Equality, diversity and inclusion turns our workplace into a home
At IKEA, you’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, what you look like and who you like to snuggle up in front of the TV with. We don’t even care how you organise your kitchen cupboards. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you.
Diversity is good for everyone
Welcoming uniqueness is not just good for you, it’s good for us too. We’ve learned that diverse teams have more and better ideas and help us understand and support our customers better. They also help us grow as an organisation. After all, everyone has a different way of looking at the world. So, who knows? Perhaps your unique take on something could lead to a great idea that helps make customers’ and co-workers’ lives at home a little bit better.
Diversity is good for everyone
Welcoming uniqueness is not just good for you, it’s good for us too. We’ve learned that diverse teams have more and better ideas and help us understand and support our customers better. They also help us grow as an organisation. After all, everyone has a different way of looking at the world. So, who knows? Perhaps your unique take on something could lead to a great idea that helps make customers’ and co-workers’ lives at home a little bit better.
An inclusive workplace is a better workplace
As a co-worker we don’t want you just getting through the day, we want you to thrive, and this is only possible if you feel safe and can truly be yourself. And once we’ve brought you on board, we want you to stick around, because we’re planning on doing great things together.
Equality, diversity and inclusion support our business performance and growth and help us contribute to a better IKEA – for our co-workers, our customers and society. Diverse and inclusive teams make us more innovative and relevant for the communities we serve.
Your next job? Being yourself.
When you come and work for us, we want you to bring your whole self: the bits you’re proud of, the messy and complicated bits, and the bits that haven’t yet had a chance to shine. To us your uniqueness is an asset. At IKEA everyone has a home.
Building a gender equal business
We want to create an inclusive work environment where you feel safe to be yourself, are treated fairly and given equal opportunities, without discrimination of any kind.
At IKEA UK we are committed to achieving and maintaining gender balance across our business and leadership. We are also committed to securing gender equal pay.
We co-created and endorsed the United Nations Standards of Conduct on tackling discrimination against LGBT+ people in the workplace and in the community.
We have implemented a global LGBT+ inclusion plan and launched global trans inclusion guidelines to help managers build trans-inclusive teams and workplaces.
At IKEA, we believe in an inclusive work environment where there is room for everyone’s story.
Building a gender equal business
We want to create an inclusive work environment where you feel safe to be yourself, are treated fairly and given equal opportunities, without discrimination of any kind.
At IKEA UK we are committed to achieving and maintaining gender balance across our business and leadership. We are also committed to securing gender equal pay.
We co-created and endorsed the United Nations Standards of Conduct on tackling discrimination against LGBT+ people in the workplace and in the community.
We have implemented a global LGBT+ inclusion plan and launched global trans inclusion guidelines to help managers build trans-inclusive teams and workplaces.
At IKEA, we believe in an inclusive work environment where there is room for everyone’s story.
An inclusive workplace is a better workplace
As a co-worker we don’t want you just getting through the day, we want you to thrive, and this is only possible if you feel safe and can truly be yourself. And once we’ve brought you on board, we want you to stick around, because we’re planning on doing great things together.
7 areas in focus in helping us achieve a more equal everyday
- Everyday Inclusivity
- Closing the Gender Gap
- Multi-Culturalism of Ethnicity, Race & Nationality Inclusion
- LGBTQ+ Inclusion
- Disability Inclusion
- Increasing Accountability, Leadership & Competence
- Upskilling & Re-skilling Refuges and Local Communities for a more equal world
We’re proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer
It takes diversity of thought, background, and culture to turn great ideas a reality. We’re committed to increasing the representation of underrepresented groups across our business, especially in leadership roles.
We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences, including those with disabilities.
We encourage candidates to share any adjustment requests they might need during the recruitment process.
Show the world you’re an ally
Showing your support on the go...
Our commitments:
WE will educate, share, learn, laugh, rise, discuss etc. in our working place at IKEA UKE&IE about LGBTQ+, Women’s, Ethnicity, Race & Nationality and Disability visibility, understanding and inclusion
WE all want to be a strong partner by promoting equal opportunities to all people and create more moments to feel a sense of belonging
WE means all co-workers, leaders and Allies in the UK&IE locally and nationally
Goal: 10% co-workers as member in at least 1 co-worker resource Group
