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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260422T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251120T131026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T161555Z
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SUMMARY:Executive Roundtable for Chief Technology Officers (CTO) in Association with Grant Thornton UK
DESCRIPTION:Details for this invitation only roundtable will be added shortly.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/executive-roundtable-in-association-with-grant-thornton-uk-3/
LOCATION:Grant Thornton UK  8 Finsbury Circus  London EC2M 7EA\, 8 Finsbury Circus\, London\, EC2M 7EA
CATEGORIES:Members only,Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260414T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251121T104725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T161638Z
UID:10000061-1776171600-1776175200@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme - Learning Forum
DESCRIPTION:This Learning Forum is a peer-led\, co-facilitated by MCG and member experts session for member firms participating in our Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/firm-to-firm-mentoring-programme-learning-forum-3/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260319T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251127T100229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T114907Z
UID:10000065-1773914400-1773928800@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elevating ERGs as Drivers of Organisational Change
DESCRIPTION:A workshop\, hosted by our Partners HSBC\, to discuss how ERGs can play a strategic role in shaping talent\, culture and operations.\n\n\nEmployee Resource Groups (ERGs) sit at a unique point within organisations: rooted in individual identity and lived experience\, yet able to cut across business lines\, functions and demographic groups. When empowered and connected\, they become conduits – carrying insight\, influence and momentum between employees and senior leaders. \nIn this member workshop for ERG Chairs\, and those who work with ERGs\, we’ll explore how ERGs can move beyond affinity spaces to play a strategic role in shaping talent\, culture and operational decision-making. We’ll look at how they channel lived experience to improve policies and everyday practice\, provide leadership pathways for under-represented talent\, and generate cultural momentum that helps organisations embed socio-economic inclusion over time. We’ll also explore how ERGs work across identities\, enabling intersectional insight and collaboration rather than siloed activity. \nWe’ll examine what helps ERGs thrive\, from effective sponsorship and routes into decision-making forums\, to resourcing\, recognition and long-term purpose\, and where organisations commonly face barriers. \n  \nWhy Members Should Attend \nSocio-economic inclusion doesn’t shift through data alone – it shifts when lived experience shapes decisions\, when leaders hear perspectives they don’t normally hear\, and when staff feel confident enough to speak\, influence and lead. ERGs are one of the few mechanisms that can unlock all three. This workshop shows ERG Chairs\, and colleagues who support ERGs\, exactly how to use that power. \nBy attending\, members will: \n\nStrengthen leadership decision-making by understanding how ERGs surface real lived experience insight that exposes blind spots\, highlights unintended consequences and improves operational judgement.\nBuild cultural confidence and momentum\, including how ERGs can improve staff disclosure rates\, create visible signals of progress and reinforce inclusion through day-to-day behaviours.\nUnlock new pathways for talent development\, using ERGs as spaces for leadership experience\, visibility and strategic influence — especially important for colleagues from lower socio-economic backgrounds.\nMove from identity silos to intersecting impact\, learning how networks can collaborate across characteristics to produce deeper change and richer organisational insight.\nLearn directly from leading practice\, with Progress Together Partners HSBC sharing how their socio-economic background ERG\, Strive\, influences decision-making and strengthens inclusion across the organisation.\nLearn from other ERGs and share their experience.\nLeave with practical tools and frameworks to strengthen\, refine or relaunch their own ERGs for maximum impact.\n\nHSBC’s Strive Employee Resource Group\, supporting colleagues from lower-socio economic backgrounds and first-generation professionals\, launched in 2022. Strive has grown to 3\,000 members\, 2\,500 of who are based in the UK. In 2025 Strive expanded to the Asia and Middle East region. Since launching\, Strive have implemented multiple successful initiatives\, including an internal mentoring programme\, development and awareness events\, and outreach initiatives with schools and universities across the UK. \nA delegates list containing names\, job titles and organisation will be shared with all attendees. If you do not want to appear in the delegates list\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together events are recorded and shared via our website. If you do not want to appear in the recording\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/elevating-ergs-as-drivers-of-organisational-change/
LOCATION:Private: HSBC\, 8 Canada Square\, London\, England\, E14 5HQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T170000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251114T092725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T085725Z
UID:10000054-1772035200-1772038800@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Analysing your Data for Smaller Teams Webinar
