Diversity and inclusion strategies – shortcomings and solutions

The Financial Conduct Authority has conducted a review into how financial services firms approach diversity and inclusion. On our website, we look at the shortcomings that were identified and what should be done moving forward to achieve meaningful change. These learnings benefit employers in all sectors.

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About Alison Weatherhead

Alison supports and advises clients on the full range of human resource queries and acts for clients in employment tribunals and judicial mediations, predominantly for employers. Her experience in tribunals includes advising on unfair dismissal, disability discrimination claims, whistleblowing claims and unlawful deductions from wages.

About Christopher Seymour

Christopher is an associate in Dentons' People, Reward and Mobility team, focusing on UK employment law. He has experience in both contentious and non-contentious areas of employment law, ranging from advisory and transactional matters through to tribunal litigation.

About Sarah Jackman

Sarah specializes in employment law and is counsel in Dentons' Glasgow office. With extensive in-house experience in the financial services sector, she is a trusted advisor to many of our high-profile clients. Known for aligning her legal advice with clients' business priorities and culture, Sarah often acts as an extension of in-house legal and HR teams. Her background in banking gives her a deep understanding of HR's role in regulatory matters, allowing her to advise on both contentious and non-contentious issues – particularly those related to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime. Sarah is also a frequent speaker at client events and has a keen interest in employee wellbeing. In 2024, she was selected as an inaugural member of our Shadow Executive Team.