Employee Experience
Our goal is to create a positive working environment for our people; one that fosters respect, support, wellbeing, safety and inclusivity.
Our Approach
We take a holistic approach to employee experience; considering both physical and mental health as part of creating a safe, supportive and positive working environment. We have an industry-leading safety record and we are continually building a diverse, engaged workforce, where there is an opportunity for employees to share and shape their experience of the workplace.
Health and Safety
Continuing to target zero harm
Our Annual Injury Incidence Rate consistently outperforms the industry average, which is a testament to the dedication of our teams in focusing on behavioural safety. We continue to target zero harm on every site, as we champion health and safety for every employee and contractor working with us.
We have a large team of more than 50 divisional health and safety managers who provide expert advice and guidance to the teams on a daily basis extending across safety, occupational health and wellbeing and welfare standards. In addition to this we have a Group H&S audit team, which completed more than 320 audits this year, as well as dedicated safety visits that are undertaken by Directors twice a month on every site, totalling more than 1,700 visits during the year.
More information on our approach to health and safety can be found here.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Ensuring our workforce is representative of the areas in which we operate
We understand the benefits that a diverse workforce can bring and recognise that the industry as a whole faces underrepresentation of women as well as people from a broad range of backgrounds. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) approach aims to ensure that we foster an environment where all differences are valued, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. Using our voluntary staff survey we are building a more detailed picture of our employees and the experience of different demographics so that we can set specific actions and targets to develop a more representative workforce. We are growing our network of Fairness, Inclusion and Respect (FIR) ambassadors in a variety of job roles and levels of the business, and we have implemented training across all employees to raise awareness of EDI and use our People Committee to champion it.
We have also brought colleagues together from across the Group for events such as the London Pride Parade and International Women’s Day, with an emphasis on celebration, networking and allyship.
Championing Wellbeing
Demonstrably improving the health and wellbeing of our employees
We have developed a network of more than 260 mental health first aiders and have signed up to the Building Mental Health Charter. We continue to enhance our approach to wellbeing, ensuring that we are proactive in providing a range of initiatives such as employee assistance programmes, virtual GP services and awareness sessions on topics ranging from managing stress to managing finances. Over the coming years, we will demonstrate the positive impact on the health of our employees that these initiatives and programmes have had.
Employee Engagement
Engaging our workforce, to shape the way we operate
Our employees are our strongest resource; it is important that we attract, develop and retain talented teams at every level. We're engaging with our employees in a variety of ways, including through regular staff surveys, to understand their views and experiences, and enable us to respond with targeted actions.
We have also increased our mechanisms for supporting and listening to staff by creating networks, including for Women, LGBTQ+, Ethnic Minorities and Parents and Carers and their allies, alongside our cross-divisional People Committee.
Highlights
Our Annual Injury Incidence Rate (AIIR) is 52, compared to an industry average of 296
We have a network of more than 260 mental health first aiders
32% of managers are female, together with 38% of our employees overall
Awards, Accreditations & Partnerships
Diversity Pledge Signatory
Mayor's Fund for London
Registered Employer
Disability Confident Scheme
Race at Work Charter Signatory
Business in the Community
Supporter
Social Mobility Foundation
Supporter
Fairness, Inclusion and Respect Campaign
Latest News
Top Health and Safety Honour for Berkeley Capital
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has named Berkeley Capital as the winner of the Construction Housebuilding & Property Development Industry Sector at its 2023 Health & Safety Awards.
Berkeley Group Named 16th Top Graduate Employer
Berkeley Group has been ranked at number 16 in Job Crowd’s Top 50 Companies For Graduates To Work For.
Further Information
Careers
We offer career opportunities that are second to none and a range of projects that will challenge and stretch you. Berkeley has created an environment where people have the confidence and freedom to operate to the best of their ability.Find Out More
Our Health and Safety Vision
The last 10 years have seen enormous changes within The Berkeley Group in respect to the management of Health and Safety. Along with many of our peers, we have striven to improve in all areas of Health and Safety.Find Out More
Our Vision 2030: 2024 Progress Update
This extract from the Berkeley Group’s 2024 Annual Report provides an update on progress towards meeting our targets across each of our ten strategic priorities and details highlights for the period May 2023 to April 2024.
Our Vision 2030