DESCRIPTION:You have collected your data: what next? Analysing your data for smaller teams. An interactive webinar for Progress Together Members.\n\n\n\nOnce you have collected your data\, how do you analyse for insights to develop the actions you need to take? \nFor smaller financial service organisations\, who do not have analysts\, this practical training webinar will provide practical insights on how to analyse your data. \nDelivered by OAHA founder\, Nina Slingsby\, who brings 20+ years of People & Culture/social mobility experience. \nLearning outcomes from this one-hour interactive training webinar will include: \n\nUnderstand best-practice socio-economic background questions\nLearn how leading employers analyse and use this data\nExplore data patterns\, bias signals and intersections\nUnderstand safe\, compliant data collection and HR integration\nLeave with clear next steps to strengthen socio-economic insights\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgress Together events are recorded and shared via our website. If you do not want to appear in the recording\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/february-interactive-member-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260203T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251121T104900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T161805Z
UID:10000059-1770109200-1770112800@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme - Learning Forum
DESCRIPTION:This Learning Forum is a peer-led\, co-facilitated by MCG and member experts session for member firms participating in our Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/firm-to-firm-mentoring-programme-learning-forum-5/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260129T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251120T131102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251217T162638Z
UID:10000049-1769675400-1769682600@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:From Policy to Practice: Roundtable for Chief Operating Officers (COO) in association with Grant Thornton UK
DESCRIPTION:From Policy to Practice: Embedding Socio-Economic Progression into Everyday Operations\, a roundtable for Chief Operating Officers\n\n\n\nWe know that not only is ‘getting in’ a barrier to those from lower socio-economic backgrounds but what can be equally as hard is ‘getting on’ and progressing within financial services. Not only is it harder to progress but in 2024 the social Mobility Foundation found that professionals from working-class backgrounds in the UK were paid an average of £6\,287 less per year than those from their more privileged peers in the same job. \n\n\nThis roundtable in association with Grant Thornton UK is aimed at Chief Operating Officers\, focused on turning socio-economic inclusion from a strategic ambition into everyday operational reality. Contact info@progresstogether.co.uk to find out more about the roundtable.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/from-policy-to-practice-roundtable-for-chief-operating-officers-coo-in-association-with-grant-thornton-uk/
LOCATION:Grant Thornton UK  8 Finsbury Circus  London EC2M 7EA\, 8 Finsbury Circus\, London\, EC2M 7EA
CATEGORIES:Members only,Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251110T101841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T120156Z
UID:10000048-1767873600-1767877200@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Working with Executive Search Firms on your Talent Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Interactive member webinar to discuss how to implement recommendations from the Progress Together/AESC toolkit\n\n\n\nProgress Together’s latest Data Report shows that experienced hires continue to account for two-thirds of the senior workforce. This appear to be helping sustain the current lack of socio-economic diversity at a senior level rather than contributing positively to re-balancing it. Working with the Association of Executive Search and Leadership Consultants (AESC)\, Progress Together has launched a toolkit to support financial services organisations work with executive search consultants in diversifying the socio-economic backgrounds of their senior hires. \n\n\nIn this interactive webinar\, we will discuss how to implement recommendations from the toolkit. \nThe webinar will include an introduction to the toolkit and the recommendations from the Progress Together’s roundtable with Chief People Officers and senior representatives from executive search firms. Participants will discuss these recommendations\, how this works with their talent strategy\, and identify actions they can take.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/working-with-executive-search-firms-on-your-talent-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20251120T131126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T131126Z
UID:10000053-1763022600-1763031600@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Non-executive Director Roundtable in association with KPMG
DESCRIPTION:Further details will follow shortly (invitation only).
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/non-executive-director-roundtable-in-association-with-kpmg/
LOCATION:KPMG\, 15 Canada Square\, London\, E14 5GL\, United Kingdom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20250911T080950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T080950Z
UID:10000047-1761148800-1761159600@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme Celebration Event
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for participants in the 2025 mentoring programme to share success stories and learning from the first year of mentoring.\n\n\nThis will be an opportunity for participants in the 2025 mentoring programme to share success stories and learning from the first year of mentoring. The celebration will include presentations from Vincent Keaveny\, Progress Together Chair and Erika Irish Brown\, Head of Talent Management and Engagement at Citi as well as a panel discussion with representatives of the participating Member Organisations. Steven McCann\, Director MCG Consulting\, will share plans for next year’s mentoring programme. \nThis will be followed by a networking drinks reception.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/firm-to-firm-mentoring-programme-celebration-event/
LOCATION:Citi\, Canada Square\, London\, England\, E14 5LB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251015T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20250611T131737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T094151Z
UID:10000044-1760518800-1760521500@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Class Pay Gap - Reporting Your Socio-economic Pay Gap
