What is FREDIE and why is it important to DSFS?
FREDIE is an important part of ‘The DSFS Way’. FREDIE stands for Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement and it forms part of the Inclusion Pledge. FREDIE is part of a National Centre for Diversity programme, and, as part of the DSFS Way, it sets out a way of working to help us to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation.
What and who is driving this change?
We want to make DSFS an inclusive place to work – a place where everyone can bring their best self to work each day. We want to be able to say that we are doing things the 4Rs ‘DSFS Way’ and it is important therefore that we apply the FREDIE process to what we do. The DSFS HR and OD team are driving FREDIE and making sure that it threads through everything DSFS is doing, including policies, strategies and ways of working.
There is also a FREDIE Steering Group, and a FREDIE Friends group made up of people who feel passionately about doing more to improve diversity and inclusion in DSFS. We continue to engage with our colleagues to ensure everyone feels included at work, and is able to be the best they can be every day!