Diversity

Having a diverse workforce is important for B&Q. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it also makes business sense.

We like to employ people from every kind of background. It gives us different perspectives – and a much richer mix of experience. It also means we’re better equipped to understand the needs and priorities of all our customers.

In 2006, B&Q was one of only two retailers to make the Times Top 50 Places Where Women Want To Work. We’ve also earned a reputation for employing older workers, because we want to let our customers tap into their lifetime of knowledge and experience.

We’ve established over 300 partnerships with local disability groups around the country, to learn more about improving our environment and services for disabled people.