Diversity & Inclusion Policy

H Tempest Ltd is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique talents and perspectives. We believe that diversity in all its forms is essential to our creativity, innovation, and success. This policy outlines our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Our Values

We firmly believe in the following values:

  • Equality: Everyone deserves equal opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or identity.
  • Respect: We value and respect all individuals and their unique contributions.
  • Inclusion: We actively encourage and create opportunities for everyone to participate and be heard.
  • Fairness: We ensure fair and just treatment for all employees, clients, and partners.
  • Creativity: We embrace diversity as a source of inspiration and innovation.

Commitment to Action

To uphold these values, we are committed to taking the following actions:

Recruitment and Hiring:

  • Develop and implement inclusive recruitment practices that attract and hire a diverse workforce.
  • Use objective and standardised hiring criteria based on skills and qualifications.
  • Partner with diverse educational institutions and communities to access a wider talent pool.

Workplace Culture:

  • Create a safe and respectful work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and bias.
  • Develop inclusive employee programs and initiatives that celebrate diversity and foster a sense of belonging.
  • Provide diversity and inclusion training for all employees to raise awareness and promote understanding.
  • Encourage open communication and feedback on diversity and inclusion issues.
  • Implement a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination and harassment.

Client and Partner Relationships:

  • Promote diversity and inclusion in our client work and partnerships.
  • Feature diverse stories and perspectives in our photography projects.
  • Partner with clients and organisations who share our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

This policy is a living document and will be reviewed and updated regularly to reflect our evolving company and industry.

We are committed to creating a company that reflects the rich diversity of the UK and the world. We believe that by embracing diversity and inclusion, we can build a stronger, more creative, and more successful organisation.

This policy aligns with the UK's Equality Act 2010, which protects individuals from discrimination based on nine protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.

We encourage all employees to raise any concerns or feedback they may have regarding this policy or our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Rob Tempest

Managing Director

Date 10/1/23

Million
Total number of images we’ll process in 12 months.
2239
The number of pupils in the largest group photo we’ve taken.
200000
The average number of school portraits we process in a day during the autumn term.
10
Million
Tempest has invested £10 million since 2005 in digital laboratory (we now have the most advanced photographic laboratory in Europe).
80
The number of universities we photograph in the UK.
450
The number of full time photographers we have on staff.
22000
The number of yearbooks we produced last year.
3000
The number of students we can photograph in a single group image.
85
%
On average 85% of customers who leave Tempest return the following year.
Local
All our photographers live near to where they photograph