DEI: diversity, equity and inclusion
You belong at Merapar
DEI matters to us
At Merapar we are committed to creating an environment where everyone gets a chance to excel, and where diversity in all its forms is encouraged and celebrated.
We have ambitious targets for improving DEI, not only within Merapar but across the tech industry as a whole. Through continuous inspection and adaptation, and in line with our core agile values, we are dedicated to improving. We want everyone to feel able to bring their full self to work.
“Like many LGBTQ+ people, I agonised over coming out at work for many years, but when I finally took the plunge at Merapar, the level of support and encouragement I received from my colleagues really blew me away. My only regret is not doing it sooner.”
“I am proud to be a part of the Merapar DEI working group. It’s refreshing to work for a company who are fully invested in doing right by their team, irrespective of personal differences. There is a real pride in our culture; acceptance and opportunity for all is at the heart of this.”
Current DEI initiatives at Merapar
We keep investing in training and development, and DEI is at the heart of how we grow. We have plenty of ideas to take forward. Here are some of the things we are working on:
DEI working group at Merapar to drive progress
Better reporting on Ethnic Diversity
Mental Health support initiatives
Improving Social Mobility
Modular training programme for graduates and team members
Agile Centre of Excellence (ACE): practice Scrum with hands-on learning
Flexible Working at Merapar
We make it easier for team members with caring responsibilities or physical disabilities to contribute, without having to travel to an office every day. We also adapt our ways of working to support neurodivergent team members, and those with mental health challenges.
Combining the latest remote collaboration tools with Agile methodologies, we’ve proven our ability to unite people from different countries as an effective team, irrespective of where they work from.
The right tools for the job
We provide all team members with the right equipment to work from home effectively and comfortably. We assess requirements for additional equipment based on each person’s individual needs.
Flexibility in your working day
Where possible and with your team’s agreement, we offer flexible working hours and part-time contracts. This allows you to meet care commitments, and can support parents, guardians and carers returning to work.
Training and Development for all
We place great emphasis on training and development; we believe it’s a key factor that makes us unique. We invest in every team member to ensure they reach their full potential, heading in the direction they aspire to.
Support from the start
From day one, your team will be there to support you in answering questions, providing guidance on development and career progression. We have a voluntary scheme to pair team members for regular chats, encouraging cross-communication between everyone, regardless of background or seniority level.
Support to learn
At Merapar your personal study plan will be fully supported. This can include technical and non-technical certifications, for instance, AWS or Google Cloud Developer, Cloud Architect and Scrum.org Scrum Master or Product Owner. We also encourage team members to run internal Meet-ups and Guilds to ensure knowledge is always shared.
Equal Pay Analysis
At Merapar, our global analysis shows we pay men and women in the same roles equally. However, like most companies in the IT industry, we have more men than women in senior technical positions, and currently, a predominantly male talent pool. We are committed to monitoring, reporting and reducing this gap through improved representation, retention and career development for women at Merapar.
Equal Pay Merapar UK
We have more men than women in senior positions, roles with higher market rates and a talent pool that is skewed more towards men than women. We are committed to monitoring, reporting and reducing this gap through diversified recruitment practices to attract more female talent to apply and to increase the representation of women and other minorities at Merapar UK.
Equal Pay Merapar Netherlands
We are in favour of diversity and the proportion of women in our organisation has increased over recent years. We have more men than women in our organisation including in leadership positions. In the middle management roles, most of our team leads are women. We are committed to diversified recruitment practices and company branding activities to attract more female talent. We use a salary table with salary ranges for specific roles. The employee seniority level and work experience drive positioning within the table. Merit increases are defined by relative position within the ranges. This ensures a level playing field for all employees regardless of gender.
Equal Pay Merapar Poland
We have more men than women in our organisation, including in senior positions, reflecting a talent pool that is skewed more towards men than women. In the IT area in Poland around 15% of workers are female (Roche report “Women in IT 2023”). We are committed to monitoring, reporting and doing our best to reduce this gap through diversified recruitment practices and branding activities to attract more female talent to apply and continue to improve the representation of women and other minorities at Merapar Poland. We are also creating a positive image of IT for younger generations that will, hopefully, contribute to this goal. Remuneration is determined only by an individual’s skills, knowledge and experience.
Equal Pay Merapar Belgium
We have slightly more men than women in senior positions and a talent pool that is skewed more towards men than women. The IT business is still more popular with men than with women resulting in predominantly male candidates. However, we are committed to monitoring, reporting and reducing this gap through diversified recruitment practices to attract more female talent to apply and to continue to improve the representation of women and other minorities at Merapar Belgium. We remunerate our employees equally based on experience and knowledge.