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Equality, diversity & inclusion in the Middle East and Africa

We're not all the same and that's our greatest strength.

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion. With a workforce that spans the globe and a commitment to delivering projects with integrity, we understand the importance of building a team of diverse individuals with a range of experiences and perspectives.

By fostering an inclusive environment, we can ensure that everyone feels valued and supported. Through our commitment to promoting equality and inclusion, we have created an environment where everyone feels valued and respected and are taking tangible steps towards building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. We strive to build a workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to perform their best. In our commitment to embrace equality, diversity, and inclusion, we are aiming to set an example for other organisations within the region.

How do we commit to our equal opportunities statement?

  • Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees
  • Complying with relevant employment legislation and codes of practice
  • Ensuring all existing employees and potential employees, colleagues, and clients are treated with respect
  • Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation, and bullying, regardless of an individual's gender, marital status, age, race ethnic origin, religion beliefs, or disablement
  • Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection, or promotion according to employees' abilities
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Being a female manager in Saudi Arabia

We conducted a short interview with Reem Seraj, British-Saudi Business Support and Vision 2030 Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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Partnership with The Butterfly

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Butterfly, the first advocacy and empowerment services organization for people of determination in the UAE, to help us improve access and inclusion of people of determination in our business in the Middle East, raise awareness among employees, accelerate the deployment of inclusive practices, and drive industry change along with other organizations in the region committed to this mission. A workshop was hosted in our office to share knowledge and discuss ways of creating more diversity in the supply chain

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Representation

An overview of female representation across our organization in the Middle East & Africa in 2022 and 2023.

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The Women’s Professional Network (WPN) is a staff network encouraging a gender-balanced, inclusive workplace where all employees can flourish.  We endeavour to create a space for attendees to network and share knowledge with colleagues from across the business and other organisations.  Read more on women at AtkinsRéalis.

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Enable is a friendly vibrant community for sharing ideas, information and news relevant to those affected by disability or health conditions – visible or not.

The Menopause Network is there to support our staff through what can be a very emotionally and physically challenging time, often when women are progressing in, or are at the peak of, their career. As well as providing opportunities to share experiences, offering support through difficult times and signposting valuable sources of help and information, we are driving change across the business by raising awareness and providing education for all with the ultimate aim of improving retention and supporting equality in the workplace.

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Neurodiversity refers to individuals with ‘spectrum’ conditions including autism, dyslexia, dyspraxia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).Chances are, we sit next to, work with, work for, manage or have family members at home who are neurodiverse. Our Neurodiversity Network brings awareness, support and a chance to normalise conversations around the topic.

ParentNet is a group for everyone with an interest in parenting to ask questions, share stories and support each other.  All are welcome to join, whether you’re a parent, parent-to-be, line manager, grandparent, aunt, uncle or Super Nanny!

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The Returners Programme is for professionals with work experience who have taken an extended career break for typically two years or more and who are looking for a supported step back into a permanent role.

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