Meanwhile, empowering future leaders is a simple-yet-effective way to safeguard the business’ long-term interest. The Fast Forward Accelerate programme identifies the unique challenges faced by underrepresented groups and provides the constructive tools needed to thrive in the face of adversity. We are also intentional in ensuring we focus on equity and recognise that our Black and Brown employees may experience our agency differently. As such, we introduced Claiming Your Power, a career development experience designed to aid equity, build networks and navigate barriers. It’s vital for majority groups to better understand the range of experiences that make up the reality of agencies, and how best to break down tired systems that don’t work for everyone (or just don’t work full stop) to create a truly inclusive culture. Work never stops DE&I isn’t some buzzword that can be traipsed out to appease stakeholders and convince prospective talent to come running. These are meaningful policies that reinforce your purposeled mindset and create positive environments for your employees. And your job isn’t done when you’ve put pen to paper; conscious, constant work is the catalyst to making them work long-term. “Conscious allyship is taking responsibility for understanding the lived experiences and issues of different identities.” Finance Monthly. Business & Economy 51
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