OUR COLLEAGUES
We have c.19,000 colleagues located in 46 sites across the UK, US and China
WHY WE ENGAGE:
- Our colleagues are the heart of our business, so it is important to understand what matters to them and ensure we incorporate their views into our Group Board decision-making
- We want our colleagues to feel valued so that we can achieve our vision together
HOW WE ENGAGE TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN STRONG RELATIONSHIPS:
- Employee Engagement Survey (“EES”)
- Site and Group Employee Forums
- Whistleblowing hotline ‘Speak Up!’
- Dedicated workforce engagement Non-executive Director
- Bakkavor intranet, quarterly colleague magazine (Just Made) and monthly ESG newsletter
WHAT MATTERS MOST TO OUR STAKEHOLDERS:
- A safe and inclusive place of work
- Colleagues’ voice is part of the Group’s decision-making
- To feel supported and have the opportunity to realise their potential
WHAT WE HAVE DELIVERED:
650
colleagues enrolled on the Front-Line Leaders Development Programme
83%
response rate to our most recent EES
25%
reduction in new joiner onboarding process time