Inclusion and diversity guidance launched
The pack includes practical steps that individuals and teams can take to make improvements to the working culture, diversity, and inclusivity of their finance departments. It includes step-by-step guidance and real-life examples from NHS organisations across the country.
The document has four categories:
- Creating a diverse workforce
- Maintaining an inclusive environment
- Demonstrating inclusive leadership
- Training and development ideas.
The document includes an abundance of actions that colleagues working at all levels in finance can take forward. With links to the FFF Towards Excellence accreditation process, the document should make it easier for teams to work through the inclusion and diversity focused items in all three levels of the accreditation, while bringing colleagues together in an engaging and rewarding way.
Edward John (pictured), director of operational finance at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, and FFF programme lead for inclusion and diversity, says in the foreword: ‘Hopefully, we have provided you with a catalyst for a conversation in your teams that will yield real positive action. It is really important to kick start conversations and to provide a safe place for those conversations to happen in an open and honest way. Addressing cultural challenges in the workplace can be a heavy subject to tackle, so encourage humour and enjoyment throughout the process, which will have rewarding and powerful outcomes.’
• Download the resource pack here
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