Celebrating diversity, inspiring inclusion · playing a key role in the future growth and success...
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Celebrating diversity, inspiring inclusion
Transcript of Celebrating diversity, inspiring inclusion · playing a key role in the future growth and success...
Celebrating diversity,inspiring inclusion
Talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not.
Diversity helps us innovate, adapt and thrive in a fast-changing world. We can only unleash this in an inclusive environment.This means not just accepting differences, but making sure that everyone is and feels included.
Embracing diversity is part of Investec’s culture, and one of our key values.
Here’s what we believe:
“ As diversity is one of Investec’s core
values, the Inspire networks are
something we can all be proud of. We
are excited to see how they are already
playing a key role in the future growth
and success of Investec”
Linda Brown and Vanessa Scolding Co-founders of Investec Inspire
• A diverse and representative workforce encourages creativity, fosters innovation and recognises talent wherever it may be
• Having an inclusive culture unlocks our people’s full potential and encourages them to make a greater contribution to our success
• Our workforce needs to reflect our diverse client base and the communities in which we do business
• In line with Investec’s value of fostering open and honest dialogue, diverse perspectives provide the challenge needed to test decisions and mitigate risk
• Diversity of thought inspires creativity, helping us find new ways to help clients and stakeholders
• Colleagues are proud to work for a diverse and inclusive organisation, which inspires commitment to grow with the business
• Our commitment to diversity and inclusion improves our reputation as an employer and partner of choice for prospective colleagues and clients.
The power of diversityand inclusion
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)To share information, provide support and best practice on how to make the workplace more inclusive. To create a workplace where BAME colleagues can thrive and feel empowered to engage and develop their entrepreneurial spirit.
Gender BalanceTo inspire, empower and support female colleagues in achieving their full potential. To develop and implement gender-diverse policies and to provide internal and external networking opportunities.
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT)To foster a safe working environment reflected in our culture and values for all staff who identify as LGBT+, provide a support network for colleagues with LGBT+ family and friends and to advocate for equality.
YoungMindsTo help foster a dialogue among the future leaders of Investec, in order to provoke and engage thinking around diversity and inclusion, and inspire everyone to challenge the status quo.
Be part of an inspiring change Join our networks
Current priorities
The ethnicity pay gap
Showcasing allies and role models
Diversity data collection
Recent achievements
Signing up to the HM Treasury Women in Finance Charter
Becoming a Stonewall Diversity Champion
Participation in the 30% Club mentoring scheme
Hosting our first ever Pride celebration
“While diversity is core to our culture I feel particularly strongly that it is not just an issue of form. We need to understand that diversity goes to the heart of performance. It is the strength of process combined with people from diverse backgrounds that allows us to test and develop ideas and business plans that are truly distinctive. We need to understand that diversity brings with it a distinctive advantage and we need to create an environment where diversity is truly supported and embedded in all that we do.”
David van der Walt, Investec Bank“We seek the best people, not just the best from our people. Inspire trumpets the message that Investec fully embraces diversity as the key to meeting that goal.”
Tom Street, Investec Wealth & Investment“Investec Inspire is bringing us closer to working in a more balanced, diverse and profitable organisation. Arguments for diversity don’t often include commercial profit but this is ultimately what it provides.”
Deborah Sayagh, Investec Private Bank and Gender Balance Network
“Investec has shown great commitment to having a diverse and representative workforce but we cannot be complacent. We should continually strive to encourage diversity and inclusion across all facets of our business, so to hold true to our core values. I think the Inspire programme is a great way to facilitate that journey.”
Christine Fuller, Central Services Projects and BAME Network
“Our Inspire initiative is an important catalyst for creating a diverse and inclusive environment where each and every one of us feels valued and respected for who we are, as individuals. It’s not just the right thing to do; but the right thing to do for Investec.”
Simon McBride, Human Resources
For more information email [email protected]
Inspiring conversationWhat our people say
