Creating a diverse and inclusive working environment benefits everyone. When you feel welcome and able to be yourself you can truly thrive. People can do their best work, have more rewarding careers, decision-making becomes more assured and we believe it also leads to enhanced client relationships. That’s why diversity and inclusion is a strategic imperative for us here at Hymans Robertson and it’s an integral part of our purpose – together, building better futures.

When it comes to diversity and inclusion there will always be more to do, and the job will never be "done". The journey to inclusivity isn’t without its barriers - from tackling unconscious biases, ensuring equal opportunities for all and, importantly, building understanding and empathy so we can put ourselves in other people’s shoes. The more we talk and the more we share experiences, the better we’ll all be able to do this.

That’s why we're inviting you to join us, and a fabulous line up of guest speakers, for a virtual event that will explore the part we can all play in building a more diverse and inclusive future. Fittingly, this is taking place during National Inclusion Week and we hope you will join us; all are welcome!

Event details

Date: Wednesday 29 September 2021

Time: 9am - 12pm

Agenda

The full agenda is coming soon, but some of the topics we'll be covering include:

Opening address
Gill Tait - Staff Partner, Hymans Robertson

Keynote presentation - Driving cultural change to build greater inclusivity
Dame Inga Beale - Lloyd's of London (2013-2018), Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire and Keynote Speaker on diversity & a workplace equality advocate

Your choice of breakout session with a panel of diversity and inclusion specialists:

1. Tackling barriers to social mobility within organisations and the wider market
   John Dickson - Senior Partner, Hymans Robertson
   Tommy McDade - Acting Head of Employment, Training and Skills, Barnardo's
   Sarah Gregory - Delivery Project Manager, upReach
   James Whiteman - Head of Client Communications & Content at Aviva Investors / Co-Lead of Social Mobility workstream at Diversity Project
2. The Power of data in addressing inequality
   Rona Train - Partner, Hymans Robertson
   John Godfrey - Corporate Affairs Director, Legal & General Group PLC
   Gavin Lewis - Managing Director, BlackRock
   Jane Gotts - Director, GenAnalytics
   David Bowie - Partner, Insights & Analytics, Hymans Robertson
3. Steps to creating an inclusive environment
   Sally Haran - HR Director, Hymans Robertson
   Lisa Young-Harry - Chief Executive Officer, HSBC Bank Pension Trust (UK) Limited
   Nadeem Ladha - Trustee Director, 2020 Trustees / Founder, Diversity in Pensions
   Jane Welsh - Founder and Director, Diversity Project

Keynote presentation [TBC]

Closing address
Gill Tait - Staff Partner, Hymans Robertson

Don't worry if you can't join live, sign up anyway and you'll be able to access the event recording on-demand, at a time convenient to you. In the meantime, please get in touch if you have any questions.

Speakers