People Standards

Staff

We aim to provide an environment in which people are motivated to achieve, and where everyone can grow and develop their careers. We seek out and employ the best qualified personnel, providing equal opportunity based on merit for all employees in training, development and promotion, and to administer these and all other employment related activities in a non-discriminatory manner. We are committed to upholding the basic principles of Human Rights by treating all our employees with respect. Our policies and 'people standards' are consistent with the requirements of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) and maintain the spirit of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) core labour standards. We are committed to upholding the basic principles of Human Rights by treating all our employees with respect. Our policies and 'people standards' are consistent with the requirements of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights (UDHR) and maintain the spirit of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) core labour standards. Ladbrokes has been recognised as an Investor in People since 1998. In 2001, it was one of the pioneering companies to get 'GoodCorporation' accreditation, with its staff receiving a distinction for their approach to customers, vulnerable members of society and the local community. GoodCorporation is sponsored by the UK Institute of Business Ethics. It encourages and promotes CSR amongst all organisations and its accreditation scheme is becoming increasingly recognised by our stakeholders.

Talent Attraction and Retention

We aim to be an employer of choice by providing a competitive working environment, with opportunities for development and promotion. Our ability to attract and develop talented people can be seen in the number of senior executives who started their career with the company. We are committed to monitoring and responding to employee opinion in order to maintain an environment in which everyone feels valued and to maximise the levels of retention across the group.

Training and Development

Ladbrokes plc ensures that:

  • Employees are provided with adequate and appropriate training to allow them to fulfil their role.
  • Appropriate opportunities and resources for training and development are made available to all employees.
  • Employees are rewarded appropriately for improving their skills and capabilities.
  • Training and development of employees is reviewed on at least an annual basis.

Our employee benefits package contains a wide range of features depending on the division and the grade of employee. In addition to a basic salary and remuneration package we offer additional features to all our employees such as discounts from a range of other companies.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

We believe in an equality of opportunity for all employees based on merit and that no employee or job applicant should receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of: age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, and religious belief.

Harassment and Bullying

Ladbrokes does not tolerate the harassment or intimidation of employees or suppliers and the use of corporal punishment, mental, physical, sexual or verbal abuse.

Work/Life Balance

We promote a healthy lifestyle and where possible, encourage a healthy work/life balance. We recognise that the health and welfare of all our people is important to the effectiveness of the business and the need for employees to maintain a healthy work/life balance is encouraged. As a result we provide flexible opportunities for employment (eg 54% of Ladbrokes staff are part time), flexible retirement, and even grandparents leave.

We encourage our employees to own shares in Ladbrokes plc, through the OWN Share Plan and the Sharesave Scheme.