Bloomberg Named Second Most Inclusive Employer in the UK

Bloomberg, the global business and financial information and news leader, has been ranked second in the 2019/20 Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List, in recognition of its continued dedication to workplace diversity.

This definitive list recognizes the most inclusive UK-based employers, who promote best practices across all strands of diversity and inclusion — including age, disability, gender, LGBTQ+, race, faith & religion.

The Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers List is a dynamic and comprehensive resource that honours those organizations that lead in all aspects of diversity, inclusion and fairness across the workplace and community. Compiled by a dedicated panel of judges, featured organizations demonstrated their ability to embed robust diversity practices across a range of topics, including recruitment, training and progression.

Bloomberg’s efforts are led by the organization’s leadership, driven by its Chairman, Peter T. Grauer. He holds business heads accountable for driving change in order to attract, retain and develop the best people around the world, thereby helping the company succeed in everything it does. Through regular reviews of their diversity plans, he ensures there is an organization-wide focus on mapping progress towards goals related to the recruitment, development and retention of diverse talent.

“In today’s global search for talent, we need to do more to attract and retain people across all dimensions. Not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes complete business sense. Strong, diverse teams help us innovate, execute and succeed in a highly competitive global environment,” said Bloomberg Chairman Peter Grauer.

“I’m proud to champion our holistic approach and broader company efforts to build a truly inclusive workplace environment for all. Inclusion isn’t just about how diverse our colleagues are at Bloomberg; it’s about how we treat everyone when they are here. It’s about small acts of understanding, performed every day at every level.”

Bloomberg offers a range of initiatives to support and retain a diverse workforce including talent reviews, mentorship programs, inclusive recruitment practices, manager training, and business-led initiatives. For example, Bloomberg’s Inclusion Dialogue Series fosters greater collaboration internally between teams by helping to facilitate more authentic conversations about difficult topics.

Bloomberg’s commitment to diversity extends beyond the confines of the organisation. The company actively leverages its unique platform through technology and media to provide thought leadership and act as a catalyst for change across financial services and beyond. For example, Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index (GEI) tracks the financial performance of companies committed to advancing women in the workplace globally through public disclosure of gender-related data.

Speaking at the Inclusive Companies Awards, Paul Sesay CEO and Founder of Inclusive Companies said, “This list presents the very best of UK companies who are integrating an inclusive culture right from the top of their organizations – No one size fits all, and the breadth of initiatives is a reminder of the importance in innovation and diversity… the Top 50 represents the ripple effect all the organizations are making, not only on their own people but in society as a whole.”

To view the full list of Inclusive Employers for 2019/20, visit https://www.inclusivecompanies.co.uk/inclusivetop50/2019rankings/.

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