One+All: Putting our people first
Transforming workers lives One of our main suppliers is based in Bangladesh, where 41% of the population lacks access to clean drinking water. We want to make a difference to the lives of the workers who make our garments, so we have given over 730 water filter systems to those workers. This will help protect them from illness caused by drinking contaminated water. We also supply free sanitary products to the women in Bangladesh who make our garments, to help combat period poverty. Everyone has a say Our people’s voice group represents each team, finding ways to do better for customers and each other. With two employee-elected trustees who share our colleagues’ views, ideas and concerns, we can all make a difference. Whilst this array of support may seem a lot for a small business, we see the significant benefits. Since we put our people before profit, our sales have doubled and our profits are eight times higher. Our colleague satisfaction is also 100% positive.
One+All, a small Stockport based employer, which specialises in making quality school wear, has won countless awards for its commitment to putting its people first. This includes winning the ‘Employer of the Year accolade’ at the 2022 Greater Manchester Good Employment Awards. From fair pay to becoming a B Corp – in recognition of its inspiring work to benefit employees and the planet – the 100% employee owned business is dedicated to transforming lives and becoming a better business.
To take care of everyone we work with, we’re an accredited Living Wage employer, a full member of the Ethical Trading Initiative, and a member of the Greater Manchester’s Good Employment Charter. To take care of our planet, we’re Planet Mark Certified and a Certified CarbonNeutral® business. This means we are doing everything we can to reduce our carbon emissions, waste, energy and water consumption. We offer fair pay, financial support and profit share The single most important thing we do to support colleagues is to view business decisions around pay, reward and financial support through the lens of the lowest paid. We offer interest free loans, and we are incredibly proud to be in a position today – after becoming an employee-owned business in 2015 – to reward our colleagues for their hard work and commitment with a share of our profits, tax free up to £3,600. The profit share scheme has averaged £2,000 annually, per colleague over the last five years and the majority of this is paid intentionally at Christmas to allow colleagues to enjoy what can often be another financially challenging period.
Nicola Ryan MCIPD, Director of Colleague Support at One+All
Caring for our people and planet As our products are worn by the next generation, we believe it’s only right to deal with the climate emergency head on. At every step of our products’ journeys, we aim to do the right thing – for our team, our customers and the planet.
Access CIPD resources to help protect workers from in-work poverty here .
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