LGBTQ+ at BOQ Group

• Our key goals are to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.
  • Our BOQ Group values and strategic pillars are the foundation for our approach to diversity and inclusiveness.
  • We embrace difference and believe that our workforce should reflect the customers and communities that we serve.
  • We strive to ensure a purpose-led, inclusive and empathetic culture where our people feel confident to bring their best selves to work every day.
• Diversity and Inclusion is everyone’s responsibility and requires a united collective approach. We know that achieving our purpose requires the knowledge, perspectives and input from a workforce as diverse as our customer base, and a culture that enables these voices to be heard, valued and included.

In an inclusive workplace, people feel:

• Our work environment is a ‘safe space’ to belong
• They can bring their whole selves to work
• Valued and respected for who they are
• Connected to and accepted by their co-workers
• They have opportunities to develop their career and progress
• They can fully contribute their unique talents, skills, experiences and ideas to the organisation
• Inclusive environments ensure that people haven’t been disadvantaged, marginalised, excluded or adversely impacted due to aspects of their diversity.

We are committed to: 

• Creating an environment of inclusion at all levels of BOQ Group, regardless of gender identity and expression, marital or family status, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, religious beliefs, nationality, cultural background, socio-economic background, perspective and experience or personal characteristics such as disability, medical condition(s), carers’ responsibilities, pregnancy or any other unique characteristic of an individual or group
• Ensuring that all relevant policies, processes and programs include a diversity and inclusion lens and are appropriately structured to guard against any discrimination and conscious or unconscious bias
• Ensuring all people have fair access to recruitment, promotion, talent and training opportunities regardless of background
• Designing and implementing programs and initiatives that will assist in building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture
• Developing skills and awareness about the barriers to D&I and actively seek to overcome these.