By Hilary Malcolm, managing legal counsel, Natwest Group Black History Month is rooted in sharing stories. The following story details my mother Iona’s journey from Jamaica to England, segmented into different parts of her life -each as eventful, relatable, and… Read More »Black Excellence: Memories of Yesteryear from Jamaica to England
The Leasing Foundation NextGeneration Network is back at for another fantastic evening of mixing and mingling. We are extremely excited to be hosting our first in-person event in almost two years at The Deck in the City of London, on… Read More »Drinks at The Deck, 18 November, from 6.30pm
By Rob Nicol, Chief Risk Officer at Siemens Financial Services (SFS) My passion for D&I was instilled in me by my parents, who raised me to be inclusive by treating everybody as I would like to be treated and to… Read More »What are you doing for workplace diversity? I’ll start.
Introducing Helen Lumb, Shire Leasing’s CFO and part of The Leasing Foundation’s diversity and inclusion steering group. Find out what she does and where she plans to go on holiday next…
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 workplace where people living with disabilities feel they can be their best selves, and how Siemens Financial Services is striving towards greater inclusivity.
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.