Becky Smith, an employee within our Customer Service Centre in Syston, Leicestershire, was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis four years ago. The company was committed to ensuring she was treated fairly and offered every opportunity to continue to develop her career and maintain a future within the business. To assist in adapting to the condition, Becky was offered counselling, medical appointments and physiotherapy sessions along with other support. During this time Becky has progressed from orders team leader to sales and haulier admin team leader. She is now also part of the FIR (Fairness, Inclusion and Respect) committee; assisting the business in shaping our current and future FIR strategy as well as providing key insights in our journey to change perceptions throughout the industry and close the disability employment gap.
What is FIR?
FIR (Fairness, Inclusion and Respect) committee’s key objective is to increase awareness and support for people with disabilities and ensure Hanson UK is known as a place where people from any background feel happy and comfortable and can achieve a successful, long-term career.
