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A leading mining and resources company initially engaged Bright People to support the implementation of a Diverse Deployment Support project as part of their Everyday Respect program. This initiative aimed to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive working environment for women and other minority groups. As the project evolved, it became clear that a broader approach was needed to address respect and safety in mixed social environments where employees work, live, and interact. The Everyday Respect report highlighted the increased risk of disrespectful behaviours in these environments, necessitating additional support for senior leaders to foster a safe and respectful culture.

Bright People addressed the evolving needs of the organisation through a comprehensive approach:

1. Diverse Deployment Support Project
- Onboarding Resource Guide for Diverse Groups: Developed guides for new and transferring employees from diverse backgrounds to ensure a sense of belonging, safety, inclusion, and respect.
- Leader Onboarding Resource Guide: Created a guide for leaders to deliver a safe, inclusive, and respectful onboarding experience aligned with core organisational values.
- Implementation Recommendations: Provided strategies for integrating the guides into existing Talent Acquisition, onboarding, and global mobility processes.

2. Senior Leader Engagement and Development
- Engagement Activities: Conducted a series of engagement activities with key stakeholders to build support and ownership for the changes and to involve them in designing and supporting the solutions.
- Learning Program for Senior Leaders: Designed a learning program focused on shifting mindsets and behaviours towards a preventative culture, emphasising early identification, intervention, and understanding of role accountabilities in mixed social environments.
- Peer Support Network: Established a peer support network for senior leaders to discuss, own, and continue promoting a preventative culture in a supportive setting.

The initiatives resulted in several positive outcomes:

- Effective Resource Guides Integration: Successful development and distribution of onboarding resource guides, enhancing support and inclusion for diverse employees.
- Improved Employee Experience: Employees reported feeling supported, included, and cared for from the outset, contributing to higher retention and career progression for women and minority groups.
- Enhanced Safety and Inclusivity: Increased reporting and active management of incidents, with senior leaders playing a crucial role in promoting a safe and inclusive environment across operations.
- Positive Cultural Shift: Senior leaders successfully shifted mindsets and behaviours towards a preventative culture, with employees feeling safer in mixed social environments and improvements reflected in key people survey results.

Bright People’s comprehensive approach effectively addressed both the immediate needs of diverse employees and the broader organisational culture, fostering a safer, more inclusive working environment across all levels of the organisation.