Financial services must rise to support LGBTQ+ colleagues and create a culture of belonging, writes Matt Cameron
The financial services industry is at a pivotal moment. While it has made strides in fostering diversity, its reputation among LGBTQ+ professionals continues to lag behind its aspirations. A report from LGBT Great, Redefining the Future: LGBTQ+ Talent Attraction and Perception, highlights a key challenge: 40% of Gen Z LGBTQ+ professionals feel industry leaders are ineffective at promoting inclusion. This isn't just a perception problem, it's a talent challenge that could impact the industry's future. The financial services industry has always prided itself on forward-thinking innovati...
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