At Morrison Low we have taken a pragmatic, people based and authentic approach to diversity and inclusion. We have explored different ideas and created a programme that is suitable for a dynamic trans-Tasman firm.
We require our programme to be meaningful and authentic and not a corporate tick box exercise. We know that diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey and so are constantly reviewing to ensure that we are upholding our values.
Our diversity and inclusion journey started in 2018 with Morrison Low’s Board adopting the policy. The policy is now bedded into the Morrison Low way of doing business with the implementation of the programme. Our updated policy adopted by our Board in November 2022 is here Diversity Policy.
Morrison Low prides itself on the diversity of our workforce. Our employee ratio is 49% female / 51% male and our team ranges in age from 25 to 64.
36% of our employees were born overseas. Our staff come from a diverse heritage including Sri Lanka, South Africa, Taiwan, Malta, Russia, Croatia, Ireland, Poland, and Romania; and we actively celebrate the cultural diversity within our team.
Morrison Low are a member of Diversity Works, and we have an active Diversity Committee with representation from each office.
A team was selected to represent a mix of age, gender, cultural background, office location and company position.
The way forward - guiding principles
Our efforts are focused on three key areas:
Read our key focus areas that are supported by guiding principles for this step change in Morrison Low’s diversity and inclusion journey.
Key achievements for the last quarter include:
Continued cultural training - The second cultural training programme for the new starts in New Zealand is scheduled to start in September 2024.