My lived experience: working flexibly whilst pregnant
AMI Senior Policy Adviser Stacy Penn discusses her experience of the benefits of working flexibly whilst pregnant…
Everyone is welcome in the mortgage industry, and everyone should be able to be their true selves every day. Our future depends on this.
Andrew Montlake, Founder of Coreco and Chairman of the AMI Board
AMI Senior Policy Adviser Stacy Penn discusses her experience of the benefits of working flexibly whilst pregnant…
We need to talk about diversity – what does it mean and how does it apply to the recruitment and retention process? Read on for some great advice…
PRIDE in financial advice – a joint webinar hosted by SJP and the Openwork Partnership on how advisers can best engage with LGBTQ+ prospects and clients…
The report shares the results of the extensive survey, conducted in July 2021, of people’s perceptions and lived experiences of diversity, inclusion and equity in the mortgage industry. It will give you an insight into how inclusive our sector is currently and highlights simple actions that we can all take to make a change individually, as well as more structural changes required at firm level.
Our work doesn’t stop with the publication of this report. We will continue to listen, share and work with the industry to drive positive change, to ensure that everyone within the industry feels that they belong, that bad behaviour is banished and that the mortgage sector is a fair and enjoyable place to work.
We have collated a range of tools and resources from across the industry to support you in your D&I journey, whatever stage of your career. Here you will find policies, guides, research and useful external content links that you can share with your employees, employers and colleagues. Many of these resources are currently in use by leading names in the industry, whose commitment to improving D&I across the sector led them to share their policies and procedures as examples of best practice. Click on the links below to view more.
We have recently developed a range of factsheets to help you understand the many types of diversities that exist, the obstacles facing people and what you can do to help make the workplace a safe and rewarding environment, whether as a colleague or leader.
We believe that fostering diversity and inclusion is not just a goal, but a journey we embark on together. Our Lunch and Learn sessions are designed to create an open and engaging space where we can explore, discuss, and learn about various aspects of diversity and inclusion. Through interactive sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and expert insights, we aim to cultivate a workplace culture that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusion, and promotes mutual respect.
We have a range of webinars, resources and learning & development opportunities to help you in your D&I journey.
The business case for making Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) a core strand of your business strategy is clear: companies with stronger gender and ethnic diversity outperform their competitors (McKinsey, 2017), and when employees ‘think their organisation is committed to and supportive of diversity, and they feel included’, their ability to innovate increases dramatically (Deloitte, 2013).
But what steps can modern business leaders take to build inclusive work environments, and reap the benefits of a truly diverse workforce? Our journey at AMI began with our D&I Viewpoint Report, which led to a broad range of actionable recommendations for business leaders and industry professionals alike to consider. But we knew our work couldn’t stop there. So to follow on from this, we have created a D&I Leadership hub, to gather together the latest thought leadership and actionable ideas to embed D&I principles into your business strategy.
Leaders at all levels determine the culture of an organisation, whether they are senior leaders and board members determining strategy or first line managers leading a team. Everything you say and do in a leadership position influences how employees behave in the workplace and therefore your role is critical.”
Frank Starling, Founder & CEO of Variety Pack
Knowing where to start when considering how to improve D&I outcomes and practices within your business can be a daunting prospect. To help you get started, we have extracted the key questions and action points from the AMI Viewpoint report to gather everything in one place.
This ‘cheat sheet’ represents a wide-reaching set of practical steps you can take in key areas such as complaints reporting, recruitment and retention, supporting those with caring responsibilities, data gathering and responding to issues, and much more.
Hear the real stories of some of the leaders in UK Financial Services today, interviewed by Alison Houghton Corfield, National Relationship Director at Master Private finance.
How did they become successful, and what advice do they have for those who are just starting out?
Find out…