DE&I Statement

Purpose

We aim to be an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities throughout employment including in the recruitment, training and development of employees, and to pro-actively tackling and eliminating discrimination.

Equality and Diversity

We consider that equality means breaking down barriers, eliminating discrimination and ensuring equal opportunities and access for all groups both in employment, and to goods and services.

We consider diversity to mean celebrating difference and valuing everyone. Each person is an individual with visible and non-visible differences and by respecting this everyone can feel valued for their contributions which is beneficial not only for the individual but also for the Company.

We acknowledge that equality and diversity are not inter-changeable but inter-dependent. There can be no equality of opportunity if difference is not valued and harnessed.

Commitment

Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity, equality and respect for all. We will not tolerate any acts of unlawful or unfair discrimination (including harassment) committed against an employee, contractor, job applicant or visitor because of a protected characteristic:

• Sex;
• Gender reassignment;
• being married or in a civil partnership
• being pregnant or on maternity leave;
• race (including ethnic origin, colour, nationality and national origin)
• Disability;
• sexual orientation;
• religion and or belief; and
• Age

All employees are encouraged to develop their skills, fulfil their potential and to take advantage of training, development and progression opportunities within Criterion Hospitality or Criterion Capital. Selection for employment, promotion, training, or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.