Includability – A Certified B Corp – is delighted to welcome Holland & Barrett as an Includability Committed Employer for 2024.
Holland & Barrett has successfully completed the Includability Committed Employer 6 Stage Verification Process in which they have engaged in taking the journey towards authentic inclusion by integrating fairness into their company culture and into each stage of their recruitment process. This is achieved by Includability supporting organisations to become a diverse, inclusive, sustainable, mentally healthy and better business.
Dave Holby-Wolinski, CEO at Includability said, “We are so pleased to welcome Holland & Barrett to our community as an Includability Committed Employer. Gaining the status is a fantastic achievement and I am so pleased the team have worked so closely with our verification partners to commit to greater transparency to create an inclusive, sustainable, and mentally healthy workplace culture together!
“This status is more than just a recognition; it's an opportunity to attract the most talented and diverse workforce, to foster innovation through varied perspectives, and to create a workplace where every individual feels valued and empowered. It's about being on the forefront of positive change, responding to evolving societal expectations, and ultimately, ensuring your company's long-term success while making a real difference in the world!
Who is Holland & Barrett?
Holland & Barrett is one of the leading health wellness retailers and one of the largest in Europe. We make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, adding quality years to life with a leading range of own brand, innovative vitamins, supplements, specialist food, sports nutrition, and ethical beauty brands.
Established in 1870, Holland & Barrett has been trusted for wellness for over 150 years and has an omnichannel retail presence of more than 1000 stores across 18 countries worldwide, including over 800 in the UK and Ireland.
Melissa Sterling, Wellness and Belonging Manager at Holland & Barrett said, “Holland & Barrett are thrilled to be recognised as a committed employer in inclusivity by the Includability team and their verification partners. Being an EPIC place to work is a core part of our values and we pride ourselves with iterating our offering by putting our colleagues at the heart of all that we do. Working with Includability has been a fantastic experience and would recommend other companies to do the same.”
Why choose Includability?
Includability represents the gold standard in inclusive and ethical business practices. Our certification score of 143.2, achieved in March 2023, places us among the elite in balancing profit with purpose.
Our rigorous 6-stage Verification Process, conducted by industry leading Verification Partner Experts, ensures your organisation excels in the key areas of: Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Mental Health, Talent Management, Wellbeing, and Leadership & Governance.
What is Includability’s Verification Process?
Our Verification Process was independently conducted by Includability Official Partners; Prosperah, Outliers Wellbeing, ODISEE Ltd, TalentMapper, The HR Agency and Mental Health Charter CIC to ensure practices align with established definitions of an ‘Inclusive Workplace’.
Achieving the status of an Includability Committed Employer is no small feat. After completion of our company commitment survey, our 6-stage Verification Process, conducted by industry leading Verification Partner Experts, ensuring an independent process based on a framework of commitment and progression over a two-year period.
What are the benefits of joining Includability?
Successfully completing the Includability Verification Process for Includability Committed Employers immediately gives Holland & Barrett access to brilliant benefits and a growing community network of purpose-led organisations. Benefits include:
- Verification report and access to our ENGAGE Consultancy service offering extensive discounts on training, webinar and workshops delivered by Official Partner Experts.
- Monthly Employer Support Groups covering a range of topics with expert speakers hosted by the Includability team.
- Support projects through our rewards programme allowing organisations to collect points and deliver impact via B1G1 projects.
- Personalised Client Account with access to: Exclusive new and exciting content from our Ambassadors and Partner Experts. Includability Brand Assets, Badges, Logos and Social Media Cards.
- Marketing and Engagement Support including In-house Employer Support Groups, Unleashed & Think Inclusive Roadshows.
- Ongoing support and advice in developing your business as part of a community and network of Organisations, Ambassadors and Partners including quarterly catchups.
- 2 Places on a Mental Health Awareness Course through Workplace Mental Health Charter CIC and 2 skills-based volunteering pairings with Matchable Volunteering.
- COMING SOON. Access to our New Learning Management System with Free and Paid training solutions across a range of topics delivered by leading experts.
Our members join the Includability Community Network to become part of a movement that helps organisations become better businesses. The Includability Network is open to all commercial and third sector organisations, with further additional dedicated support available for Sport Settings and Educational Settings.
Join Includability today by booking your demo call with David Holby-Wolinski. Contact - dave@includability.co.uk
