The House of Lords Administration has four values: respect, inclusivity, professionalism and responsibility.

Our behaviours sit alongside our values, translating them into day-to-day actions and demonstrating how we bring our values to life. They outline what we can expect from each other at work and ensure we all play our part in building an inclusive and respectful workplace culture.

Our workplace equality networks

Our six Workplace Equality Networks (WENs) are available to support you on Inclusion and Diversity topics and provide a safe space for ideas to be discussed and issues to be raised. They also host social events, networking opportunities and awareness-raising activities.  

These networks are inclusive and open to all parliamentary passholders. 

Find out more about WENs.

We are a Disability Confident Leader

We are an accredited Disability Confident Leader, demonstrating our commitment to attracting and supporting colleagues with disabilities and that we have taken action to improve how we attract and retain disabled people. 

Throughout our recruitment and onboarding processes, we are available to support with reasonable adjustments and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role.

We make workplace adjustments  

We want to ensure that you feel valued, included and supported to reach your highest potential, irrespective of any health conditions and personal circumstances you may be experiencing.  

We provide support through an ‘Inclusion Passport’ which is a tool for colleagues to have positive and constructive conversations with their line managers about any adjustments they might need in the workplace. This includes specialist equipment, adjusting your duties and/or working hours for example and covers all types of individual needs, including caring.