{"id":2901,"date":"2026-03-13T12:23:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.conceptcc.co.za\/briv2\/?page_id=2901"},"modified":"2026-03-13T12:40:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T12:40:48","slug":"diversity-and-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dev.conceptcc.co.za\/briv2\/diversity-and-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Diversity and Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772806234858{margin-top: -100px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]\n\t\t\t\t<p class=\"rs-p-wp-fix\"><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<sr7-module data-alias=\"diversity\" data-id=\"5\" id=\"SR7_5_1\" class=\"rs-ov-hidden\" data-version=\"6.7.31\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-adjuster><\/sr7-adjuster>\n\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_5_1-19\" data-key=\"19\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-bg id=\"SR7_5_1-19-6\" class=\"sr7-layer\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/dev.conceptcc.co.za\/briv2\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/careers\/49f92d34-9ab7-4660-9ae4-e77bc8abaa98_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" title=\"49f92d34-9ab7-4660-9ae4-e77bc8abaa98_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\"><\/noscript><\/sr7-bg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_5_1-19-1\" class=\"sr7-layer\">BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE BUSINESS<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_5_1-19-2\" class=\"sr7-layer\">The Barnes Group of Companies is committed to creating opportunities and fostering an inclusive workplace across our businesses.<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-txt id=\"SR7_5_1-19-5\" class=\"sr7-layer\">Diversity and Inclusion<\/sr7-txt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<sr7-slide id=\"SR7_5_1-20\" data-key=\"20\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-slide>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-content>\n\t\t\t\t\t<image_lists style=\"display:none\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/dev.conceptcc.co.za\/briv2\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/diversity\/0122c3da-0983-4622-a657-b1158b3d57c5_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\" data-libid=\"2903\" title=\"0122c3da-0983-4622-a657-b1158b3d57c5_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9kZXYuY29uY2VwdGNjLmNvLnphL2JyaXYyL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvZGl2ZXJzaXR5LzAxMjJjM2RhLTA5ODMtNDYyMi1hNjU3LWIxMTU4YjNkNTdjNV9yd18zODQwLXNjYWxlZC5qcGVn\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img data-src=\"\/\/dev.conceptcc.co.za\/briv2\/wp-content\/uploads\/revslider\/careers\/49f92d34-9ab7-4660-9ae4-e77bc8abaa98_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\" data-libid=\"2899\" data-lib=\"medialibrary\" title=\"49f92d34-9ab7-4660-9ae4-e77bc8abaa98_rw_3840-scaled.jpeg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" data-dbsrc=\"Ly9kZXYuY29uY2VwdGNjLmNvLnphL2JyaXYyL3dwLWNvbnRlbnQvdXBsb2Fkcy9yZXZzbGlkZXIvY2FyZWVycy80OWY5MmQzNC05YWI3LTQ2NjAtOWFlNC1lNzdiYzhhYmFhOThfcndfMzg0MC1zY2FsZWQuanBlZw==\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/image_lists>\n\t\t\t\t<\/sr7-module>\n\t\t\t\t<script>\n\t\t\t\t\tSR7.PMH ??={}; SR7.PMH[\"SR7_5_1\"] = {cn:100,state:false,fn: function() { if (_tpt!==undefined && _tpt.prepareModuleHeight !== undefined) {  _tpt.prepareModuleHeight({id:\"SR7_5_1\",el:[550,550,550,400,500],type:'standard',shdw:'0',gh:[550,550,550,400,500],gw:[1140,1140,1140,778,480],vpt:['-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px&#039;,&#039;-100px'],size:{fullWidth:true, fullHeight:false},mh:'0',onh:0,onw:0,bg:{color:'{\"orig\":\"transparent\",\"type\":\"solid\",\"string\":\"transparent\"}'},plType:'0',plColor:'#FFFFFF'});   SR7.PMH[\"SR7_5_1\"].state=true;} else if(SR7.PMH[\"SR7_5_1\"].cn-->0)\tsetTimeout( SR7.PMH[\"SR7_5_1\"].fn,19);}};SR7.PMH[\"SR7_5_1\" ].fn();\n\t\t\t\t<\/script>\n[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772806536114{padding-top: 70px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;DIVERSITY &amp; INCLUSION&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:34|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772807071772{margin-bottom: 30px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;2897&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]At the Barnes Group of Companies, we believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. A workforce that reflects the full diversity of South Africa is not merely a regulatory obligation \u2014 it is a strategic advantage and a moral imperative. We are committed to building an organisation where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute fully, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or background.<\/p>\n<p>Our approach to diversity and inclusion is embedded in the way we lead, hire, develop, and retain our people. It shapes our policies, informs our partnerships, and drives the culture we are committed to building across every entity in the group.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772807101926{padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;background-color: #F8F8F8 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<h2 class='heading-middle  divider-modern' ><span>Diversity is not a destination. 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We recognise our responsibility to contribute meaningfully to South Africa&#8217;s economic transformation and to the redress of historical inequalities.<\/p>\n<p>Our transformation efforts are guided by the Codes of Good Practice and the applicable sector charters. 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We believe in creating an environment where women can build successful, long-term careers \u2014 from entry level through to executive leadership.<\/p>\n<p>Our commitment to gender equity includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Actively recruiting, developing, and retaining women in leadership and technical roles<\/li>\n<li>Ensuring equitable pay and opportunities for career advancement<\/li>\n<li>Supporting flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies<\/li>\n<li>Providing mentorship and sponsorship programmes to accelerate the progression of women in the group<\/li>\n<li>Challenging unconscious bias through training, awareness, and accountability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We are committed to setting measurable gender targets, reporting on progress transparently, and holding our leadership accountable for creating a workplace that is genuinely equitable for all.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1772807126627{padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 32px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;DIVERSITY&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:18|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;An Inclusive Culture for All&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Montserrat%3Aregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_empty_space][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Beyond transformation and gender equity, the Barnes Group is committed to fostering an inclusive culture where all employees \u2014 regardless of their background, identity, or beliefs \u2014 feel a genuine sense of belonging.<\/p>\n<p>We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or unfair treatment of any kind. 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