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The Barclays workforce is made up of all generations: from the
Traditionalists (born between 1925-1945) to Generation Y (those born
after 1988), we work hard to support all our colleagues at all stages of
their career. The multigenerational agenda has come a long way in
2013 through the launch of the Springboard Mortgage in the UK, to
employing our 1,000th apprentice, to ensuring we include all those on
maternity leave within the Culture and Values training programme.
Our Barclays Elderly Simulation Kit, which allows colleagues to
experience the challenges faced by senior citizens, has been recognised
globally as a breakthrough in helping bridge the gap between younger
and older generations. Our LifeSkills and Bridges into Work
programmes continue to support those taking their first steps into the
industry, whilst initiatives such as the UK RBB Jobshare programme
help individuals with career changes whatever their stage in life.
We were named as the joint winners of Best of All Stages of
Motherhood Award, winners for Talent Attraction by Working Mums,
and named within the Top 10 Working Families Award, all of which is a
testament to the traction Barclays has gained within the
multigenerational pillar.
2013
2012
25%
24%
41%
43%
68%
66%
43%
40%
UKa
USb
South Africac
Global
Multicultural
Above shows the percentage of underrepresented populations that make up our
global and regional populations. Note that underrepresented populations are defined
regionally to ensure inclusion with all groups in the workplace
a UK includes Asian, Mixed, Black, Other and Non-disclosed
b US includes Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Mixed, Black, Other and Non-disclosed
c South Africa includes African, Indian, Coloured, Other, and Non-disclosed
We are committed to supporting all our employees, regardless of
religion, ethnicity, nationality, or race. We respect important cultural
and religious calendar dates and our UK canteens offer both halal and
kosher food. There are also quiet rooms available for prayer in many of
our larger sites.
This year, Barclays launched its first ever multicultural holiday e-card,
which was available to send to all clients and customers, and donated
£10m to UNICEF along with additional donations for every e-card sent.
We also recognised our diverse customer base by having multicultural
posters in many of our UK retail branches.
After being Highly Commended by Race for Opportunity, recognised as
having the Best Diversity Initiative by CIPD Recruitment, and launching
the African/Afro-Caribbean Society in the City of London, the
multicultural agenda has seen some great advancements in 2013.
People
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