What is the M&S RISE programme?

Watch this short video produced by our RISE delegates to hear from colleagues across the business about the two year, fast-track programme for our colleagues in stores and why it’s important for our business.

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Showing up and being seen: Luciana’s journey at M&S

As part of our Pride Month series, we spoke to Luciana Magalhães, a Hospitality Manager in our Marble Arch store. She shares her experience working at M&S alongside her wife Fabiana, what Pride means to her, and how everyday actions help to create a workplace where people feel accepted and supported.

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Naomi Jones: Being myself at work and beyond

Naomi Jones has worked at M&S since she was 17, building her career across stores and now as a Regional People Partner. In this article, she reflects on what Pride means to her, how being out at work has shaped her confidence, and why M&S is a place where LGBTQ+ colleagues can grow and be themselves.

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David Parke: Pride, progress and pushing for better

David Parke is a PR & Social MediaManager for M&S Food and a long-standing member of the LGBTQ+ network. Here, he shares his journey of coming out, what Pride means to him today, and how he’s helping to push the business forward through visibility, advocacy and inclusion.

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