Belonging, inclusion and diversity at Investec
Our approach to diversity, inclusion and equality
In a high-performance culture, everyone must be able to participate freely. We work to create an environment where it’s easy for people to be themselves. It’s a responsibility we all share.
By focusing on belonging, we aspire for people to feel comfortable in an environment that celebrates their individuality and that of others.
We believe that inclusion recognises multiple types of differences, so everyone has a voice, feels connected and that they belong, while being true to their identity.
Diversity, in our view, goes beyond demographic descriptors. It’s also about identities, cultures, different perspectives and approaches.
A strong sense of belonging is not just a ‘nice-to-have’, it’s a business priority. We are committed to driving inclusive practices through a range of initiatives.
Encouraging our people to have courageous conversations.
Offering a range of learning opportunities for teams, leaders and individuals to support the belonging, inclusion and diversity agenda.
Adopting appropriate guidelines and principles to promote an inclusive workplace.
Forging inclusive relationships with clients, partners and communities.
Tracking our progress internally and externally.
As part of the 'speaking up' priority, our four employee networks inspire and support our people to have courageous conversations:
This network helps us celebrate cultural differences, and create a workplace where everyone feels empowered, regardless of background. Its main aim is to establish a level playing field for the multicultural community to belong and thrive.
This gender-diverse group aims to inspire, empower and support female colleagues in achieving their full potential. It helps to develop and implement inclusive policies and to provide internal and external networking opportunities.
This group works to foster a safe working environment for all colleagues who consider themselves lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other identities. It also provides support for colleagues with family and friends and advocates for equality in the Pride community.
This network nurtures a dialogue among the future leaders of Investec, in order to provoke and engage thinking around diversity and inclusion. It also inspires all colleagues to challenge the status quo.
It’s a continuous effort to make sure we’re mindful of our biases and are consciously inclusive.
Part of our work is to help each other embrace opportunities to grow and thrive.
Partnerships and commitments
Business Disability Forum
Investec Bank is a proud member of the Business Disability Forum.
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BYP Network
Our partnership with BYP Network connects Black professionals with opportunities in financial services, promoting inclusion and recognising diverse perspectives.
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Disability Confident
We are recognised as a Disability Confident Committed employer and therefore candidates with a disability can apply for a live vacancy via the Disability Confident Scheme.
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Inclusive Employers
To help embed everyday inclusion at Investec, we are members of Inclusive Employers.
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Race at Work Charter
To make sure that ethnic minority colleagues are represented at all levels in our organisation, we have signed BiTC’s Race at Work Charter.
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Women in Finance Charter
We're committed to promoting greater gender diversity in the workplace. As part of this, we have signed the HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter.
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We stand against antisemitism
Hatred and discrimination have no place in our society. Investec adopts in full the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism, in line with many leading institutions in the UK and around the world.
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