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Discover how to report your organisation’s socio-economic pay gap and take action to close the class pay gap.\n\n\nThis webinar is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to collect colleague socioeconomic background (SEB) data in order to create a socioeconomic pay gap report. Alison Scowen and Lorna Jones will discuss how they created their first report in 2024\, as well as sharing their 2025 findings. They will talk about the importance of taking an intersectional approach to pay gap reporting and will share their learnings that have led them to increasing their SEB data completion rate by over 60% in the last four years. \nDuring the session we will: \n\nTalk about the benefits of introducing a socioeconomic pay gap report into your organisation.\nLearn about the importance of taking an intersectional approach.\nIdentify actionable steps and best practice for collecting data and introducing socioeconomic pay gap reporting in your organisation\n\nThis webinar is open to all Progress Together Members. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/class-pay-gap-reporting-your-socio-economic-pay-gap/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251001T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241114T141103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T144141Z
UID:10000023-1759307400-1759314600@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:2025 Insights Unveiled: CEO & ExCo Leaders Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Bank of England with CEOs and ExCos. Explore progress\, benchmark data\, and strategies to boost socioeconomic diversity.\n\n\nHosted by Vincent Keaveny\, former Lord Mayor of the City of London and chair of Progress Together \nJoin us for the flagship event in our calendar. This exclusive gathering offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow CEOs and ExCo sponsors from across our network of UK financial services firms. \nAs part of this year’s event\, we will be launching our third Data Report\, unveiling insights from the 2025 socio-economic data submitted by our members. \nWhy Attend? \nDuring the event\, you will: \n\nNetwork with peers: Exchange insights on what’s working and share strategies for tackling challenges.\nExplore the business case: Understand the impact of socio-economic diversity at the senior level.\nBenchmark progress: Access anonymous data to track your organisation’s progress against over 50 member firms.\nCelebrate sector-wide impact: Discover how our collective efforts are driving equity in access to talent and creating a level playing field.\n\nLast year\, as part of our ‘Shaping the Sector’ report\, we gathered data from nearly 200\,000 employees across our membership\, creating the largest international dataset on socio-economic backgrounds in financial services. This achievement would not have been possible without your continued support—thank you to your teams for making this happen. \nAs we look to 2025\, we aim to expand this benchmark even further. Join us as we celebrate progress and work together to shape a more inclusive future for the sector. Without your data\, we couldn’t provide the evidence needed to drive change across the UK’s financial services sector. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/ceo-exco-increasing-engagement-across-wider-audiences/
LOCATION:Bank of England\, Threadneedle Street\, London\, England\, EC2R 8AH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only,Roundtable events are by invitation only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241017T152130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T115644Z
UID:10000019-1757509200-1757511900@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Data Report Briefing Session
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Help members brief your CEO/ExCo Sponsor on the 2025 benchmarking report\, highlighting key data insights and recommendations.\n\n\nThis webinar will help our members brief their CEO/ExCo Sponsor on this year’s data benchmarking report ahead of Progress Together’s flagship CEO/ExCo Sponsor Roundtable. The report has been developed by the Bridge Group. \nData collection across our membership is a pivotal step in helping achieve our mission of parity. It is a mandatory condition of membership within the first two years. This initiative is designed to drive and measure impactful change. By collecting anonymous data\, we can track progress over the years and provide members with valuable insights into effective initiatives – the ones that actually work. Partnering with The Bridge Group\, experts in data analysis\, we are committed to guiding you through this essential process. \nDuring this session\, we will: \n\nIntroduce and contextualise the 2025 report\nDelve into the data and highlight critical insights\nOutline essential information your CEO/ExCo Sponsor needs to know\nReview member benchmarking data and provide actionable recommendations\nEstablish a clear timeline for upcoming actions.\n\nJoin us to leverage data in driving meaningful progress and informed decision-making. \nThis webinar is open to all Progress Together members. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/data-report-briefing-session/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250909T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241017T152118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T115643Z
UID:10000020-1757413800-1757422800@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Engaging Influential Audiences
