Brought to you by the Leasing Foundation and the FLA 23 September 2021, 2pm Disabled people comprise 22% of the UK population but are under-represented in the financial services industry because firms don’t know how to attract these talented candidates,… Read More »Diversity & Inclusion Masterclass – removing barriers and reaching untapped talent
The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has begun the search for 30 high-achieving individuals, aged under 30 in the asset finance industry. Supported by Asset Finance International, the Leasing Foundation ‘30 Under 30’ list aims to recognise the industry’s… Read More »The Leasing Foundation launches search for 30 under 30
How do you “human”? What is “humaning”? What are “people metrics”? What’s “people science”? “People experience”? Working backwards, isn’t all experience “people experience” if we, as people, experience it? Isn’t the established research field of “social science”, “people science”? Is… Read More »Measuring Experience, Not People
The Leasing Foundation today announced that it has officially launched its Industry Insights programme, a cross-industry initiative focussed on retaining and developing young talent in the business finance sector. The 18-month initiative will enable participants – ‘high-potential’ professionals in the… Read More »Leasing Foundation Industry Insights Initiative kicks off with a bang!
Invisible disabilities in the workplace: A Q&A with Kerry Huntley. As someone who lives with an invisible disability, this topic is one close to my heart. In my latest blog, I discuss the importance of fostering an open and diverse… Read More »Invisible disabilities in the workplace: A Q&A with Kerry Huntley
Mike Randall, chair of the Leasing Foundation (and CEO of Simply) explains what the Foundation has been up to over the past twelve months amidst an environment of lockdowns, mask rules, economic crises and travel bans.
10 May 2021 The Leasing Foundation today announced that Mike Randall, CEO of Simply, will remain chair for the Foundation for another 12 month period. The reappointment will run until the end of April 2022. He served as a director… Read More »Mike Randall reappointed as chair of the Leasing Foundation
25 March 2021 Monika Zbrozek, Senior Barista at Alfa Financial Software Having lived in the UK since 2004, I have become accustomed to the tolerance and inclusion of LGBTQ+ people. Sure, the situation here is not perfect and homophobia is… Read More »Polish Stonewall
8 March 2021 Carol Roberts, director of asset finance, Time Finance I started my journey in the world of finance over 50 years ago, at a time when a woman’s role in the workforce was bound by perceived limitations. Now,… Read More »Rewriting the Rules for Women in Finance
Statement from Leasing Foundation chair Mike Randall, on behalf of the board of directors. It is with enormous sadness that we report the unexpected death of our friend and colleague, Gavin Wraith-Carter, last Thursday (24/09/20) . As many of you… Read More »The Leasing Foundation pays tribute to Gavin Wraith-Carter