Employee Led Inclusion Group - Unity
Creating a space for diverse voices to be heard, supported, and elevated across Greene King.
We are Unity, an internal voluntary-led group that focuses on true inclusion for all but with an emphasis on equality for minority ethnic team members at Greene King. We’re led by people from all kinds of job roles from junior roles through to directors. Made up from all parts of the business and from all different backgrounds, members include those with direct lived experience and their allies and we are all united on making a difference.
Our Objectives
Support Delivery of Greene King's Inclusion & Diversity Strategy
Support Delivery of Greene King's Inclusion & Diversity Strategy
To set the bar as an inclusive organisation where all feel a sense of belonging and are made welcome.
Activities Include:
- Reverse Mentoring
- Inclusion Training
- Policy Development
- Greene King Race Manifesto
Inclusion Calendar of Events
Continuous support and involvement with Greene King Inclusion Calendar
May - World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
August - Slavery Remembrance Day
September - National Inclusion Week
October - Black History Month
This will also include intersectional support of other ELIG activities.
Awareness
Support Greene King in raising community awareness through ongoing storytelling of membership experiences.
- Encourage further allyship across Greene King
- Stay abreast of related global movements/activity
Future Aspirations
- Create a network, adding varied voices to Greene King
- Raise Unity's profile
- Engage local pubs better in a community role
What we've achieved so far...
Datties Soul Food Academy
In 2022, we partnered with Datties Soul Food Academy to create two new exclusive dishes, Jerk Chicken and Ribs, as well as a classic Jamaican Curry. Their sauces and rubs remain on our menus today.
BYP Network Partnership
As part of our Race Manifesto, we have committed to double ethnic minority representation in the business to 10% by 2030. We've partnered with BYP to help us amplify both our employer brand and our inclusion and diversity intent amongst their network.
South Asian Heritage Month
We marked South Asian Heritage Month with compelling stories on music, food, sports, and personal heritage. Our recipe storytelling competition saw three finalists' dishes prepared by our Food Development team for everyone to enjoy.
What our Unity members have to say...
"Unity will bring colour, vibrancy and education through events, food, music and conversation, supporting and embracing the agenda of making a difference for those underrepresented. "
Susie Kalsi - Inclusion & Diversity Lead
Future Aspirations
We are thrilled to share that we have some exciting plans for the future! Our ambition is to embrace and value our ethnic minority colleagues as well as the wider community whilst increasing their representation within the hospitality Sector.
As part of our Race Manifesto, we made a commitment to double our ethnic minority representation in the business by 10% by 2030.
How can you get involved?
After joining GK all team members get access to our internal communications platform, Kingdom where they can join our groups so that they can interact, share ideas and feedback on activity and progress.
If you're eager to join our journey, why not check out the roles we have available below?
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