Gender equality

Leaders set the tone in an organisation and, therefore, if diverse talent is going to join and thrive in your organisation, they will look to how you behave. So what can you do to help create an inclusive culture and demonstrate your commitment to diversity?

Managers play a critical role in achieving an inclusive culture in organisations. It is they who run meetings, determine work allocation, provide feedback and support for individuals, make promotion and remuneration recommendations and set the tone around the work environment. So how can managers...

Organisational structures, processes and culture may all, inadvertently, disadvantage some groups and privilege others. There are a number of organisational practices that can help ensure that these effects are minimised.

Employers have asked us which actions are likely to improve recruitment and progression of women and reduce the gender pay gap. This guidance summarises approaches that have been shown to work and those which need more evidence before they can be recommended as widespread approaches. This will help...

Our Fixed Income research consists of 5871 Investment professionals, across Credit, Rates, Macro and Private Debt, from Heads of teams to Portfolio Managers, Analysts, Economists and Traders. It also includes Product Specialists/ Managers. We have found that only 17% of the Fixed Income market are...

We aim for an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they can be themselves and are valued for what they bring. We promote diversity and inclusion in the broadest sense so we can create an environment which enables everyone to perform and progress. By building and sustaining a diverse talent...

With the first year of gender pay reporting now behind us a number of organisations are starting to disclose their year two numbers. Those who have already seen an improvement in their numbers since April 2017 may wish to report a positive movement as soon as possible. Publishing ahead of the pack...

We believe that unconscious bias in hiring and promotions is inevitable in any system that treats men and women differently when they become parents. We also know that parenting is seen as equally important no matter people’s gender. That’s why in late 2017, the Aviva Group decided it was time to...

The Aviva Group launched their global Accelerating Leadership from the Inside Out Talent Programme in 2017 to develop more female leaders, build their confidence and deepen their commitment to the business. The 12-month development journey helps the smart, passionate and talented women around us...

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...