The stats don’t lie. Diversity & Inclusion helps drive profitability. People with different backgrounds, cultures and perspectives bring the diversity of thought that fuels creativity and opportunity. So we always challenge bias, look beyond labels, and focus on skills, experience and potential. We constantly ask ourselves how we can do more, and we partner with organisations who do the same.
Gender diversity in UK financial services has advanced in recent years, with women now accounting for 43% of the workforce. However, significant disparities remain in the types of roles women occupy and their levels of seniority.
The discomfort around discussing race in the workplace often leads to avoidance, hindering progress. Breaking through these barriers requires acknowledgment and a commitment to addressing potential roadblocks.
58% of LGBTQ+ people aged 18 to 24 say that they have hidden that they are LGBT+ at work in the past year. 1 in 5 LGBTQ+ people say they have been the target of negative comments or conduct from colleagues.