by Abigael | Mar 26, 2019 | Blog, Resource
Back in early 2016 I was offered a complimentary place on a Women In Leadership course in London. It was a three day residential course, and one of the days happened to be my birthday. To be honest, I didn’t really want to go. However, I knew I was lucky to have been... 
by Abigael | Jan 7, 2019 | Resource, Blog
The Diversity Project’s Jane Welsh has had an article published in Viewpoint magazine highlighting the need for greater Cognitive Diversity in the investment industry. Viewpoint is the magazine of the Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA). The magazine... 
by Abigael | Nov 8, 2018 | Blog
From madness to inspiration1: What my year out of industry taught me about the importance of cognitive diversity. There’s a saying that ‘you’re only ever as happy as your unhappiest child.’ I can tell you that as a mother of two little autistic boys, ‘happiness’ is... 
by Abigael | Oct 2, 2018 | Blog
Last week was National Inclusion Week – an opportunity to raise awareness of inclusion in the workplace. At Standard Life Aberdeen we’ve celebrated with lots of activities across the company – with much of this led by our fantastic employee networks and championed by... by Abigael | Sep 24, 2018 | Blog
Before joining the universe of corporate policies and multiple computer screens, I was in the Army. I served for 7 years and my skills in Arabic language guided my military career. Then came the day that I decided to have a go in the ‘real world’. I uploaded my CV... by Abigael | Jul 23, 2018 | Blog
When I started maternity leave I had no idea when I would want to return to work. I was a Client Relationship Manager for an asset manager in the City. The moment my son was born, I just knew. I didn’t want to think about my career. I just wanted to dedicate all my...