Xero’s commitment to diversity in the workplace globally recognised
Summary
The GEI tracks the financial performance of public companies committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency. We strive to create a culture of belonging, where differences not only exist but where they are respected, supported and fully celebrated. And that’s why we’re committed to acknowledging, respecting and celebrating all the ways our people are different – including, but not limited to, gender identity, sexuality, disability, ethnicity, culture and nationality. Inclusion means all our employees have a sense of belonging and fairness, feel valued and respected, and can play their part in creating business success. Some examples of the ways we create and encourage a diverse and inclusive work environment include promoting flexible working; delivering training on diversity, inclusion and bias awareness; running awareness events on mental health and wellbeing; offering employees the opportunity to purchase additional annual leave; redefining sick leave as ‘wellbeing leave’; initiatives to promote LGBTI inclusion, becoming a member of the Australian Network on Disability; and signing up to the Government’s Disability Confident Scheme in the United Kingdom.