DESCRIPTION:Workshop:  Network with others\, strategize to to engage influential audiences\, drive impact and foster stronger connections for success.\n\n\nThis workshop is currently being developed. Further details will be revealed in due course. In the meantime\, please do feel free to register your interest. \nJoin us in Leeds for an interactive in-person workshop hosted by Yorkshire Building Society designed to equip you with strategies to engage key stakeholders and foster inclusive practices that promote high-performing talent from all socio-economic backgrounds. \nWhy Attend? \n\nStrategic Insights: Learn how to effectively engage influential audiences within your organisation to support socio-economic diversity initiatives.\nBest Practices: Hear from experts on empowering internal networks to influence broader organisational change.\nActionable Approaches: Explore methods to create senior-level champions who can drive and sustain impactful diversity efforts.\n\nWorkshop Sessions: \n\nThe Role of the Executive Sponsor: Understand how senior leaders can advocate for inclusive policies and practices throughout the company .\nEmpowering Internal Networks: Discover ways to enable employee-led groups to influence organisational culture and decision-making .\nCreating Senior-Level Champions: Learn strategies to identify and develop leaders who can champion socio-economic diversity at the highest levels.\n\nEach session will feature expert insights\, real-world case studies\, and facilitated discussions to help you apply these concepts within your organisation. \nNetworking Opportunity: \nConclude the workshop with a networking session\, providing a chance to connect with peers\, share experiences\, and build relationships that support your inclusion goals. \nA delegates list containing names\, job titles and organisation will be shared with all attendees. If you do not want to appear in the delegates list\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together events are recorded and shared via our website. If you do not want to appear in the recording\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/engaging-influential-audiences/
LOCATION:Yorkshire Building Society Offices\, 22-26 The Headrow\, #3rd Floor\, Leeds\, England\, LS1 8EQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250704T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241017T102511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T142627Z
UID:10000018-1751619600-1751622300@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Have Your Say & Input to Our Agenda For Next Year
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: We invite your input on challenges and support needs\, helping shape Progress Together’s agenda to meet your needs for next year.\n\n\nThis session is slightly different to our usual webinar format – as we want to hear from you! Our member audit survey has given us a snapshot of your current progress\, and now we’d like to delve deeper into the challenges and blockers you’re facing\, and explore the support you need from us at Progress Together. \nThis is your chance to directly influence our agenda for next year\, ensuring we meet your needs and support you in driving change. \nThis webinar is open to all Progress Together Members. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/have-your-say-input-to-our-agenda-for-next-year/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250603T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241017T102510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250602T111129Z
UID:10000016-1748941200-1748943900@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Achieving Business As Usual: Embedding SED into the wider talent strategy
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Equip yourself to embed socio-economic diversity (SED) into your wider business strategy for lasting impact.\n\n\nThis webinar is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and tools needed to integrate socio-economic diversity (SED) into their organisation’s wider talent and skills strategy. By aligning SED objectives with broader business goals\, participants will learn to make diversity an integral part of everyday operations\, rather than an isolated initiative. \nDuring the session we will: \n\nIntegrate SED into broader DEI: Explore how to seamlessly embed socio-economic diversity (SED) ambitions into their organisation’s overall talent strategy to ensure they become a standard practice.\nLeverage Strategic Alignment: Discover methods for aligning SED objectives with key business goals and performance indicators to drive consistent and impactful results.\nImplement Best Practices: Identify actionable steps and best practices for integrating Social Mobility as part of business operations\, ensuring long-term sustainability and accountability.\n\nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/embedding-sed-targets-into-the-wider-business-strategy/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250520T180000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20250403T155022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250520T103036Z
UID:10000043-1747749600-1747764000@www.progresstogether.co.uk
SUMMARY:Using Socio-Economic Diversity Data to Achieve Inclusive Workplaces
DESCRIPTION:A workshop to bring together members to hear from key speakers and share best practices.\n\n\nJoin us on 20th May 2025 at Artemis\, Cassini House\, 57 St James’s Street\, London SW1A 1LD for an insightful workshop on Using Socio-Economic Diversity Data to Achieve Inclusive Workplaces. This in-person event will discuss how Progress Together Members use their socio-economic diversity data to develop and monitor progress towards an inclusive workplace (e.g. overall disclosure rates\, growing disclosure rates year-on-year\, progression targets\, % of socio-economic diversity at senior level). \nThis in-person workshop brings our members together to hear from knowledgeable speakers and to discuss & share best practice. \nTopics will include: \n\nHow setting and embedding socio-economic diversity (SED) targets has an impact\nKPIS\, frameworks and metrics to track progress on workforce inclusion\nTools and technology to help track and analyse diversity metrics\n\nAll sessions will include facilitated discussions to help members explore how to take forward ideas and recommendations in their own organisations. \nDuring this session members will: \n\nExplore proven models and frameworks for setting effective diversity targets.Discuss case studies from peers on the successful use of KPIs to monitor and advance diversity progress.\nEvaluate tools and platforms from both members and external organisations for tracking and analysing diversity metrics.\nDevelop strategies for integrating socio-economic diversity with broader DE&I initiatives.\n\nThe workshop will be followed by a drinks reception from 17:00 to 18:00\, providing a great chance to network and reflect on the day’s learnings. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/using-socio-economic-diversity-data-to-achieve-inclusive-workplaces/
