West Midlands listed second in top 50 inclusive employers awards

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West Midlands listed second in top 50 'inclusive' employers awards

Five forces have been listed in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List 2020/21, with West Midlands recognised in second place for its diversity initiatives.

West Midlands Chief Constable Dave Thompson at the WMP LGBT+ Pride event

Date - 2nd December 2020
By - Chloe Livadeas

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West Midlands Police (2nd), Lancashire Constabulary (4th), Cheshire Police (12th), Northumbria Police (16th) and West Yorkshire Police (20th) were all featured in the top 50. Now in its fifth year, the list recognises best practice and innovation...

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