Governance & ethics Designworks is governed with a clear commitment to transparency, accountability and long-term stakeholder value. Our governance approach ensures that social and environmental considerations are embedded into decision-making alongside financial performance. Our mission and values are formally documented and shared internally, guiding strategic and operational decisions. The company is overseen by two Managing Directors who act as the Board equivalent and hold responsibility for governance, ethics, financial oversight and impact performance. Social and environmental KPIs are reviewed at least annually as part of governance oversight. We maintain written policies covering ethics, whistleblowing, diversity and inclusion, supplier standards and community commitments. These policies are reviewed annually and applied across all areas of the business. Employees are encouraged to raise concerns without fear of retaliation through a formal whistleblowing process. Financial transparency is a key part of our governance approach. Business performance and financial information (excluding individual compensation) are shared with employees at least annually, with regular updates provided through management discussions. This ensures informed participation, trust and accountability across the team. Through these governance practices, we aim to protect our mission over time, support ethical decision-making and maintain trust with employees, clients, suppliers and the wider community. 5 Our people Our team is central to the impact we create. Designworks employs a small, skilled team delivering digital services through collaboration, shared responsibility and continuous learning. We are committed to fair, inclusive and supportive employment practices. All team members have clear role descriptions, defined responsibilities and access to development opportunities. Performance reviews incorporate wellbeing, learning, inclusion and alignment with our social and environmental commitments. Professional development is actively supported through protected training time, funded learning opportunities and ongoing skills development. This ensures our team remains up to date with best practice in digital delivery, accessibility, sustainability and ethical design. We promote flexible working arrangements that support work–life balance and wellbeing. Our approach to recruitment and development prioritises fairness, transparency and long-term progression. Diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded into how we hire, develop and support our team. We review job descriptions for inclusive language and conduct annual pay reviews to ensure fairness across roles. By investing in our people, we aim to create a resilient, skilled and motivated team capable of delivering long-term value for clients and communities.
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