Diversity and inclusivity at AWE

Abstract

Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) has become a key part of the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE’s) business strategy. As a result, AWE has recently appointed a D & I Manager within the human resources department, and created D & I working groups within functions such as Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) to help implement AWE’s D & I strategy. With this strategy, we aim to transform our business, improve programme delivery, drive innovation, raise our sense of pride and trust, and build an inclusive culture. Within AWE, a grassroots network called the “Women’s Network” has been set up to provide a place for exchanging information relevant to employees in a more informal atmosphere. Within SET, the focus will be on helping employees to understand the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and the behaviours we need to display to develop our talent. This paper will highlight what has been achieved within SET so far in terms of implementing AWE’s D & I strategy and what still needs to be done.Diversity and Inclusion (D & I) has become a key part of the Atomic Weapons Establishment’s (AWE’s) business strategy. As a result, AWE has recently appointed a D & I Manager within the human resources department, and created D & I working groups within functions such as Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) to help implement AWE’s D & I strategy. With this strategy, we aim to transform our business, improve programme delivery, drive innovation, raise our sense of pride and trust, and build an inclusive culture. Within AWE, a grassroots network called the “Women’s Network” has been set up to provide a place for exchanging information relevant to employees in a more informal atmosphere. Within SET, the focus will be on helping employees to understand the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce and the behaviours we need to display to develop our talent. This paper will highlight what has been achieved within SET so far in terms of implementing AWE’s D & I strategy and what still needs to be done.