Reduced inequalities
Inclusion and diversity starts with our own organization
“An inclusive environment is central to our purpose. We want to foster an inclusive and diverse culture that not only reflects the communities we operate in but also creates diverse thinking.”
Our target*
One of our core areas of focus has been improving gender parity across teams with our goal to:
1. Increase women bankers to 30% by 2030 globally
How we are delivering on our pledge
We listen carefully to our employees’ views and experiences - whilst benchmarking ourselves and keeping abreast of industry best practice - to create programmes to improve inclusion & diversity at DC Advisory.
Creating an inclusive culture
Creating open forums for discussion, collaboration, and action through our international affinity groups.
Changing the face of our industry
Partnering with skills and education organisations that improve access to financial services.
Measuring our inclusion & diversity
Gathering insight from our annual International Employee Survey to understand employee inclusion & diversity.
Increasing minority representation
Working with our recruiters to increase or understand how to increase applications from diverse candidates, to ensure we represent the societies in which we operate in.
Our international affinity groups
As part of our commitment to wellbeing and inclusion, DC Advisory has five international affinity groups – building connections and shaping the future of the business to ensure an equitable experience across our offices, for everyone.
DC ROSE
DC ROSE
DC ROSE is our international affinity group for LGBTQIA+ employees and allies. The community provides a secure space with support and resources, and a forum for discussion to recommend business changes to senior leadership to maintain an LGBTQIA+ friendly culture.
DC BRIDGE
DC BRIDGE
DC BRIDGE is our international network for ethnic minority employees and allies. The community provides secure space with support and resources, and a forum for discussions around the topics impacting our employees from ethnic minority backgrounds.
DC GOLD
DC GOLD
DC GOLD is our international women bankers’ network. This is an international networking forum, responsible for discussing experiences and consulting with senior leadership on company policies and procedures to deliver an equitable DC experience for all.
DC BLU
DC BLU
DC BLU is our international business partners’ network - who play a critical role in the success of our business. The group provides an opportunity to exchange best practice, experiences and ultimately ensure an equitable experience for all DC employees – irrespective of role or remit.
DC OPAL
DC OPAL
DC OPAL is our international affinity group focused on the retention and acquisition of talent from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. The purpose of the group is to build an inclusive international community for our employees from diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
Latest reduced inequalities activity
DC Advisory UK partners with education and social-mobility charity Future Frontiers
DC Advisory UK partners with education and social-mobility charity Future Frontiers
22 volunteers from across our team each supported a young person 1:1 for a total of up to 6 hours of online coaching. During this period, coaches provided young people with an invaluable space to explore their interests, discover inspiring careers and plan their next steps.
Read about the full partnership here >
DC Advisory announces partnership with Out in Finance - A network of LGBTQ+ professionals in the financial services industry
DC Advisory announces partnership with Out in Finance - A network of LGBTQ+ professionals in the financial services industry
The partnership, facilitated by DC Advisory’s international LGBTQIA+ group, DC ROSE, is part of DC Advisory’s wider commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal 10: Reducing Inequalities, and the firm’s mission to create an authentically inclusive workplace with reduced barriers to entry.
Read the full press release here >
DC Advisory UK announces partnership with female-focussed angel network, Angel Academe
DC Advisory UK announces partnership with female-focussed angel network, Angel Academe
The partnership, facilitated by DC Advisory’s international female banker network, DC GOLD, represents DC Advisory’s continued commitment to reducing inequalities across the UK investment and deal-making marketplace.
Read the full press release here >
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