Equal opportunities
McCarthy & Stone is committed to zero tolerance of unlawful discrimination, and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. The purpose of this policy is to set the standards for equality and fairness for everyone we employ, without discriminating on grounds of gender, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexuality, religion or belief or age.
All of our people, whether part-time, full-time or temporary, will be treated fairly and with respect. Selection for employment, promotion, training or any other benefit will be on the basis of aptitude and ability. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop their full potential, with their talents and resources fully utilised to maximise the efficiency of the organisation.
Our commitment
- To create a diverse environment in which individual differences and the contributions of all our staff are recognised and valued.
- Every employee is entitled to a working environment that promotes dignity and respect to all. No form of intimidation, bullying or harassment will be tolerated.
- Training, development and progression opportunities are available to all staff.
- Equality in the workplace is good management practice and makes sound business sense.
- We will regularly review all our employment practices and procedures to ensure fairness.
- Breaches of our equality policy will be regarded as misconduct, potentially lead to disciplinary proceedings.
- This policy is fully supported by senior management.
All employees, job applicants and those who work for McCarthy & Stone will be treated fairly and will not be discriminated against on any of the grounds set out above. Decisions about recruitment and selection, promotion, training or any other benefit will be made objectively and without unlawful discrimination.
Learning and development
At McCarthy & Stone we are committed to developing talent at every level. That means offering high quality training and development that reflects the calibre of the personnel we want to both retain and attract. We also consistently promote from within. We provide management and leadership development programmes designed to equip our managers through their chosen career pathways – from first line manager right up to senior director.
New managers benefit from our comprehensive Manager’s Induction, followed by our Management Foundation Programme. Topics covered include: Recruitment and Selection, Managing and Leading the Team, Coaching and Developing the Team, Conducting Performance Appraisals, Influencing Skills, and Managing Challenging Conversations. Of course, you might be joining us as a more experienced Operational Manager or Director. If so, we have a suite of courses to help you in your role, including: Managing Meetings, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Performance Excellence, Project Management and Finance for Non-Financial Managers.
McCarthy & Stone is an accredited centre for The Chartered Management Institute (CMI). This means you benefit from in-house management training that develops skills and results in formal qualifications that will help further your career.You could even become a Chartered Manager.