Key Takeaways:
- Senior leaders from Encompass Corporation, Capgemini, and abrdn participate in a Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) panel discussion on improving workplace diversity and inclusion.
- The panel emphasizes the need for initiatives focused on training, progression opportunities, and support to foster a more inclusive working environment.
- Participants highlight the importance of diversity and inclusion in driving business strategy and growth.
- Encompass Corporation emphasizes the need for the FinTech industry to attract diverse talent and take tangible action to bridge the skills gap.
- SFE acknowledges the progress made in building an inclusive workforce in Scotland’s financial services industry and highlights the importance of continued efforts for positive change.
Senior leaders from Encompass Corporation, Capgemini, and abrdn came together at a panel event organized by Scottish Financial Enterprise (SFE) to discuss the significance of workplace diversity and inclusion. The panelists stressed the need for increased initiatives focused on fostering inclusivity, offering training, providing progression opportunities, and offering support. They also shared their own experiences and advice on creating more inclusive working environments, highlighting how diversity and inclusion can fuel business strategy and growth.
The distinguished participants in the panel included Ashton Montgomery-Norris, Senior Customer Success Manager at Encompass Corporation; Laura Dodds, Senior Consultant at Capgemini Invent; and Heather Inglis, Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at abrdn. The event was hosted by Jayne Currie, SFE’s Director of Membership Services.
Stuart Aird, Director of Talent & HR for Encompass Corporation, expressed the importance of the panel discussion, stating, “It was excellent for Encompass’ values and experiences to be voiced on the panel. We were pleased to join industry leaders in discussing ways to drive further positive change across key UK industries in terms of inclusivity. Prioritizing diversity and inclusion is essential for creating an environment that promotes equal opportunities, open conversation, and encourages innovation, creativity, and long-term progress. The FinTech industry, in particular, should take tangible action to attract diverse talent, fostering fresh ideas and bridging the prevailing skills gap.”
Aird added that it is time for businesses and the government to collaborate in effecting change, providing opportunities for individuals who may otherwise not have the chance to realize their ambitions. As the UK strives to maintain its position as a global financial hub, initiatives should be implemented to boost workplace diversity, ultimately driving business growth as emerging technologies continue to develop and FinTech gains prominence.
Jayne Currie, Director of Membership Services for Scottish Financial Enterprise, acknowledged the importance of the event in advancing inclusivity within Scotland’s financial services industry. While acknowledging the significant progress made in recent years, Currie stressed the need for continued efforts and events like this to inform best practices and drive further positive change.
The panel discussion was followed by a Q&A session, providing attendees with the opportunity to delve deeper into the perspectives and insights shared by the panelists.
About Encompass Corporation
Encompass Corporation enables firms to accelerate revenue, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure consistent compliance through dynamic Know Your Customer (KYC) process automation. Their award-winning platform, extensive data connections, and industry expertise empower clients to create and maintain real-time digital risk profiles for their business relationships.
Encompass serves leading global banks and financial institutions, including members of the Wolfsberg Group. The company has formed strategic alliances with trusted data, technology, and consulting partners, enabling seamless integration into existing workflows and systems.
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