NAME : GEMMA JACKSON GIG : UK DIVERSITY & INCLUSION LEAD COMPANY : RSA INSURANCE
Insurers have come a long way over the last few years and there have been numerous encouraging developments in the DE & I space , both within individual companies and across the sector . The industry continues to make progress in celebrating and promoting diversity and inclusion efforts , with most firms acknowledging key events such as International Women ’ s Day , International Men ’ s Day and Pride .
More importantly , businesses are having honest and challenging conversations internally , which are helping build a culture of change . In addition to creating an inclusive environment , it is widely understood that , to thrive , organisations need to represent the diverse range of customers they serve .
While we ’ re moving in the right direction there is still a long way to go and more focus must be placed on driving meaningful change and attracting talent from diverse backgrounds , cultures and communities .
At RSA Insurance , inclusion is not about box ticking , it is about ensuring that , when we say we want our people to bring their whole self to work , we make sure they have the freedom , the processes and the safety to be able to do just that . And it ’ s also about them understanding that their differences will not hinder their opportunities in any way .
We ’ re working to better understand the make-up of our business and what it feels like to work for us . We are listening to our people and , armed with these insights , we are able to learn where improvements should be made .
82 November 2021