Workplace is proud to announce that we have been awarded the Inspiring Change in the Community Award, celebrating our leadership in creating meaningful inclusivity and diversity. This recognition highlights our dedication to breaking down employment barriers for underrepresented groups, such as individuals with hidden disabilities and residents of high-unemployment regions.
At Workplace, our mission is clear. We’re redefining facilities management across the UK with a flexible, future-focused approach. Guided by socially and environmentally responsible principles, we are creating welcoming spaces that mirror the diverse communities we serve. This award affirms our commitment to empowering individuals who face unique employment challenges through initiatives like targeted hiring, specialised onboarding, and multilingual support.
Targeted Hiring and Training Program
Our initiative actively reaches out to:
Individuals with hidden disabilities (e.g., autism, ADHD)
People in high-unemployment areas
Immigrant workers
Individuals facing educational discrimination
Program Benefits and Community Impact
Our initiatives are about more than jobs—they foster respect, empathy, and opportunity, building a skilled, diverse workforce that drives our organisation’s success. These efforts enrich our company with varied perspectives and positively impact the communities we serve. Our commitment to fair treatment includes aligning with the Living Wage to ensure all employees are compensated fairly for their contributions.
Learn more about our impact here and discover how we’re setting a new standard in the industry here.
Collaborative Partnerships to Drive Change
To enhance our community impact, Workplace has partnered with respected organisations:
Ambitious about Autism supports accessible recruitment.
Neurodiversity training by ADHD Aware helps senior management better support diverse talent.
In-house training for supervisors promotes diversity-focused management.
B Corp best practices guide us in continually refining our approach.
Program Implementation and Successes
Our approach to inclusive recruitment and onboarding includes:
Structured Hiring: Actively recruiting diverse candidates
Buddy System Mentorship: Offering essential onboarding support
Multilingual Communication: Supported by senior staff and dedicated platforms
Continuous Learning: With a focus on digital literacy and communication skills
So far, we’ve created opportunities for 376 underemployed workers, including 300 immigrants and 76 individuals from high-unemployment or education-challenged regions. - Rebecca Meeuwissen -Process Improvement Lead
A Vision for Continued Impact
The Inspiring Change in the Community Award motivates us to expand our impact by:
Broadening our hiring and training programs to reach more individuals
Strengthening support systems for employees with hidden disabilities
Building new partnerships to advance inclusive hiring
Offering advanced career progression training to foster sustainable employee growth
Join Us in Building a Better Future
Workplace is setting the standard for inclusivity within the facilities management industry, while fostering a fairer, more connected society. By aligning our workforce with the communities we serve, we are creating environments filled with empathy, insight, and real inclusivity.
Discover how Workplace can support your organisation’s commitment to diversity. Explore our award-winning initiatives here.