How do we keep EDI in mind all year and not just for International Women's Day
We hosted an insightful webcast in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University, ‘How do we keep EDI in mind all year and not just for International Women's Day?’ in celebration of International Women’s Day and its theme: Accelerate Action.
The banking and finance sector has long been characterised by gender disparities, with women historically underrepresented in leadership roles and facing various barriers to career advancement across the corporate pipeline. However, in recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of gender diversity and inclusion within organisations, driven by an understanding of the tangible benefits it brings to businesses, economies, and societies. According to the World Economic Forum, at the current rate of progress, full gender parity would not be achieved until 2158.
As part of our International Women's Day Accelerate Action campaign, we invited our panel to discuss how organisations can accelerate progress in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion—keeping it on their corporate agenda throughout the year. The discussion explored how we can continue to shift the balance, with women setting the agenda and leading the way.
This event aimed to highlight ways to advance gender equality and all aspects of diversity within the banking and finance sector while showcasing effective initiatives and strategies for empowering women in their professional journeys.