Center Stage: Menopause for thought
Today is World Menopause Day and as wellbeing climbs the agenda in the workplace, it is becoming increasingly important that communication around menopause is addressed.
Making better relationships
Relationships are our business.
Our business depends on good relationships – those we have with client teams, partners, and colleagues and those we build for our clients with their many different audiences.
Good relationships are inclusive and equitable and based on understanding. Having a diverse group of people provides a broader range of experiences to better understand different audiences. So, for us, DEI isn’t just a good thing to do, it’s critical to our business success.
Our DEI strategy focuses on three areas:
To build it, we brought in external expertise, reviewed the best practice for firms like ours, and consulted with the whole team.
We do a lot of work communicating governance for major corporates and international asset managers, so we understand how important it is. Our strategy is overseen by our DEI Committee, made up of four members of the team from across the business, with a leadership team member sponsor, who is responsible at an Executive level.
1. Commitment
Continually improving our DEI, led by the DEI Committee and informed by ongoing employee feedback and data.
2. People
Recruiting, training and supporting diverse people to be at their best throughout their career.
3. Culture
Making an equitable, inclusive, collaborative and accountable business including remuneration, benefits and culture.
More on DEI
Seeing the unseen – how to navigate invisible illnesses
Rachel Saxby, Project Manager at Bladonmore, explores ways anyone can make their workplace more inclusive for International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Equity and equality: an interview with Jennifer Thomas
Throughout the year we are returning to the themes of equity and equality that were raised on International Women’s Day 2023.