Our diversity
Here at Marks & Spencer we have a diverse range of employees and are committed to an active Equal Opportunities Policy. This doesn't just cover our recruitment and selection procedures, but runs right through training and development, appraisal, promotion opportunities and eventually to retirement.
We promote an environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation and work hard to ensure everyone is offered equality of opportunity to achieve their full potential. All the decisions we make relating to employment practices are objective, free from bias and based solely upon work criteria and individual merit.
Not only are we responsive to the needs of our employees and customers but we also take pride in the role we play in the community at large. Because of this we value diversity very highly and it's important to us that we recognise and make full use of the wealth of talent we have within our organisation.
Equality of Opportunity for Everyone
We place a lot of emphasis on developing initiatives and procedures that ensure equality of opportunity for every member of the Marks & Spencer team.
It is our policy to:
Promote a working environment free from discrimination, harassment and victimisation on the basis of:
- gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment
- race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin,
- hours of work
- religious or political beliefs
- disability
- age
Ensure that our workers are not disadvantaged in any aspect of our employment policies or working practices unless justified as necessary for operational reasons.
Ensure that all decisions relating to employment practices are objective, free from bias, and based solely on work criteria and individual merit. In every set of circumstances we aim to find a solution which takes account of an individual’s personal circumstances and the needs of the business.
We also recognise that it may be necessary to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled workers or applicants are not placed at a substantial disadvantage by a practice or policy that exists at M&S.
If you have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please call us on 0845 300 3725 in order to complete a telephone assessment, and select option 3 so we can make alternative arrangements for you. If you feel that your disability or learning difficulty prevents you from completing a telephone or online assessment, then please contact your preferred store directly to discuss your personal circumstances.
Employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and maximises personal and commercial opportunities
Review changes in attitude and application of internal policy
Raise staff awareness by designing and delivering training programmes that support the Equal Opportunities aims.
Comply with the law and communicate to our stakeholders the responsibility to protect both individuals and the company.
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