Diversity andinclusion has become a key element within the culture of our organisation focused around various angles defined as Business Resource Groups: Women, Able, Ben, Hola, Pride, Veterans.
A Chief Diversity Officer was also appointed on a group level in 2020 reporting directly to the CEO. A number of events are held throughout the year on a group level but also locally by the Luxembourg D&I local chapter to ensure that employees can participate, exchange and relate. Specific events organised by FT Luxembourg were:
- A transgender person testifying about her journey andintegration back into the workplace
- Gay Moms talk: their journey to becoming mothers •Seminar for International Women’s’ Day: open discussion with a Deloitte Partner, Real Estate Leader on her personal success story andgender diversity best practices
- Black History Month – viewing of a documentary named Dark Girls
- Celebration of Diversity Days 2019 in collaboration with DLA Piper:
- Emotional intelligence workshop
- Art Exhibition around the D&I topic oRelease of 100 multi-coloured balloons (recyclable) with D&I messages on them
- Conversation with Gerard van Gemert, a children’s book writer and his way to incorporate D&I messages into his writings.
- Voluntary work with Tricentenaire organisation in Luxembourg
- Virtual Lunch & Learn about Mindfulness in Times of Uncertainty - Tips and Tricks to stay resilient, delivered by a local professional (positive psychologist)
- Interview with a film maker and discover LGBT+ stories
- Female leadership session to connect senior female professionals and female leaders to share experience
- Hosting an industry wide “Lean in” event in our offices for 60 participants
- Having a stand for D&I at our Franklin Templeton Brand “Reach For Better” promotion in Luxembourg to advocate the subject and the committee’s purpose
- Unconscious Bias training across the firm
- Global CEO is female and a passionate active supporter of D&I activities