LOCATION:Private: Artemis Fund Managers Limited\, 57 Saint James's Street\, London\, England\, SW1A 1LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250311T094500
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SUMMARY:Employee Resources Group – Supporting Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Join us where we’ll discuss how Employee Resources Groups can help promote collaboration among colleagues\n\n\nWebinar: Join us where we’ll discuss how Employee Resources Groups can help promote collaboration among colleagues \nDiversity initiatives\, networks and employee resource groups within firms can tend to silo around one characteristic and do not acknowledge that individuals are made up of numerous characteristics. \nExpanding existing programmes (e.g. one for women) to include individuals with other characteristics has proved challenging\, and not seen significant uptake\, as managers do not know who or how to approach with this discussion. \nThis webinar will consider how firms can support collaboration between ERGs and support colleagues with multiple characteristics and through collaboration influence strategy and internal processes. \nWebinar context & objectives: \nThis session will analyse the challenges and impact of collaboration between ERGs to support progression for colleagues with multiple characteristics. \nDuring the session we will: \n\nLearn strategies for incorporating socio-economic diversity considerations into other ERGs.\nIdentify key challenges in including socio-economic diversity in other ERGs and diversity initiatives.\n\nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/employee-resources-group-supporting-collaboration/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250227T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241017T102508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T153152Z
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SUMMARY:Encouraging Asset Managers and Investees To Embrace Greater Socio-Economic
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable: Inspire asset managers and investees to prioritise socio-economic impact\n\n\nThis roundtable builds upon the first roundtable held on September 4th\, 2024. We know that there are untapped opportunities to leverage the sustainability agenda for increasing socio-economic diversity within financial services sector. With increased regulatory and reporting requirements – for instance the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) – firms now have an opportunity to leverage these processes to focus in on the material social issues that matter to its stakeholders. Progress Together has published a preliminary position paper on how the social pillar within the ESG agenda can be leveraged for increasing the momentum on the socio-economic diversity agenda within the FS sector. \nThis roundtable seeks to build on the position paper and gather key insights and develop actionable recommendations that our members could take to further their journey in integrating the socio-economic diversity (SED) agenda with overarching sustainability objectives. \nBy attending this roundtable\, attendees will: \n\nShare key insights and lessons from other member firms to inform their own practice\nDevelop a set of actionable recommendations for circulation around the Progress Together membership on how firms can integrate the SED agenda into their ESG practices.\n\nThis roundtable is targeted to member firms’ executive sponsors for the socio-economic diversity agenda and senior directors in charge of sustainability (e.g.\, Global Sustainability Director). \nA delegates list containing names\, job titles and organisation will be shared with all attendees. If you do not want to appear in the delegates list\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together events are recorded and shared via our website. If you do not want to appear in the recording\, please email: info@progresstogether.co.uk \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/how-the-csrd-can-change-your-firms-social-sustainability-strategy/
LOCATION:Ernst & Young – More London\, 1 More London Place\, London\, England\, SE1 2AF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250226T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241014T115721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250225T101157Z
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SUMMARY:Tools and Technology to Help Track and Analyse Diversity Metrics
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Learn practical tips for using tools such as Workday to effectively collect and analyse socio-economic diversity data.\n\n\nOur content for this programme year is all about driving tangible change\, by: Analysing the data to understand your workforce; Using the data in a compelling way to develop a strategy; Embedding change. This webinar is linked to the theme of ‘Analysing the data to understand your workforce\,’ and will explore how members can use the most appropriate and up-to-date tools and technology to help them effectively collect socio-economic diversity (SED) data. \nDuring this session\, we welcome Yassy Shayesteh\, Senior Manager\, Filip Gilbert\, Managing Director\, and Carolyn Spotswood\, Workday Market Development Director Accenture – one of our Founding Partners – and Daniela Porr\, Product Marketing\, and Karim Helmy\, Account Executive\, Workday. They will share with us practical tips for using tools and technology to not only help you collect data\, but to analyse\, translate and utilise it to support and inform your talent strategies. \nDuring the session we will: \n\nLearn practical tips for using tools such as Workday to effectively shape skills and talent strategies that enable social mobility.\nShare experiences and best practices for utilising collected SED and talent data to drive actionable insights.\nLearn how to use the analytical tools to interpret the data and to inform your talent strategies.\n\nThis webinar is open to all Progress Together members and is ideal for organisations who are in the earlier stages of their SED journey\, collecting and analysing data and beginning to build it into their talent strategy. We recommend inviting your DEI Leads and teams from Talent\, Strategy and Data Insights. You may also wish to invite key members from your IT and Audit teams. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/tools-and-technology-to-help-track-and-analyse-diversity-metrics/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241220T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241220T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241121T132407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T141118Z
