Diversity and Inclusion

 

We’re inspired by the possibilities that come from working together and embracing difference.

From seeking diversity in recruitment, to nurturing our existing talent – we want to make sure that Sopra Steria is an organisation where everyone feels like they belong. Where their uniqueness is valued. Where they can be themselves. And where everyone has a fair chance to progress and reach their highest potential.

This commitment is reflected in our Great Place to Work® UK survey results, where we scored over 80% favourable in all the fair treatment questions, and by our Great Place to Work® UK's Best Workplaces™ ranking. It is also underlined by our partnership with VERCIDA – a platform which connects jobseekers with employers that prioritise diversity, inclusion and wellbeing.

Diversity & Inclusion Vision

Diversity and Inclusion at Sopra Steria means celebrating real people, doing good for people and doing right by people. It means valuing difference, working with empathy, engaging with our communities and respecting each other. It means believing, together, we can shape our world for the better.

Our growing family of employee inclusion networks are working together to influence and support our efforts to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. The networks are only one part of our Diversity & Inclusion story. We also invest in other ways.

Learn more about our employee inclusion networks

 

How we champion Diversity & Inclusion:

We welcome

We’ve created a suite of tools to help our recruitment teams and managers reinforce a more inclusive hiring culture and to redress the balance in our organisation.

We pledge

Zero tolerance. All employees are called upon to work together to stamp out bullying, offensive and insensitive behaviour in our workplace, of all shapes and forms.

We communicate

Our regular Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) updates provide a round-up of news about recent events and initiatives.

We develop

As well as training all managers on unconscious bias, we partner with leading specialists to make sure our recruitment and career development processes and practices are inclusive and diverse.

We learn

Our ‘In My Shoes’ initiative involved gathering stories from people in under-represented groups in the business. The programme aimed to share workplace experiences and help everyone feel comfortable to be themselves.

We mentor

We guarantee that anyone who applies to have a mentor on our female mentoring programme will have one. We have also introduced a new programme to offer support specifically to Black and Ethnic Minority employees.

Supporting Women in Tech

At Sopra Steria, we have always valued diversity and we’re lucky enough to have a great team of female leaders and mentors, each of whom have their own stories to tell about overcoming challenges and creating opportunities that have shaped their careers, and their lives.

We've created a series of short interviews with Sue-Ellen Wright, Siobhan Brookman, Meredith Patton, Tessa Hughes, Jen Rodvold and Claire Willmington. These inspiring ladies are among our most enthusiastic supporters of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, helping women to achieve their potential. Find out more about how they shaped their careers and how they support the progression of women in the tech industry as well as their hopes for the future.

Read more from our women in tech

We celebrate

Our employee inclusion networks hold frequent events to raise awareness, have fun and to support each other. From International Women’s Day events to Disability Awareness and LGBTQIA+ Pride Lunch and Learns, and from Race at Work discussions to World Religion Day and more, we embrace the rich diversity that makes up our unique organisation.

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Thought Leadership

Sopra Steria joins Bristol Pride celebrations

Jul 22, 2024, 11:28 AM
Title* : Sopra Steria joins Bristol Pride celebrations
We were delighted to be at this year's Bristol Pride- taking part in its annual parade for the first time.

We were delighted to be at this year’s Bristol Pride – taking part in its annual parade for the first time.

Following our participation in Manchester Pride in 2023, members of our LGBTQIA+ network, PLUS, proudly marched the streets of Bristol this year, alongside 25,000 others, celebrating love, unity and inclusivity, and protesting for the rights of all.

As the official Volunteer Partner this year, we’re also delighted to support the vital work Bristol Pride does all year round. And as well as marching on the day, some of our colleagues, including members of our recruitment team, were in the expo area providing guidance on potential careers with us, and promoting our organisation as an inclusive employer – the team was so pleased to see a huge amount of visitors to our stand, and to have such fantastic interactions throughout the day.

PLUS, which stands for Pride, Love, Unity and Support, is our LGBTQIA+ network and internal community. Formed five years ago, the network brings together LGBTQIA+ colleagues and their allies, connecting like-minded colleagues, and raising awareness on issues of sexual orientation and gender identity in the workplace. From 70 founding members, the network has grown to almost 600 people (and counting!).

“We were honoured to walk the streets of Bristol with 25,000 others this year. We chose Bristol Pride as another fantastic opportunity to bring our community members together, along with our allies. This year it seems more important than ever to highlight the importance of the march. We had a fantastic team of people who joined us, and the festivities continued in the early evening with a fabulous festive vibe, thank you Bristol Pride, you did us proud” Amanda Snee, Senior Bid Manager and Co-chair of the PLUS network.
“This year we took to the streets of Bristol to show our pride in all its glory. The PLUS Network members came out in full force to celebrate diversity, inclusivity, and really show that Sopra Steria is a truly inclusive workplace that does more than just write it on a piece of paper. The current climate is especially challenging for the LGBTQIA+ community, making the march stand for more than just a celebration. I am super proud of all The PLUS Network has achieved, and for everyone's efforts and enthusiasm on the day – here's to next year!” Dean Bland, Senior Business Consultant and Co-chair of the PLUS network.
“It’s fantastic that our colleagues have marched again, this time in Bristol Pride. Representing and supporting the communities in which we work and serve is something that really matters to our organisation. And making sure our workforce is as inclusive, as it is diverse, is incredibly important. It makes us a stronger organisation, enriching the work we do, and it means our people can be their authentic selves and are celebrated for it. Action with intention is how we achieve all of this, and I’m proud that marching in Pride celebrations in cities across the UK is becoming an important annual event in our calendar.” Adrian Fieldhouse, Managing Director (Government and Transport) and Executive Sponsor of the PLUS network.
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