Unleash Your True Identity: Express Yourself Freely
Santander UK is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where all employees feel they belong and are supported to succeed. The financial institution is fostering a culture that promotes allyship at all levels, with a special focus on supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Duke Dayal, the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Sponsor of Santander's LGBTQ+ people network Embrace, has been at the forefront of these efforts. For over a year, Dayal has been leading the Embrace Network, which focuses on a range of initiatives aimed at promoting inclusivity. These include gender-neutral WCs, lobbying for equal marriage, and supporting transition support for employees.
The Embrace Network also organises education campaigns, awareness events, and supports local communities. In fact, Santander's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is so strong that they are sponsoring the Milton Keynes Pride Festival for the second time this year. This sponsorship is a demonstration of their dedication to the city and their desire to celebrate inclusivity.
Dayal has learned a lot about the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community and is looking forward to the opening of Unity Place next year, a new space dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Santander's approach to diversity and inclusion extends beyond the LGBTQ+ community. Their core values champion inclusivity for their people and the communities they are part of. They encourage their people to be their true authentic selves and support them in doing so.
This support is evident in initiatives like the 17th Euros from your salary programme and the 16th Euros from your salary contest. These programmes are focused on diversity and inclusion and responsible banking, providing opportunities for employees to make a positive impact.
Santander's efforts towards inclusivity have not gone unnoticed. They have received numerous awards for their approach to mental health and wellbeing, disability, and carer support. They have also been recognised in Stonewall's Workplace Equality Index, The Times Top 50 for Women, and the Social Mobility Employer Index.
TJ Richards, National Embrace Co-Chair at Santander, discusses the importance of 'doing something' for Pride and the initiatives taken by Santander's Embrace Network. Richards emphasises that Santander's culture promotes respectful curiosity and encourages their people to build deeper connections with those around them.
In conclusion, Santander UK is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and allyship, with a special focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community. Their efforts towards diversity and inclusion have been recognised both within and outside the industry, and they continue to strive for a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
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