As one of the UK’s leading recruitment companies, it is our responsibility to ensure we provide a safe and positive space for everyone to feel encouraged and confident to apply for the job opportunities we have to offer.
We wholeheartedly embrace equality, diversity and inclusion and work closely with employers to make sure all our recruitment methods reach the most diverse range of potential applicants, and appointments are based on non-biased selection.
Acorn's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group
Acorn’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Steering Group consists of a number of employees from around the business to ensure our EDI commitment is spread across all the specialists sectors and areas we work in.
Co Chaired by Christian Ash, Director of Operations (North) and Emily Meredith, HR Manager, the group meets regularly to discuss continuous improvements to act upon, and demonstrate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Our strategic mission
The responsibilities of Acorn's Steering Group members, and all employees, are to:
- Reflect and action necessary initiatives on experiences, knowledge and data gathered.
- Continuously innovative in our recruitment approach, strategy and technology to support and encourage inclusive and transparent bias free processes in consultation and partnership with our clients.
- Develop robust pipelines of talent with protected characteristics across all our specialist industries throughout the UK.
- Create, develop and promote partnerships with local, national and international groups, committees and businesses who share our goal for complete equality, diversity and inclusion.
Meet Acorn's EDI Steering Group members
Christian Ash, Director of Operations (North) and Co Chair of our EDI Steering Group - Sitting on Acorn’s Senior Management Team, Christian represents his fellow Area Directors, feeding back essential discussions and activity so our promises and movements are recognised and supported at every level of the business to deliver a unified message.
Emily Meredith, HR Manager and Co Chair - To lead from the front we must start from within, and therefore Emily has an essential job to represent all Acorn employees and drive equality, diversity and inclusion throughout the business.
Danielle Mohammed, Head of Marketing - As Head of Marketing, Danielle is best placed to create effective partnerships with companies and communities who share our goals for equality.
Caroline Alldridge, Consultant - Representing our Technology Division within South Wales.
Lawrence Beach, Operations Manager - Representing the Construction, Mechanical & Electrical industries within South Wales and the South West of England, Lawrence makes a huge difference within the industries he works in and has already made significant changes to gender equality within construction.
Sarah Langan, Account Manager - Sarah is the spokesperson for every consultant and recruiter throughout the South West and South East of England, and across a variety of industries such as commercial, manufacturing, industrial and engineering.
Steve Newman, Bids & Tenders Manager - Steve is superbly positioned to demonstrate to employers what Acorn can do to support their equality and diversity activity, so they too can reach and attract employees who can contribute to their goals and business success.
Acorn: Taking action
Acorn regularly hosts events and provides industry insight to demonstrate our activity and commitment to complete equality, diversity and inclusion in the work place. We also work in partnership and support a number of local, national and international groups, committees and businesses who share our goals.
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