Clarke Telecom Named One of the UK's Top 100 Inclusive Employers for 2025

We are proud to have been recognised within the Top 100 Inclusive Employers in the UK for 2025, assessed by the National Centre for Diversity (NCD). This year, we placed 62nd, a significant rise from last year’s 89th place, and recognition of our continued commitment to building an inclusive, supportive, and equitable workplace for all employees.

The National Centre for Diversity and FREDIE

The National Centre for Diversity champions fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion and engagement (FREDIE) across UK workplaces.
Their annual Top 100 Inclusive Employers list, formally announced at the FREDIE Conference & Awards 2025, recognises organisations that embed these principles across their cultures, structures, and behaviours.

NCD continually recognises our commitment to strengthening our inclusion strategy, benchmarking progress, and ensuring measurable year-on-year improvements, as reflected by Rachael Stanner, Head of HR at Clarke, receiving a Special Recognition Award at the FREDIE Conference & Awards and by our Investors in Diversity Silver Status Award this year.

Clarke's Commitment to FREDIE Principles

FREDIE is more than an accreditation at Clarke. It is a collective responsibility shared across our people, leadership, and processes.

Key areas of focus include:

Embedded Processes and Governance

We continue to integrate FREDIE principles into everyday operations, from corporate governance to team-level decision-making, including the review of policies, behaviours, and systems to ensure fairness and transparency.

Dedicated FREDIE Forum Group

Our internal FREDIE Forum Group brings together employees across the business to champion inclusion, share insights, and drive improvements, helping the company evolve and better support colleagues.

Employee Voice and Continuous Improvement

Diversity & engagement surveys and anonymous feedback channels enhance employee experiences. Insights directly influence our development plans, wellbeing initiatives, engagement activities, and inclusion priorities.

Inclusive Recruitment and Onboarding

Our recruitment processes ensure fair shortlisting, unbiased assessment, and structured interviews. FREDIE-aligned employee onboarding and training helps embed an inclusive culture from day one.

Supporting People to Thrive

Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), mental health support, learning opportunities, and wellbeing resources create an environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and empowered.

A Workplace Where Everyone Is Welcome

Our inclusion within the NCD’s Top 100 Inclusive Employers in the UK for 2025 reinforces our position as a company that celebrates diversity and actively embeds inclusion into its culture and practice. The improved ranking is progress, a milestone, and a motivator.

We remain committed to:

Strengthening a workplace where everyone can belong
Removing barriers and bias
Listening to employees and acting on insight
Creating opportunities for people from all backgrounds
Setting high standards for fairness and respect across the business.

As we continue to grow and evolve, FREDIE remains a foundation for how we work, support our people and supply chain partners, and align with our customers’ values.