NSG Group has been awarded the ‘Strengthening business through people’ award at the Glass Focus awards 2024, for initiatives to support, empower and develop women in the workplace. On the award, British Glass said, “from internal campaigns and events, to apprenticeships and networks, they have showcased the glass sector as a space where women can thrive.”
NSG Group understands that fostering a culture of inclusion that welcomes people from all backgrounds is essential. It helps them attract diverse talent, improve employee retention, spark innovation and new ideas, increase profitability and enhance their reputation.
Some of the initiatives include
- Upskilling: NSG Group offers a Women in Leadership (WiL) Level 5 apprenticeship to all UK-based female colleagues who aspire to be, or are currently working, in management roles (many graduates have already developed into new roles or increased responsibility in their areas).
- Engaging: The company ran an extensive International Women’s Day campaign, which offered an in-person and live streamed/recorded panel discussion event with females and allies at all stages of their careers, alongside videos and career pathway case studies to showcase female leaders’ experiences.
- Empowering: The company has been promoting the NSG Group UK Women’s Network, a staff-led resource group, which has seen increased membership, with purpose and a calendar of events determined by participants.
- Tackling grass roots challenges: NSG is running local school STEM sessions, which include primary and secondary school science assembly/workshops with female R&D/engineering colleagues encouraging girls to undertake hands-on science experiments and promote STEM careers for women.
- Education: NSG Group runs ‘Lunch and Learn’ digital information sessions for all UK staff (including men) on menopause and other health, wellbeing, and DEI topics.
- Information: The company launched a new global DEI SharePoint site detailing our goals for change, Women’s Network information (including tips on setting up a new network to empower staff), and links to the latest DEI news being shared on Viva Engage.
- Partnerships: NSG promotes the launch of a new ‘Diverse suppliers initiative’ which looks to develop a supply chain that integrates businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups, including women.