D&I annual report 2021-22

It’s important to have an inclusive culture that champions and celebrates the differences and similarities of everyone.

Our long-term D&I approach aims to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to develop, be rewarded and be recognized for their contribution. We have made progress - but we still have more to do.

In our annual D&I report, we provide you with an update of our D&I journey to date.

At Kainos, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a working environment which allows everyone to be themselves and achieve their full potential. 

The case for creating a diverse and inclusive culture is underpinned by research and aligns to the Kainos strategic principles:

1. Be a great employer

By having more culturally diverse leadership and teams, we are more likely to:

• have increased staff wellbeing
• have higher rates of staff engagement and retention

2. Delight our customers

With a more diverse work environment, we are better able to:

• deliver technology and services that meet the diverse needs of users and citizens
• quickly introduce and bring new innovations into market

3. Be a growing, profitable and responsible company

With a more diverse and inclusive culture, we can:

• perform better as an employer and for our customers while driving higher growth and profitability
• better meet or exceed global equality standards and laws 

2021 uptake of D&I events and materials

Activities and campaigns have focused on raising awareness, connecting everyone to learn, talk and unite around our differences. Example D&I campaigns include International Women's Day, Transgender Day of Remembrance, Autistic Pride Day and Black History Month.

In addition to our internal campaigns, our Network Groups and D&I team released new learning materials and organized D&I events throughout FY22. Over 1400 people got involved.

In FY23, we want to grow our Network Group membership and increase the uptake in our D&I materials and events.