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SUMMARY:Firm to Firm Mentoring Programme 2024/25
DESCRIPTION:Connect with members by joining Progress Together’s Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme for 2024/25\, now delivered by MCG Consulting.\n\n\nPlease complete the registration form and let us know you are interested by 20th December 2024 \nWatch the video of the introduction webinar \nFirm to Firm Mentoring Programme 2024/25 \nJoin Progress Together’s Firm-to-Firm Mentoring Programme for 2024/25\, now delivered by MCG Consulting. This annual initiative connects member firms to share expertise\, guidance\, and best practices on socio-economic diversity and progression. \nWhat is Firm-to-Firm mentoring? \n\nFirm-to-Firm Mentoring offers a unique opportunity to connect with fellow member firms\, facilitating the exchange of guidance\, support\, and expertise on key topics related to socio-economic diversity and progression.\nIt allows firms to share best practice and provide advocacy on specific topics tackling the ultimate progression of those from low socio-economic backgrounds.\nThis six-month programme is an opportunity to connect with other member firms to share guidance\, support\, and expertise on guard-railed topics related to socio-economic diversity and progression. You will also have an opportunity to take part in our masterclasses to enhance your knowledge and gain actionable insights to take back to your organisation.\n\nWhy Participate? \n\nHarnessing expertise across 56 members: Progress Together comprises a diverse range of firms\, each with unique insights and experiences.\nSharing best practices: Through collaborative efforts\, members can exchange successful strategies and lessons learned\, driving improvement and innovation.\nCreating change in Financial Services: By leveraging our collective knowledge\, we can influence positive transformation across the sector\, addressing challenges and enhancing services.\nFostering a culture of learning: Encouraging a mindset of continuous learning and improvement within the collective\, leading to sustainable growth and development.\n\nFor Mentee organisations: Gain fresh ideas\, build meaningful relationships\, and get actionable insights for your ED&I initiatives. \nFor Mentor organisations: Lead industry change\, showcase best practices\, and make a real impact in the financial services sector. \nWhat the Programme offers? \n\nMentoring from experienced professionals within the industry.\nOpportunities to exchange best practices and fresh perspectives.\nA platform to build long-term relationships across Progress Together’s membership.\nSupport in addressing business challenges and developing strategic goals.\n\nHow does it work?\nThe Programme includes a minimum of three mentoring sessions (1-2 hours each) and virtual masterclasses. \nDates of Masterclasses: \n\nProgramme Launch 26 November at 9.00-9.45 am\nMentor and Mentee Training 20 January at 9.00-10.00 am and 2.00-3.00 pm\nMentor and Mentee Training 27 January at 9.00-10.00 am and 2.00-3.00 pm\nFirst Masterclass 4 February 2025 at 9.00-10.00am\nSecond Masterclass 8 April 2025 at 9.00-10.00am\nThird Masterclass 24 June 2025 at 1.00-2.00 pm\nFourth Masterclass 30 September 2025 at 1.00-2.00 pm\nProgramme participants celebration event 27 October 2025\n\nThe Masterclasses will provide deeper insights into key topics\, challenges and solutions into socio-economic diversity and progression. Topics will reflect the priorities and challenges identified by the programme participants. \nThis is a fantastic opportunity for your firm to strengthen its capabilities and expand your network within our collective. Don’t miss out on the chance to engage with fellow members and leverage the power of collaboration.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/firm-to-firm-mentoring-programme-2024-25-2/
CATEGORIES:Click the link in the description to register for this programme
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241204T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
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SUMMARY:Integrating Socio-Economic Diversity into Inclusive Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable: Discuss how to integrate socio-economic diversity into your organisational inclusive strategies.\n\n\nTo register for this roundtable\, please RSVP by contacting info@progresstogether.co.uk. \nIntersectionality is an area that needs to be embedded across every area of the firm and thought of without silos to just the DEI\, CSR and HR functions. Intersectionality recognises that diversity and the issues faces by a specific marginalised group cannot be reduced to only one part of an identity; each barrier is dependent on and shapes the other. Understanding intersectionality is essential to combatting the interwoven prejudices and the institutional issues that still exist. \nProgress Together\, partnered with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG)\, want to take this opportunity to bring senior leaders from across the industry together in a roundtable format event to discuss key themes around diversity and intersectionality faced by firms\, along with actions taken\, outcomes and best practises. By sharing success stories\, as well as challenges\, we should be able to work towards a more equitable workforce in the industry and help to break down social mobility barriers. \nThe aim is for each roundtable to delve into complexities that the topic presents\, as well as potential solutions\, ending with a key call to action. Topics will include: \n\nHow can organisations ensure that socio-economic background is integrated as a core component of their diversity and inclusion strategies\, alongside other diversity factors such as race\, gender\, and disability?\nWhat best practices have been effective in recognising and addressing socio-economic diversity?\nHow can we measure the impact of socio-economic background on employee experiences and outcomes?\nCan you provide examples where addressing socio-economic background has led to positive changes in other areas of diversity?\nWhat challenges have you encountered in addressing these intersections\, and how have you overcome them?\nHow can we move beyond token gestures to implement meaningful and sustainable changes?\n\nThis roundtable is ideal for those working in P&L generating and client focussed areas (front office)\, social sustainability\, corporate social responsibility (CSR)\, corporate reporting and governance\, HR\, and diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) teams. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/integrating-socio-economic-diversity-into-inclusive-strategies/
