Inclusion for one and for all: Join the movement to bring about lasting change in the industry

Helping future generations build a better workplace

The impact of mentoring should not be underestimated. Denzel Washington once said: "Show me a successful individual and I’ll show you someone who had real positive influences in his or her life." Sponsorship and mentoring go in tandem in helping people progress throughout their careers, which is why #talkaboutblack sees them as fundamental inputs to increasing representation in the investment and savings industry – Justin Onuekwusi, LGIM.

In recent times, we have seen an uptake in engagement with diversity and inclusion initiatives to address the inequalities that still exist in today's modern workforce. Covid-19 has also acted as a catalyst for major changes in terms of leadership, collaboration, and partnership.  Personally, I continue to reflect on the role I can play to drive positive change and what we can all do together to achieve equality in the workplace. My activism stems from being a black woman in tech, which, in combination, makes me a minority in my field. The initiatives I am involved with involve assess...