INTRODUCTION
The NES is the UK’s leading diversity assessment framework, developed in partnership with the UK government and in collaboration with 20 public and private sector organisations. There are now over 400 organisations who have engaged with the framework. It sets clear diversity, equality and inclusion (DE&I) criteria against which companies are independently assessed. The NES has become the accepted standard across the UK and is increasingly now being used globally.
The benefits
Provides detailed, specific and bespoke recommendations
Industry agnostic - relevant & applicable regardless of sector and size
Collectively developed and tested by an external board. The confederation of British Industry (CBI) and Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) and The Home Office were involved in its development and launch
Unique insight obtained from our breadth of client experience, with over 400 organisations across different industries and sectors having used the framework
Globally applicable registered trademark
Involves a robust process examining policies and practices
A holistic standard covering all nine protected characteristics, and additionally social mobility, culture and legal compliance
Our Approach
NES assessment journey
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Scoping
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Evidence gathering and review
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Interviews, focus groups and survey
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Final report and action plan
Case Studies
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