Diverse Origins Professional Network (DOP Network) meet once a month, welcoming colleagues from under represented backgrounds from across the organisation.

The network plays a key role in:

• Advocating for strategic and systemic changes that contribute in making Origin a more progressive, diverse and inclusive organisation
• Empowering members with supportive tools, events, initiatives and networks to inspire them to inclusively reach their professional potential.

Origin Pride Equality Network, a staff network to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, intersex and/or other employees.

Members activities can range from social events and advocacy to policy development, consultation and training. They:

• Raise awareness of the importance of LGBTQI+ inclusion among colleagues
• Promote Origin as inclusive place to work
• Provide confidential peer/buddy support for LGBTQI+ staff
• Are a critical friend to the organisation
• Actively support marginalised identities e.g. bi and trans BAME, women or disabled LGBTQI+ employees
• Review policies and ways of working, for LGBTQI+ inclusivity

This network group is currently exclusive to LGBTQI+ colleagues.

The Staff Council is a consultative body, consisting of employee representatives from across the organisation. They play a crucial role in promoting the values of the organisation. Encouraging team work, open communication and a positive and productive relationship between employees, managers, SMG, Exec and the Board.

The Staff Council seeks to provide a dynamic and effective forum for consultation with staff about issues affecting their work and their employment, to gather news and opinions with regard to new initiatives or business decisions and to listen to the concerns of staff.