Diversity is not only our social obligation. It is a business imperative.
In early 2016, a group of leaders in the investment and savings profession met and concluded that future success for their clients, members, employers and shareholders requires a diverse and inclusive culture and that the sector was lagging behind others in reflecting our society.
That led to the creation of The Diversity Project: a cross-company initiative whose purpose is to champion and accelerate progress towards a more inclusive culture. They believed they had an extraordinary opportunity to press the reset button in the industry: to recruit, nurture and retain the first truly diverse generation of investment and savings professionals.
This book recounts the progress made to date, discusses the progress that still needs to be made and sets out practical ways to achieve it.
The Diversity Project is a practical guide for business leaders, managers and employees who want to:
– Understand the different aspects of diversity and inclusion
– Develop strategies to help build a more inclusive work culture
– Support colleagues to navigate the challenges of the workplace
– Structure HR process and policies to support all types of employees
– Build a truly successful business harnessing the power of diverse thinking
Steve Butler is a Chartered Manager and Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute. In his current blended role of business leadership & management, academic researcher and industry diversity campaigner, he is a regular writer and speaker on intergenerational working, retirement and older worker business management issues. As an active member of the Diversity Project, he is committed to commitment, building a truly incisive workplace.
100% of the Author’s proceeds from this book will be donated to the Diversity Project Charity.
Cuprins
Foreword
Chapter 1 Introduction
Sarah Bates
Jane Welsh
Alexandra Haggard
Helena Morrissey
Chapter 2 Gender Equality
Helena Morrissey
Chapter 3 Ethnicity
Gavin Lewis
Chapter 4 Age Diversity
Shruti Khandekar and Emma Douglas
Claire Black and Sascha Calisan
Chapter 5 Neurodiversity
Meike Bliebenicht
Chapter 6 LGBT+
Colette Comerford and Matt Cameron
Chapter 7 Disability
Katy Halliday
Tim Roberts
Subira Jones
Chapter 8 SMART Working
Ana Maria Tuliak
Emma Stewart
Chapter 9 Harnessing the data
Jo Livermore
Chapter 10 The Asset Owners perspective
Helen Price
Chapter 11 Build Back Better
Jayne Styles
Chapter 12 Call to Action
Linda Russheim
Appendix The Diversity Project Charity
About the Author