Our people

We’re passionate about helping our colleague reach their full potential, whilst delivering an exceptional service for our consumers.

Our work environment is fun, challenging and fast.

With ambitious growth plans, JD Group is a place of opportunity where all colleagues can thrive.

#WeAreJDPeople

90,000+

Colleagues globally

Our People Talent

Attracting talent

We are committed to attracting the very best talent.

The business continues to do this globally, with thousands of candidates registered internationally on our Careers website.

Our engagement with digital platforms such as LinkedIn has seen the number of applicants grow over the past few years and will continue to do so going forward.

We showcase opportunities for global progression within all international territories and support the growth of the Group by providing career pathways across all levels and specialisms, whilst building our future Group workforce through market-leading early careers schemes.

Development

Developing talent

Attracting talent is only part of what we do. Staying with the Group opens up numerous pathways of development for our colleagues in line with our robust development roadmaps. Our development teams can help our colleagues take the next step at every stage in their JD journey.

  • Our Academy continues to produce graduates across the globe who have been provided with all the tools required to succeed within the business.
  • Apprenticeships are now widely available within England to colleagues in our stores, Head Office and Distribution Centres at all career levels.
  • Our Graduate schemes also continue to equip our future leaders with necessary expertise to take their careers to the next level.
  • 16-18 year olds in England also have the opportunity to register for our Traineeships. These are study programmes funded by the government, designed to support young people with valuable work experience.
Reward

Reward

We incentivise, recognise and reward high performance, thereby enabling personal and professional growth. We encourage and facilitate global talent progression by creating attractive reward solutions that are locally competitive.

Our attractive colleague discount offering allows all within the Group to access our excellent product at a reduced rate.

People experience

People experience

We want every colleague to feel a part of the JD Family. That’s why we’re committed to ensuring our people feel seen, heard, understood and respected at all times.

Our People Experience strategy encompasses Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and Engagement to help us to achieve this aim across the business.

Our Careers

Diversity & inclusivity Wellbeing Engagement

Diversity

Diversity equity & inclusion

We’re passionate about providing rewarding and fulfilling opportunities to talented individuals from all backgrounds. We understand that diverse and inclusive workplaces are fundamental and are working hard to ensure all collleagues can thrive at JD.

We celebrate the achievements of our colleagues and provide platforms for individuals to share their stories to inform and educate our teams.

Our Employee Resource Groups give colleagues from across all areas of the business the opportunity to discuss lived experiences, promote allyship, raise awareness and help shape our strategy.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing

We recognise people are at the heart of our business and ensure the support in place focuses on their wellbeing.

Our Culture Calendar of events features DE&I and Wellbeing events across the globe, helping to raise awareness and educate our colleagues.

We continue to do all we can to provide relevant support mechanisms for our colleagues in need. Our Wellbeing Network equips our Welfare Champions with the tools they need to help colleagues who require support.

Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) gives colleagues in over 20 countries the opportunity to access 24/7 support and tools to help them manage, understand and improve their mental health and wellbeing.