Our Values and Behaviours
These are our values. We shaped them together and we are proud of them. We also created a set of behaviours for each of our values. Our behaviours provide us with a way of working and they are our minimum expectations of everyone who works at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
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Championing our region
- We proactively put equity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do
- We have pride in our region and what we do
- We are all ambassadors and role models
- We understand how our work contributes to the bigger picture
- We collaborate with our partners to make the region better
- We champion equity, diversity and inclusion externally and develop an excellent regional and national reputation
Working together
- We work together as one organisation and celebrate our diverse and engaged workforce
- We work together to deliver joint solutions
- We understand the impact that our work has on others
- We treat each other with respect, value our differences and celebrate diversity
- We have courageous conversations that confront and address inappropriate behaviours that demonstrate any form of prejudice, intolerance or stereotyping
- We listen and learn with our people, communities and businesses to understand their diverse needs and ensure our services meet their needs
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Working intelligently
- We try new ideas and approaches
- We take the right steps to succeed
- We streamline the way we work to add value
- We work efficiently with the right tools and technology
- We use all of our resources responsibly and sustainably
- We share and learn from our experiences and those of others through people first equality impact assessments
Positive about change
- We challenge ourselves, each other and the organisation to have an exemplary approach to equity, diversity and inclusion in our leadership and organisational development
- We embrace change and innovation
- We welcome challenge and challenge others constructively
- We are always learning and we nurture talent
- We have clear direction and leadership
- We empower decision making
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Easy to do business with
- We are responsive to customer care and recognise diverse needs
- We take ownership and find effective solutions
- We are courteous and professional at all times
- We deliver what we say we will and at pace
- We are open about our decision-making
- We recognise and adapt to diverse interests, individuals and practice
Our accreditations
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Disability Confident Employer
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Armed Forces Covenant
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Vercida
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CIHT Diversity & Inclusion Charter
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Mindful Employer
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Living Wage Employer
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Fair Work Charter
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DEI Employer of Choice Shortlist