Our commitment
People are the greatest resource of any business. At WHSmith we are committed to providing all of our employees with learning opportunities to help them develop their careers and ensuring that employees feel engaged in the business and its priorities.
Engaging with our staff
We provide a variety of communication to staff in order to ensure that everyone is engaged in our business strategy and objectives. We do this through clear communication cascaded by team briefings, large employee events, intranet sites and regular e-newsletters.
Learning and development
We recognise the importance of learning and development (L&D) to promote employee satisfaction and to promote a knowledgeable workforce. We designed our L&D programme to appeal to all employees and ensure that they have equal access to the opportunities offered in the business.
Diversity
WHSmith is committed to equality and diversity through its policies, practices and procedures. All employees are given equal and fair treatment, and this applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment, promotion, training and development opportunities and employment benefits.
Health and safety
Our Board is committed to maintaining high standards of health and safety. The Management team, supported by professional safety advisers, monitors key safety performance indicators and an annual report detailing trends, performance and recommendations is presented to the Board.