RWE npower: Employer of choice for women
RWE npower is one of the UK’s Top 50 employers for women, according to the latest list published by Aurora – a business women’s diversity network. To make it into the Top 50 organisations have to prove themselves in five key areas, including the opportunities that they provide women; having progressive, transparent cultures and the ability to celebrate diversity.
RWE npower runs an diversity and inclusion programme to help retain and attract talented people. In 2006, diversity training was rolled out to 1,800 line managers and all 12,000 staff was given access to the subject. In addition, RWE npower promotes flexible working and runs a wellbeing programme to encourage employees to think about health management as part of their daily routine. Over 1,000 of their managers have also attended stress workshops, so that they can perform team-based risk assessments and assist any colleagues who may be suffering. Nick Smith, RWE npower’s head of diversity and inclusion, commented: “We’re delighted to make it into The Top 50 and its fantastic recognition of our work at all levels of the organisation to ensure equal opportunities for all.” RWE npower is the only energy generation and supply company to appear in the UK’s Top 50 employers list. Among other top employers for women were also companies like Cisco for best opportunities, Google for best progressiveness, CITI for its employees Diversity, Deloitte for best connectivity or McDonald’s for best responsibility.
