The FSA REN Network aims to create a supportive working environment within the FSA policy framework for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) colleagues while also encouraging all staff within the FSA to understand the needs of BME individuals within the business so that the FSA’s vision, values and objectives are fulfilled. Our main aims are to: • Encourage and maintain a safe and positive working environment for BME staff and the elimination of discrimination for employees. • Help create a level playing field for BME staff with equal opportunities for training / skills gained, access to work experience outside their normal field of work to support development and seek promotion (should they so wish) both internally and externally with the requisite support / guidance of their line managers. • Maintain and expand the membership of the FSA BME staff network to provide a forum where BME staff can safely share their experience and issues affecting their work and professional development. • Linking with relevant BAME networks, forums and other groups across the civil service and externally who share a common agenda or experience of eliminating disadvantage. You can contact the network at solomon.okoruwa@food.gov.uk. Return to index
Home Office – The NETWORK THE NETWORK – Voice of Race Equality – was launched on 24 November 1999, as part of the Home Office commitment to Race Equality through the 10point Race Equality Action Plan. THE NETWORK is the staff support network for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic staff, with a total membership of over 4,000 staff making it the largest staff support group in Civil Service. The aims/priorities of THE NETWORK are: ▪
To assist in improving the working environment for all employees by involvement in the development and contribution to new and existing policies that affect Black Asian and Minority Ethnic colleagues and communities
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to ensure equality of opportunity for Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic colleagues
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to encourage the delivery of services effectively and efficiently, and harnessing the value offered by a diverse workforce
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to ensure that the Home Office recognises, and addresses race equality concerns faced by colleagues from diverse social and cultural backgrounds.
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