London is the most diverse city in the country. As a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds, the capital brings together people from all walks of life as well as different parts of the globe.
This diversity is one of London’s most important assets and it helps to make the city a more vibrant place to live, work and visit. But too often diverse professionals do not advance as far or as quickly as they should if based solely on merit.
That is why we are excited to launch our partnership with BusinessLDN.
Journi aims to improve the career progression of diverse professionals, with support from allies and businesses. By partnering with BusinessLDN, we will support their members – some of the UK’s most influential companies – in enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) practices within their organisations.
Creating inclusive work environments increases a firm’s social impact and brings various competitive advantages, especially when it comes to recruiting and retaining the best staff. Teams with a genuinely diverse range of voices are less susceptible to groupthink, benefitting from a broad base of knowledge about the perspectives of different customers. Research consistently backs up the business benefits of diversity, from increased innovation to enhanced financial performance.
Many reports, including the Parker Review and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s Paper on diversity and inclusion, have surfaced disparities in representation across various sectors, underlining the urgent need for proactive measures. These findings serve as a call to action, urging businesses to move beyond mere lip service and take concrete steps towards fostering EDI within their organisations.
Achieving meaningful progress requires more than just recognising its importance – it demands deliberate and sustained efforts to embed EDI practices into the fabric of organisational culture. The partnership between Journi and BusinessLDN is positioned to catalyse this process by providing their members with the tools, guidance, and support necessary to drive real change.
Through the Inclusive Leaders Programme, businesses will not only be able to measure their level of inclusion, identify gaps, and refine EDI practices, but will also be empowered to implement effective interventions tailored to their specific needs. This hands-on approach is crucial in bridging the gap between intention and impact, ensuring that equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives translate into measurable outcomes. By equipping businesses with the knowledge and resources to assess their current practices, identify areas for improvement, and take decisive action, the programme enables them to become agents of change within their respective industries.
Furthermore, the collaborative nature of the partnership amplifies its potential impact. By bringing together diverse perspectives and experiences, Journi and BusinessLDN will create a supportive ecosystem where businesses can learn from each other, share successes and challenges, and collectively drive progress towards a more inclusive future.
This partnership signifies a joint commitment to fostering inclusive workplaces and driving positive change in the EDI landscape. We invite BusinessLDN members to join us on this transformative journey.
Together, let’s create a more inclusive future.
Find out more about the Inclusive Leaders Programme on Journi’s Website.