Inclusion and Belonging

Commitment Approach Employee Groups Policies and reports

WSP's commitment to Inclusion and Belonging (I&B) is a central pillar of our culture and values. We stand at the forefront of efforts to foster inclusive working environments in which everyone can thrive.

WSP promotes a culture in which inclusion is expected and valued – our goal is to create trusting, collaborative and psychologically safe work environments where every single person feels they belong and everyone is empowered to speak up and be their authentic selves.

We measure our employees’ sense of belonging on a regular basis through our engagement survey and report on our I&B progress annually. Our achievements have received global recognition.

Bintou Keita, Project Manager

Inclusion and Belonging news

WSP achieves Silver accreditation with Clear Assured

2024 Stonewall Top 100 LGBTQ+ inclusive employer

Disability confident Leader

With inclusion at the heart of our workforce, we unleash innovation, ingenuity, and adaptability. Together we foster an inclusive culture where every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every individual is empowered to thrive.

Abigail Frost UK Head of Inclusion and Belonging

Abigail Frost UK Head of Inclusion and Belonging

Our inclusive workplace approach

Thanks to our inclusive workplace, employees can tap into their full potential because they feel valued and know they are an essential part of our organisation.

As Visioneers, we believe that solving the world’s most pressing challenges requires an innovative working environment made up of individuals with a broad range of experiences, knowledge, and backgrounds.

Amine Rahmouni, Team Lead and Katherine Gratton, Engineer

WSP’s I&B vision involves fostering an inclusive mindset in everything we do. This is designed to create an environment in which differences are incorporated and valued.

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Fostering a trusting workplace

We provide a safe and trusting work environment for all our people.

Speaking up

We accept no compromises when it comes to ethics and inclusive behaviours. We make sure that our people feel at ease to talk openly.

Managing fairly

We ensure equal opportunity and fairness in a consistent manner.

Growing stronger together

As a global community, we celebrate our differences and share our learning.

Global vision, local application

While our approach to I&B is global, it is put into practice in various ways depending on local considerations. 

Since I&B is at the core of who we are, employees have access to specific training in this regard. This reflects our global approach and commitment while considering local needs.

Inclusion and Belonging awards and accolades

2023 Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AfBE-UK) Awards, Company of the Year, Finalist

2023 NCE Awards, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Leader – Large Consulting Firm, Finalist

ACE Awards Badge1-inclusive employer of the year

2024 ACE Consultancy and Engineering Awards, Inclusive Employer of the Year, Winners

Our employee groups

We are proud of our dynamic employee groups around the world, in which individuals can share experiences, celebrate differences.

In the United Kingdom this includes CREED, Menopause Support Group, Neurodiverse Community, VIBE, Gender Balance and WSP Connect. All supported by our global I&B network. Our employee groups are open for all our employees to join in and take part.

These groups also play a key role in the local promotion of STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) to inspire the next generation and contribute to a more diverse industry in the future.

CREED

Formed in 2020, Championing Racial Equality and Ethnic Diversity (CREED) is WSP UK’s formal steering group and network representing black and minority ethnic colleagues. CREED was set up to challenge and support WSP's commitment to racial equality and also support WSP’s efforts to increase representation in our industry.

Menopause Support Group

Our menopause support group provides a safe-stigma-free space where questions can be asked, and our people can connect with each other. Guidance on menopause in the workplace is available, whether supporting individuals impacted or colleagues who want to provide support.

Neurodiverse Community

As neurodiversity becomes better understood, our community is a forum for discussing experiences and making sure our colleagues have the tools, support and right working environment to carry out their roles to the best of their ability.

VIBE

Visibility in the Built Environment (VIBE) supports the development of an inclusive environment, enabling LGBTQ+ colleagues to reach their full potential and feel comfortable at work. It provides platforms for members to positively influence our culture and the wider engineering landscape.

Gender Balance

Our Gender Balance group plays an important role in contributing to a more inclusive WSP. The group champions gender equality issues both within WSP and our industry.

WSP Connect

WSP Connect connects people with similar disabilities or medical conditions with the aim to share stories, ideas and to provide support. It also provides detailed insight into advice and guidance regarding medical conditions, disabilities and workplace adjustments.

WSP is radius certified which recognises our investment in our employee groups and the important role they play in creating safe and inclusive workplaces for our employees.

Gender and ethnicity pay gap report

All UK employers with over 250 employees must collect and publish data on the difference between the average male and the average female salaries.

We have included a link to our annual UK Gender and Ethnicity Pay Gap report below and this highlights the actions we are taking to address our gap.

Read our reports and UK policies