Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity & Inclusion
At The Warehouse Group we are committed to providing a work environment where every team member feels safe, valued and empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We have a business wide commitment to connect the power of inclusion with the potential of our differences. We provide an equitable work environment that enables all individuals to reach their potential, by being seen, heard and served, accounting for all different styles, needs and aspirations.
We hire on merit, operate with fairness & promote based on talent.
Equal Opportunity
As a committed member of the Equal Employment Opportunties (EEO) initiative we actively work to eliminate barriers that can often prevent candidates from being considered for a role. We'll support you to perform at your best, we'll reward you fairly & team members have equal chances at leadership roles.
We do this because its the right thing to do & because it makes great business sense. When everyone's included & supported, we benefit by retaining our best people & the innovation that comes from true diversity of thought.
Rainbow Tick
Our LGBTQIA+ team members are an essential part of who we are, and we are proud to provide an environment where everyone can bring their wholeselves to work.
We are Rainbow Tick certified, achieving accreditation in 2017. Thats the same year we introduced our Gender Transition policy to ensure anyone on our team is fully supported if they're considering their identity or transitioning.
Gender Equity
Ensuring we actively work towards closing the gender gap has been a core commitment for us over the years. TWG is incredibly proud that we've achieved 100% gender pay equity at a Group level. We’re also proud to have strong female representation across our business, with women holding 45.2% of senior leadership roles.
DE&I
Our DE&I work is anchored in four strategic pillars – Te Ao Māori, Belonging, Gender Equality, and Future of Work. Highlights this year have included: Neurodiversity Awareness Week celebrations with themed activation “What helps you focus at work?” and promoted webinars to build understanding and awareness. Connect Through Kindness campaign, promoting inclusive behaviours and everyday empathy.
We also rolled out a Group-wide recognition strategy and programme to celebrate and acknowledge our team members.
Cultural Celebrations
Throughout the year, we host internal events for our team members around our stores, our distribution centres and our Store Support Office. With over 10,000 team members across the country, we feel we have a duty to not only celebrate the various cultures and ethnicities that encompass our organisation but to educate others as well.
Highlights included inclusive Christmas and Lunar New Year activations and partnering with Rauora Reo to bring Matariki awareness and education to life across the Group.
Parental Leave Policy
We updated our Parental Leave Policy in early 2022. This update tops up parental leave payments to full pay for the first 6 months of an eligible team members leave.
This has been a key initiative to support our efforts in gender equality pay as it enables team members to focus on growing their families without the additional financial strain, provides support for an ease-back approach to returning to work, and encourages team members to continue to grow their careers with us.
