{"id":1468,"date":"2021-01-04T15:29:54","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T15:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/eighth-e-newsletter\/"},"modified":"2022-09-29T13:56:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T13:56:03","slug":"eighth-e-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diversityproject.com\/2021-01-04\/eighth-e-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"Eighth E-Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we all know, it\u2019s been a very difficult year so it\u2019s been really wonderful to see an intensifying effort around diversity and inclusion in our industry. So many people \u2013 now around 400 \u2013 are actively involved in the Diversity Project \u2013 thank you! Together, you helped achieve so much progress this year, please click here<\/a>\u00a0to see some of the milestones reached:<\/p>\n

Reflecting the determination to achieve further progress, we had over 600 attendees at our first virtual Annual DP Event in November. The feedback has been great, with both the wide range of topics and speakers being well received. Thank you to all the speakers and to everyone who gave us your feedback so we can continue to make these events worthwhile. \u00a0You can see all the footage and supporting documents from the event here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

At the event, we announced our DP Champion award winners and huge congratulations again to Emma Douglas, Katy Halliday, Rosanna Burcheri, Sean Taylor, Linda Russheim, the #TalkAboutBlack team and Ana Maria Tuliak. \u00a0Many of the DP Community have also won Industry awards this quarter, which is great news. Well done to Gavin Lewis, Jenny Ockwell, Marisa Hall, Bev Shah and Linda Russheim.<\/p>\n

Our Strategy half-day at the start of December brought over 70 people together \u2013 online of course \u2013 and led to a really productive discussion and plans for 2021. You\u2019ll see some of our workstreams coming together to streamline the project as \u00a0goals are achieved, but we are also announcing one new workstream to focus on wider ethnicity, supplementing the great work of #TalkAboutBlack<\/strong>. The members of the new workstream have already met and are looking forward to making strides next year.<\/p>\n

Wishing you every joy over the festive season and hoping 2021 is a happier year!<\/p>\n

Best wishes, Helena<\/p>\n

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Line Managers<\/h3>\n

Having effective line managers is key to ensuring that the working environment is inclusive. We would like to encourage organisations to initiate an internal conversations around their commitment to an inclusive culture involving key stakeholders: Short paper<\/a> \u00a0and long paper<\/a><\/p>\n

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Diversity Data<\/h3>\n

40 firms have been surveyed for the DP and LGBT Great Diversity Data Research Consultation.\u00a0To contribute your ideas to a set of new industry recommendations, please contact Matt Cameron (matt@lgbtgreat.com<\/a>) More to follow soon!<\/p>\n

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Black History Month<\/h3>\n

#TalkAboutBlack, in conjunction with its partners, held a virtual event with Sir John Parker as keynote, to discuss how we can improve ethnic representation at the most senior levels of our businesses. To view the footage, click here<\/a>\u00a0and to view the Allyship flyer accompanying the event, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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SpringBoard Launch<\/h3>\n

In partnership with upReach the 20\/21 Investment Industry Springboard programme was launched last week, with 27 DP Members providing mentors. We\u2019re excited to be supporting 170 Associates this coming academic year. \u00a0The team will be sending out formal communications in January 2021, but if you are interested or can provide work placements, please contact Emma Douglas (Emma.Douglas@lcp.uk.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n

CASP launch<\/h3>\n

An exciting and innovative pilot program aiming to boost the number of ethnic minority Londoners in asset management has launched, in cooperation with CISI, #TAB<\/strong>, the DP and some of our Members. 24 pupils from schools in Hackney and Shoreditch are in the pilot that runs for a year. To find out more contact\u00a0tab@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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City Hive Cross Company Mentoring<\/h3>\n

Sponsors and mentors are being sought for the 2021 Scheme<\/a>\u00a0in association with #TalkAboutBlack<\/strong>, which extends the scheme to include women and ethnic minorities as mentees. The initiative encourages development of a diverse talent pipeline, helping to future proof the investment management industry.<\/p>\n

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Socioeconomic Diversity in the Investment and Savings Industry<\/h3>\n

Read this interesting study, which is the result of a grant made by The Diversity Project Charity to The Social Mobility Foundation, into the barriers to social mobility, and how to overcome them. Click here<\/a>\u00a0to view it.<\/p>\n

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Disability workstream<\/h3>\n

We have been busy behind the scenes working with Scope and the Business Disability Forum, with a view to having 30 DP Members becoming Level 2 Disability Confident by the end of 2021. Sign up to the Scope webinar on the 28th \u00a0of January (time TBC) to find out more about policy\/ procedure\/ recruitment and access to work toolkits. If you\u2019d like to register, please email info@diversityproject.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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