Co-op leaps up LGBT list

The Co-operative has made an incredible leap in the ranks of the Stonewall Workplace Equality Index which grades private and public sector organisations across the UK on how well they are doing in their support of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) matters.

This year The Co-operative has climbed 53 places to be ranked 11th which places them firmly in the crucial list of "Top 100" nationwide employers.

Liz Bramley, Head of Employee Engagement and Diversity
commented, “Every year, competition for a place in the
Stonewall Workplace Equality Index gets fiercer with the
benchmark for a placing getting tougher and more and more
employers vying for a place".

George Meudell, Sexual Orientation Diversity Champion and
Chair of the Respect network commented, "Our improved
score in the Index is a team effort on behalf of the entire
Respect Network, the Diversity team, Membership, and the
businesses working together to support LGBT issues".

They are also the only retailer in the Top 100.

Their employee LGBT network 'Respect' was also recognised as a Star Performer Network. For more info email respectLGBT@co-operative.coop

Published: 16-Feb-2012: (1084)