebrating and educating the business about the beauty of difference and why it is so important for us to develop exciting new ideas and strategies that will allow us to be an exemplar organisation when it comes to diversity and inclusion. During the month of Pride members of the LGBTQ+ community along with allies hold several events as a way of celebrating and recognising those from the community. However, while the month is filled with celebration, it is also a month of reflection and awareness to the issues that people within the LGBTQ+ community face. There is a still a lot more to do and overcome, so by continuing the conversations around indifference we continue to raise awareness and ultimately change the perceptions and attitudes of those in society that will grant us one to step closer to inclusivity.”