EY the latest firm to sign on to Women in Finance Charter

Signatories pledge to promote greater gender diversity within their organisation by; supporting the progression of women into senior roles by focusing on the executive pipeline, setting their own internal targets, and publicly reporting on progress.

Suzanne Robinson, EY Partner in Leeds and partner ambassador for the company’s Women’s Network said: “As a signatory to the charter, we join arms with other organisations to help build a more balanced industry for the future.

“United in purpose, the charter brings focus, direction and accountability to help drive real change across financial services.

“We welcome the opportunity to share our own best practice and to learn from others to accelerate gender equity. Organisations that live and breathe diversity and inclusion know the positive impact it has on business performance; it delivers competitive advantage. Creating an inclusive environment where everyone can achieve their potential remains firmly front and centre of our business strategy.”

EY said it employs a number of initiatives to help accelerate gender equity in the workplace, such as leadership training to challenge unconscious bias and formal sponsorship programmes. It also runs CareerWatch for high potential women and BME talent, and enabling flexible working at every level of the organisation.