National day for Staff Networks in Defence

8^th May marks National day for Staff Networks recognising the value that employee networks bring to the workplace.

Across Defence and Civil Service, there are over 90 staff networks for employees to join ranging from LGBT+, Faith, Disability, Race, Gender, Mental Health & Wellbeing, Parents & Carers to Outreach and Social Mobility, all support and drive forward our work in building an inclusive and diverse workforce, ensuring that everyone across Defence can have their voice heard.

Our networks contribute to supporting all under-represented and disadvantaged groups and individuals within the organisation, providing our people with a safe space to speak up, share experiences and facilitate learning and development. Partnering with the networks helps shape and deliver ideas that improve Defence, and help build a department where everyone, regardless of background, is confident to give their best self, have their effort and skills properly recognised and their individuality and experiences respected.