ED&I at Octavia
Respect, diversity and equality are at the heart of what we do and Octavia is proudly an inclusive employer, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds, identities and walks of life where everyone can be their authentic self. It’s this diversity and the enormous benefits it brings that not only make Octavia a great place to work, but enables us to continually learn, grow and deliver positive change in the lives of our diverse customers.
Our commitment to ED&I doesn’t stop with our colleagues either. We’re hugely proud of how diverse our communities are and we not only want to reflect that diversity amongst our colleagues, but champion our customers’ diversity, identifying areas of underrepresentation, removing barriers and giving voice to communities who we know are sadly often overlooked or marginalised in society.
Values & Behaviours
We’ve all got different backgrounds, strengths and experiences. But we share the same values. It’s these shared values that bring us together as one team. Our Values & Behaviours inform how we interact with each other, our customers and stakeholders.
Be the difference
We’ve got the power to do some good in the world and we don’t forget it. It’s our main purpose and it’s what gets us up in the morning. Big responsibility, right? But we also think the small things are important too. Your actions might be the difference between someone having a bad day or a great day. No matter how small our individual acts are, our collective power to make change is huge.
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Always curious
Curious people take responsibility for their own development. Always searching for ways to improve both themselves and our organisation. Trying new things, thinking of new ideas and seeking different points of view.
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Achieving Together
We might all have different roles, but we’re one team. We’re unstoppable when we work together with our colleagues, our customers and our communities. We appreciate each other’s strengths and know that different people bring different skills to the table.
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Own it openly
Honesty is the best policy. We hear and share different ideas. We seek different points of view – from our customers and our colleagues. We believe in trust and respect. Everyone has different experiences, backgrounds and ideas. Sharing these allows us to get the best possible result.
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Embrace possibility
We spot opportunities to make things better and we act on them. We embrace change and are empowered to try new things. Whether you’ve been here 5 minutes or 5 years, never be afraid to challenge the status quo.
