Diversity and Inclusion

Progress Together was established in 2020 after HM Treasury and the Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) commissioned the City of London Corporation to lead an independent taskforce looking at improving socio-economic diversity at senior levels in UK financial and professional services.

The taskforce conducted hundreds of roundtables and interviews, consulted extensive literature, and engaged firms at various stages of the socio-economic diversity journey. As a result, an independent membership body Progress Together was created.

The Jersey Employment Trust (JET) was formed in 2002, with the aim of making employment and vocational training more accessible to people with disabilities. Jersey Finance works in partnership with JET to raise awareness about the charity and to offer Jersey financial services firms an opportunity to work with JET and its clients.

Our Members tell us that having continued access to a varied talent pool helps to create a diverse cultural environment that can foster creativity and innovation. We hope our partnership with JET encourages the finance industry to further engage in broader discussions around employment strategies concerning accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusivity on-Island. These are essential factors when considering our Island’s future workforce and sustainable practices.