BACKGROUND
North East diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultancy works with Nissan Sunderland Plant on a range of initiatives to enhance workplace inclusivity and a sense of belonging.
Positive About Inclusion is a North East based consultancy and training provider who deliver a range of services to embed a sense of belonging, helping organisations to attract and retain the very best talent.
Having established a project team to progress their DEI commitments Nissan Sunderland Plant was recommended to work with Positive About Inclusion to support the project team to shape their priorities and deliver their initiatives.
With significant experience in supporting organisations to establish their baseline position and prioritise the actions required, Positive About Inclusion were ideally placed to work with Nissan Sunderland Plant.
APPROACH
From the outset Nissan Sunderland Plant held a strong desire to do the right thing and is committed to embedding a sense of belonging throughout the workforce.
Following an initial scoping meeting, Positive About Inclusion were commissioned to deliver an in-person workshop for the project team at the Sunderland plant. This enabled them to clarify their starting position and to articulate and prioritise the next steps required. These included their approach to data collection and monitoring, training for line managers and supervisors, awareness raising amongst employees and inclusive recruitment practices.
Positive About Inclusion were further commissioned to support the delivery of a number of these priorities.
OUTCOME
This has been a very successful partnership to date with a range of bespoke initiatives delivered by Positive About Inclusion including:
- In person DEI training for over 400 line managers and supervisors – equipping them with the practical tools and techniques to enhance belonging at Nissan.
- Bite size employee awareness sessions as part of a celebration day.
- Specific reviews of Nissan Sunderland Plant recruitment practices including direct, indirect and apprentice recruitment, presenting the findings and recommendations in written reports which identified opportunities to maximise best practice.
Throughout this partnership Positive About Inclusion has been a trusted advisor and critical friend, providing ad hoc advice and guidance when required.
“It’s been a pleasure to work with Lucy and Karen, the two Directors of Positive About Inclusion, on supporting our DEI journey. They have been so easy to work with and have helped us to translate what can be a complex subject into practical and tangible actions.”
Lauren Scattergood, HR Talent Manager
Nissan Sunderland Plant
“We are delighted to have established this partnership with Nissan Sunderland Plant, it has provided us with the opportunity to understand them and the automotive sector. We are proud to have supported the team at Nissan Sunderland in the delivery of their DEI ambitions and aspirations.”
Lucy Malarkey, Director
Positive About Inclusion
