New Push to Reframe DEI in London Shifts Away from Diversity
A new study aims to reframe the global debate surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion in the City of London by focusing less on demographics and more on hiring people with diverse experiences.
The report, published on Monday by the Diversity Project — which focuses on inclusion in the UK's investment and savings industry — shows that having a wider variety of perspectives, backgrounds and skills can boost performances of investment teams.
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