Leaders Romans Group (LRG) has today (8th March) launched the EmpowerHER programme as part of its initiative to support women and promote gender equality.
The programme will comprise a series of initiatives to further empower women in the workspace, including curated gatherings to provide a platform for networking, mentorship and empowerment.
As part of EmpowerHER, LRG will also create an internal resources hub offering information tailored to the needs and aspirations of female colleagues.
Other initiatives implemented through the programme include:
The new EmpowerHER programme is an addition to LRG’s existing policies aimed at supporting women, including fertility benefits, a menopause policy and enhanced maternity leave, as well as flexible working patterns to accommodate diverse needs.
“The group lettings division at LRG is 68% female; therefore, my career aspirations over the next three years are deeply intertwined with LRG’s overarching goal of having a diverse, inclusive, and empowering workplace environment,” said Allison Thompson, national lettings managing director at LRG (pictured above).
“Through the implementation of EmpowerHER and its various initiatives, I am confident that we will not only realise our strategic growth objectives, but empower countless women to unleash their full potential and emerge as the leaders of tomorrow.”
Michael Cook, CEO at LRG, added: “We are committed to an inclusive and collaborative culture, one which celebrates diversity and the benefits that it brings to the workplace—including creativity, problem solving, and customer and stakeholder relations.
“63% of our staff are women. We already use internal training, regular communications, an employee voice group and an annual employee engagement survey to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are at the forefront of everyone’s minds.
“Our company-wide policies ensure that all employees have the same opportunities, are treated fairly and feel safe enough to speak up if they witness or experience discrimination.”
