Tesco | Staff given the option to add pronouns to name badges

Inclusivity is a vital component all employees look for within an organisation. In fact, research by Quantum Workforce discovered that 61% of employees believe diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategies are beneficial and essential in the workplace.

And now one employer has demonstrated how it intends to improve inclusivity among its workforce with the option of including pronouns on staff badges.

Taking to LinkedIn, Henry Gosling, Project Manager at supermarket chain Tesco, shared an image of his employee badge which included the pronouns ‘he’, ‘him’ and ‘his’. He said that this move was ‘progressive’ and ‘brilliant’ to witness at the firm, noting that this small change “can mean big things to a lot of colleagues”.

He wrote on the professional networking platform: “Working for a company that is so progressive and inclusive is brilliant. It’s the small things that make a difference. Like adding pronouns to our Tesco Badges. A small change but can mean big things to a lot of colleagues.”