WORKPLACE EDI BENEFITS

THE BIG RAIL DIVERSITY CHALLENGE

Innovation

A diverse workforce with differing views, experiences and opinions add new skills to teams, helping deliver innovative solutions which not only improve a company’s performance, but the sector as a whole

Physical and Mental Wellbeing

Employees working within an inclusive organisation where everyone feels they belong, can be their true self and reach their full potential tend to have better mental and physical health

Staff Morale

Workplaces where employees feel recognised and valued create positive working relationships which make work a nicer place to be for everyone, boosting morale and making individuals feel happier, relaxed and more motivated

Employer/Employee Trust

An environment where everyone is encouraged and feels safe to express their opinions freely and honestly benefits both employees and employers

Discrimination and Prejudice

Interacting and sharing with colleagues from various backgrounds and with different experiences leads to better understanding which, in turn, reduces prejudices and stereotyping

“The Big Rail Diversity Challenge is an important step in the rail industry agenda. It openly seeks to disprove one of the most destructive myths in professional life: that women and men cannot work effectively together. By engaging both men and women in equal measure, we have started to tackle gender imbalance head-on and create a more attractive, productive and successful industry in the process”

Adeline Ginn, Founder of Women in Rail.