The financial services sector, encompassing banks and large financial institutions, plays a pivotal role in the global economy. However, these institutions face unique diversity challenges that can hinder their ability to innovate, serve diverse customer bases, and maintain a positive corporate image. This article explores these challenges and offers strategic insights to foster inclusive cultures …
The undeniable value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace is clear to many. However, one aspect of diversity among others that still faces significant challenges is the inclusion and valuing of LGBTQI+ individuals for many reasons, including a lack of understanding and experience with those who identify with this group as well as a …
The UK has taken a big step towards diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace with the release of a panel report issued under the authority of Kemi Badenoch, the UK Minister for Women and Equalities. Published on March 20, 2024, this report marks a significant moment in addressing the complex challenges surrounding DEI. …
In the long struggle against racism, in its various manifestations across the globe salutary acts is the removal of racist symbolism which is expressed in statues, architecture, language, names, adornment, artifacts and even packaging for consumables. Examples of these are legions and they range from statues erected in honor of slave-owners in the Southern United …
“A new pejorative term has imprinted itself in the corporate lexicon: “woke-washing “. This now goes beyond just superficial brand upliftment and extends to question the reality of internal diversity and inclusion commitments. Symmetra suggests that Corporations and other employers should take note. Increasingly, shareholders and other stakeholders will not be content to accept lip service …
A much-heralded decision of the US supreme Court last week has once again thrown the spotlight on LGBTQI rights. The case, Fulton v Philadelphia involved the right of gay couples to foster children which a Catholic vetting agency refused to sanction. The Court upheld the agency’s limited right not to participate in a process contrary …
I’ve been in the field of diversity and inclusion (D&I) for almost 15 years now — not as long as many, but long enough to have observed some of the significant trends and changes that have happened over time. The latest trend I’ve noticed (which I welcome wholeheartedly) might sound a little odd at first: …