LOCATION:MUFG Securities\, 25 Ropemaker Street\, #Ropemaker Place\, London\, England\, EC2Y 9AJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20240828T123043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T114105Z
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SUMMARY:Heads of Internal Audit
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable: Collectively share insights and best practice to progress D&I\, specifically socio-economic diversity\, together.\n\n\nAs the FCA/PRA agenda on Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) evolves and matures\, financial services’ Boards and senior leaders are preparing for greater accountability\, transparency and stakeholder engagement surrounding their D&I arrangements. Recognising D&I as a non-financial risk in its recent Consultation Papers\, the PRA calls out the role of risk\, compliance and internal audit functions in contributing to the “firm’s controls around the strategies\, helping (firms) measure progress and assess how to improve over time.” The FCA also sees the role of Internal Audit functions to “help boards to ensure a higher degree of scrutiny\, with senior management held accountable for delivering on D&I”. \nReflecting the need to embed D&I into a firm’s risk and governance framework\, Progress Together and BDO invite you to a Heads of Internal Audit Roundtable\, exploring meaningful steps internal audit teams can take when embarking on D&I audit scopes. With guest speakers from the Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors and under the Chatham House rules\, we will collectively share insights\, challenges and best practice to progress D&I\, and specifically socio-economic diversity\, together. The event will be Chaired by Progress Together Board Member\, Dipi Mckernan. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/heads-of-internal-audit-roundtable/
LOCATION:55 Baker St\, 55 Baker Street\, London\, England\, W1U 8EW\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241120T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20241004T161058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T114104Z
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SUMMARY:Rising with AI: Advancing Socio-Economic Diversity in Financial Services
DESCRIPTION:Roundtable: Join us for a day of exploring how AI is boosting diversity in finance.\n\n\nProgress Together and Accenture are excited to invite you to an exclusive Roundtable Event bringing together senior leaders in Financial Services for an engaging discussion on how AI can create transformational opportunities to advance socio-economic diversity within the sector. This event will focus on exploring both the opportunities and challenges AI presents in fostering greater inclusivity and diversity in Financial Services. \nThis interactive session will provide an opportunity for you to share your insights and be acknowledged in our forthcoming research paper\, set to be launched in March. The paper will offer practical\, actionable guidance for the Financial Services industry on responsibly embracing the next wave of innovation. \nDuring a 90-minutes working session\, we will delve into the following key themes through round-table discussions and interactive breakouts: \n\nAI’s Transformational Impact on Financial Services\nAI’s Role in Reskilling\, Talent Augmentation\, and Flexible Work Models\nLeveraging AI for Inclusive Career Progression and Access to Equal Opportunities\nGovernance\, Ethics\, and Responsibility\n\nThe event will kick off with a Networking Breakfast (08:00-08:30)\, providing an opportunity to connect with other participants and start the day energised before diving into our key topics (08:30-10:00) \nPlease RSVP by 18th October to confirm your attendance. Should you have any questions or need further information\, feel free to reach out. \nWe look forward to your participation in shaping the future of financial services with AI! \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/rising-with-ai-advancing-socio-economic-diversity-in-financial-services/
LOCATION:Accenture\, 30 Fenchurch Street\, London\, England\, EC3M 3BD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Roundtable events are by invitation only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241113T094500
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
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SUMMARY:How to Consider Socio-Economic Diversity from a Global Perspective
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Learn how to understand and address socio-economic diversity on a global scale.\n\n\nThis session will analyse the impact of socio-economic diversity (SED) across different cultural and geographical contexts. \nDuring the session we will: \n\nLearn strategies for incorporating a global perspective into SED initiatives within their organizations\nIdentify key challenges and opportunities in addressing SED on an international scale\nDevelop actionable plans to address them.\n\nThis webinar is open to all Progress Together members and is ideal for organisations who have successfully collected data and are now exploring how to embed it within their strategies. We recommend inviting your DEI and Talent Leads to this session along with any other colleagues you feel may benefit from it. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/how-to-consider-socio-economic-diversity-from-a-global-perspective/
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241022T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20240828T123041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T111926Z
