Diversity & Inclusion at Castle

At Castle, we’re working hard to nurture an inclusive culture and celebrate the benefits that diversity can bring as part of the experience of working for us. Culture means everything to us here at Castle. And we want to cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, no matter their age, sex, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, background, religion or disability. By valuing individuality and uniqueness, we create a sense of belonging.

We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to fulfil their potential and achieve their personal and professional goals. Having perspectives of colleagues from diverse backgrounds enables us to better understand our clients, allows for more creativity, strengthens our culture, encourages innovation and enables us to make better decisions. That’s why we’re dedicated to building a wholly inclusive and supportive culture for all.

To do so, we’re undertaking a huge diversity and inclusion project, taking steps to ensure we build a workplace that creates a sense of belonging for all and fosters a positive and inclusive culture. We know there are no quick fixes here, and this will be a long and ongoing journey. But we are committed to this journey and holding ourselves accountable every step of the way.

At Castle, we are committed to creating opportunities for diversity and there are a number of things in place to facilitate this. Currently, our paid apprenticeships help to open doors for young people from all backgrounds. We’ve also launched an anonymous inclusion and diversity survey with staff to receive feedback and establish hiring based targets as part of our hiring process. As a response to this we’ve established a group of people to drive the diversity and inclusion agenda at Castle, and have set up a social committee of employees who meet regularly to discuss ways to improve staff morale through team events and celebrations. On top of this, we are also seeking out partnerships to bring in external speakers who can provide more knowledge-based training on the topic.

Our induction process ensures we provide support for those with a disability, health issues, illnesses, mental health conditions or impairments. We encourage anyone joining or working with us to let us know of anything we can do to support them in the workplace and any adjustments they need to ensure the best working environment for them. This can include anything from specialist equipment and workstation adjustments to altering working patterns and adjusting aspects of the role.

This is just the beginning for us and we are dedicated to continually improving to develop a truly diverse and inclusive culture for all.