Please provide further information on diversity with respect to women, ethnic minorities and LGBT. Please comment on issues such as recruitment, retention, promotion, child care, maternity leave, etc.
Johnstaff is a multicultural company with a 50/50 average across the entire company of men and women. The company is home to many LGBTQI people and it is something that is celebrated. Johnstaff accommodate for all variations of religious holidays and encourage learning and understanding of different cultures which is a great way to get closer to each other as colleagues and friends. The company also has a relatively low staff turnover rate with many people in the business for 5 years or more.
Midlevel, Sydney
Johnstaff places an emphasis on diversity and facilities a supportive environment that offers equal opportunity to all staff. Flexible working times are encouraged where possible to work with family demands. Diversity days are celebrated at Johnstaff and their importance is discussed during monthly meetings. An initiative that has recently been implemented is a diversity suggestion box, where employees can provide anonymous suggestions on how the company can provide a more supportive environment with respect to diversity.
Midlevel, Melbourne
Johnstaff are very diverse in regards to ethnicity, women employees within a male dominant industry and are inclusive of all.
Graduate, Melbourne
In Project Management, there is approximately a 50:50 gender diversity. There are people from different ethnicities and we all work together well.
Graduate, Sydney
What does your company do to attract applicants from less privileged backgrounds?
Johnstaff target a diverse group of candidates via their graduate program, so that less privileged individuals have the opportunity to apply through the program.