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SUMMARY:Winning Over Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Workshop: Network with like-minded professionals and take part in activities on the theme of winning over leaders.\n\n\nWinning Over Leaders (with networking lunch) \nThis workshop focuses on empowering leaders to foster environments that promote upward social mobility\, reduce inequalities\, and create opportunities for individuals from low socio-economic backgrounds. \nBy attending this workshop\, members will be better able to: \n\nIdentify ways to equip their leaders with the skills to recognise and mitigate unconscious biases\, implement inclusive policies\, and create opportunities for diverse talent to advance within their organisations.\nDiscuss how to guide leaders in developing and measuring long-term strategies and policies that promote greater socio-economic diversity\, ensuring these initiatives are integrated into the organisation’s core values and practices for sustained progress.\nPromote the importance of a workplace culture that values equity\, diversity and inclusion as key components of social mobility and discuss ways to embed these values into the organisational culture and everyday practices.\n\nWe have an exciting lineup\, featuring segments facilitated by law firms Browne Jacobson LLP\, Clifford Chance\, professional services firm KPMG UK\, and tech pioneers Microsoft UK. \nThe workshop takes place from 10.00am-1pm\, with an optional networking lunch at 1pm-2pm. \nWe encourage you to share this invite with others in your organisation who may benefit from attending. \n  \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/winning-over-leaders/
LOCATION:NatWest Group\, Quay Street\, Manchester\, England\, M3 3AP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240904T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T060927
CREATED:20240828T123039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240905T112906Z
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SUMMARY:“S” in ESG Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Let’s discuss how sustainability reporting can be leveraged for the socio-economic background agenda.\n\n\nThis is our third roundtable of the 2023/24 Programme. We recommend members share this with their colleagues working in social sustainability\, corporate social responsibility (CSR)\, corporate reporting and governance\, HR\, and diversity\, equity and inclusion (DEI) teams. \nESG stands for Environmental\, Social\, and Governance. In the context of sustainability agenda\, it is the set of criteria that is used by investors\, companies\, and other stakeholders to assess a company’s sustainability practices beyond the traditional financial metrics. \nSustainability reporting has ramped up over the past decade\, with investors and stakeholders demanding more transparency and accountability for companies’ performance – not just on financial matters but on sustainability / non-financial matters. There is now a plethora of sustainability reporting standards\, including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)\, Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)\, Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)\, Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP)\, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). \nHowever\, companies have tended to be more familiar with environmental and governance-related disclosures\, as opposed to social sustainability disclosures\, given the sequencing of the environmental reporting standards that have come to the fore in recent decades. Reporting standards for social matters have not yet received the same level of attention until in recent years. \nAs more companies are compelled by regulators and governments worldwide to report on social sustainability matters\, we want to help the financial services sector explore the level of maturity and understanding around social sustainability reporting – particularly in areas that could help bolster our shared objective of increasing socio-economic diversity at the very top of organisations: \n  \n\nStrategy: Clear articulation of how the company is progressing on the SEB agenda\nIssue identification: Clear articulation of the issues that matter to employees and stakeholders on socio-economic diversity\nData: Collection of SEB data and how the data is disaggregated (e.g.\, by region / location\, profession\, worker type)\nInternal engagement: How the company is currently engaging with the workforce across different SEB categories\nPolicies & practices: Labour and employment practices that impact disproportionately on low SEB employees\nExternal engagement: Community engagement particularly in deprived areas of the UK.\n\n  \nBy attending this roundtable\, attendees will: \n\nShare with others how sustainability reporting can be leveraged for the SEB agenda\nExplore processes and structures that will help them collect more information and data on employees from low SEB\nLearn how sustainability reporting can help firms formulate a roadmap for identifying gaps in addressing socio-economic diversity.\n\n  \nOur roundtable discussion will be moderated by Barry Murphy\, ESG Tax and Legal Services Leader at PwC. Barry will be joined by the following panelists:  \n\nAmy Thompson\, Social Economist at Citi\nMahima Mitra\, DPhil\, Senior Lecturer in Organisation Studies at Saïd Business School\, University of Oxford\nHenry Philipson\, Marketing & Comms Director at Beringea and President of ESG_VC\nCyrus Suntook\, Sustainability & People Strategy Leader at Accenture\n\nAttendees are welcome to join us for a networking breakfast from 8:30am till 9:00am. The roundtable will start promptly at 9:00am. \nIf you would like to attend this roundtable virtually\, please contact info@progresstogether.co.uk. \nProgress Together is a data controller and processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Act 2018. For full details\, please refer to our privacy notice.
URL:https://www.progresstogether.co.uk/hidden-event/s-in-esg-roundtable/
LOCATION:PwC\, 7 More London Place\, London\, England\, SE1 2RT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Members only
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