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36 Annual Report 2025
Pobl Group has attained the National Centre for Diversity ‘Investors in Diversity’ Silver Quality
Mark which demonstrates our approach to embedding FREDIE into everything that we do. We
are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident Employer’, and are delighted to have attained the National
Centre for Diversity ‘Investors in Diversity’ Quality Mark, demonstrating our approach to embedding
FREDIE into everything that we do.
A great place to work
Our greatest asset is our people, whose dedication and compassion are the driving force behind
our efforts to make a meaningful difference to the lives of those we serve. We are committed to
cultivating a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to be
themselves. Being a great place to work is an ongoing journey, and our organisational culture is
built on the principles of collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect and support. We
invest in professional development opportunities and promote open communication to ensure
that our staff feel equipped and motivated to excel in their roles.
No of Colleagues 2,517 (2024: 2,644)
An adaptive workplace
Our teams consistently demonstrate resilience, innovation and a deep commitment to meeting the
changing needs of the people and communities we serve.
Agile and flexible working practices are integral to our operations, company culture and colleague
wellbeing. Our working patterns encapsulate shift work, rotas, hybrid working, term time, part
time and condensed working. We have reviewed and revised our policies and procedures in line
with UK legislation and made it easier for colleagues to request more flexible working patterns.
We encourage agile working practices, such as mobile working and streamlined digital systems,
allowing our teams to deliver high‐quality support efficiently and compassionately, wherever it’s
needed. This flexible approach also empowers our colleagues who can work in a hybrid way,
self‐managing schedules where appropriate. We support employee wellbeing and promote a
healthier work–life balance, crucial in retaining a resilient and motivated workforce.
MALE
28.9%
FEMALE
71.1%
60.3%
COLLEAGUES
(MALE 2024: 29.6%)
(FEMALE 2024: 70.4%)
FULL TIME
(2024: 58.9%)
Average
Length of Service
6.48 yrs
(2024: 6.53)
No of
Colleagues working
Agile/Flexibly
+1,100
(2024: +1,100)