Power company crowned UK’s most inclusive employer
Employees at a regional electricity company are celebrating today after it was crowned the UK’s most inclusive employer.
UK Power Networks, which delivers electricity to 8.5 million homes and businesses across London, the South East and East of England, topped the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers list as part of the Inclusive Awards.
These national accolades shine a light on best practice across all sectors and strands of diversity – age, disability, gender, LGBTQ+, race, faith and religion.
UK Power Networks placed at the top of the list, ahead of household names including Which?, E.ON UK and Canon UK & Ireland.
Why they’re on top:
Diversity dashboards: All nine directorates now have diversity and inclusion dashboards
Training programmes: 400 staff trained through the ‘Everyone Matters’ programme and 35 neurodiversity ‘champions’
EMPower Community: 450 members strong, with a 35% growth over the past year
Women in the workforce: 70% more women recruited in 2023
Recent wins:
UK Employer of the Year (Platinum) in the Investors In People Awards (November 2024)
2nd in UK Top 25 Best Big Companies to Work For (November 2024)
Large Employer of the Year (South East winner and Highly Commended nationally) in the National Apprenticeship and Skills Awards (November 2024)
Diversity and Inclusion Strategy of the Year, at the Women in Green Business Awards (October 2024)
Andrew Pace, director of HR at UK Power Networks, said: “We are incredibly proud to be recognised as the UK’s most inclusive employer. This achievement reflects our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
“Our initiatives, such as the diversity & inclusion dashboards, the ‘Everyone Matters’ programme, and neurodiversity training, are just a few examples of how we are creating an environment where all employees can thrive.”
