DFS

To lead sofa retailing in the digital age.
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A sofa's life cycle, from its manufacture to its disposal, inspires sustainability policies at furniture seller DFS. The company uses wood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and plants trees under Woodland Trust's carbon scheme.

The Sofa Rescue initiative ensures furniture is disposed of in an eco-friendly way by collecting unwanted pieces from customers and recycling them, which has saved more than 100,000 pieces of furniture from landfills so far.

DFS's Grand Designs range comprises stylish sofas made from sustainable material. The company says each aspect of the range has been considered for its ability to reduce the impact on our environment and is either made of recycled materials, comes from sustainable sources, or is more easily recycled at the end of its life.

The company was founded in 1969 with a single store in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Today, it employs more than 3,800 people in 120 shops in the UK, the Republic of Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain. It also sells online and has three upholstery factories and two wood mills in Britain.

In 2015 DFS floated on the London Stock Exchange. In recent years, it has welcomed Dwell, Sofology and The Sofa Delivery Company on board.

DFS has made its head office more accessible and neurodiversity friendly. Meanwhile, the Sofology brand has introduced a quiet hour for customers who need a calming environment when shopping. A partnership with the charity Hidden Disabilities means store workers are better equipped to help customers whose disabilities are not visible.

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85% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Last year, the company's group support centre was refurbished to make it disability friendly. As part of the project, a member of the Inclusion Council advised on changes that would help those who are neurodivergent.
Wellbeing

53% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

A hybrid working policy has been introduced for staff at the group support centre. It covers health and safety, employee wellbeing and responsibilities and expectations, along with support for staff and line managers. Showrooms' opening hours have been changed, as have the working patterns of delivery and warehouse teams, to aid a better work-life balance.
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67% of staff agreed

The experience I gain from this job is valuable for my future

Staff have access to an internal learning hub which hosts a wide range of self-led digital courses and allows them to book workshops. The hub also hosts "how-to" videos and 1,000 modules that support personal growth and development.
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85% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Last year, the company's group support centre was refurbished to make it disability friendly. As part of the project, a member of the Inclusion Council advised on changes that would help those who are neurodivergent.
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53% of staff agreed

I am happy with the balance between my work and home life

A hybrid working policy has been introduced for staff at the group support centre. It covers health and safety, employee wellbeing and responsibilities and expectations, along with support for staff and line managers. Showrooms' opening hours have been changed, as have the working patterns of delivery and warehouse teams, to aid a better work-life balance.
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85% of staff agreed

I believe I can make a valuable contribution to the success of this organisation

Last year, the company's group support centre was refurbished to make it disability friendly. As part of the project, a member of the Inclusion Council advised on changes that would help those who are neurodivergent.

Quick Facts

Organisation established in
1969
Total number of UK employees
Number of UK locations
40
Employee average age
59% : 41%
Male : Female employee ratio
12%
Employees earning £35k+
36%
Employee turnover (voluntary)
Quote from the top...

Our biggest strength is our People; it’s what makes DFS such a special place to work. That’s why our commitment to employee engagement doesn't stop at our annual survey. We regularly take the time to listen to colleagues’ feedback throughout the year through various channels such as our Colleague Listening Forums. It’s important for us to listen and gather feedback to build this into our future plans so we can make DFS an even better place to work.

Nick Smith, CEO - DFS

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