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An exceptionally interesting article by Forbes (2022) on how leaders can be courageous trailblazers in such uncertain times.

They mention that those who are passionate and committed are necessary for moving forward and reaping the benefits of a truly inclusive workplace.

To move forward effectively, inclusive leaders have multiple paths for consideration.

1.) Choose to ride the turbulent waves of uncertainty, understanding that workplace dynamics are still occurring despite challenges.

2.) Take thoughtful, positive actions towards creating more inclusion, knowing seeds are necessary for longer-term impact.

To ensure accountability for leadership and encourage the creation of an inclusive workplace, trailblazers must possess the guts to stand out for what is right. Reviewing the rules, procedures, and available documents is an approach that should be used since it will help identify when the organisation or its leaders are out of alignment.

Read the article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/simonemorris/2023/04/30/two-ways-inclusive-leaders-can-be-courageous-trailblazers-during-uncertain-times/?sh=feb4add56861

Two Ways Inclusive Leaders Can Be Courageous Trailblazers During Uncertain Times True trailblazers are well needed in organizations to keep inclusion front and center despite challenging circumstances that fuel exhaustion and consideration to take an easier path. This article showcases two ways inclusive leaders can lead the way during uncertain times.

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Resolving burnout often requires changes at the job, team, or organisational level.

But you can also take steps toward recovery and prevention on your own: Prioritize your health, shift your perspective to determine which aspects of your situation are fixed and which can be changed, reduce exposure to the most stressful activities and relationships, and seek out helpful interpersonal connections.​

Read here: https://hbr.org/2015/04/how-to-overcome-burnout-and-stay-motivated​

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In the past, financial services leadership primarily involved overseeing finances and operations.

But today, that's changing - modern financial services leaders are now focused on the customer experience and creating a more inclusive workplace.

Leaders in the financial services industry are leveraging technology to provide more personalized customer service, ensure compliance with regulations, and create more effective strategies for managing risk.

They’re also working to build a more diverse and equitable work environment by encouraging collaboration and promoting employee development.

The industry is transforming rapidly and it’s up to leaders to make sure they’re keeping up with the changes.

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As the financial services industry continues to evolve, so do the ways in which companies empower their employees.

In recent years, there has been a growing trend towards offering employees more flexibility and opportunities for growth within their organisations. Financial services companies are no exception to this trend, as they recognize the importance of investing in their employees in order to stay competitive.

Many companies are offering a range of benefits to their employees, such as flexible work arrangements, professional development opportunities, and comprehensive health and wellness programs. This not only helps employees feel more valued and supported, but it also leads to better job satisfaction and improved overall performance.

Moreover, companies in the financial services industry are increasingly adopting innovative technologies to streamline operations and provide better services to customers. This includes implementing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions, which can help employees work more efficiently and effectively.

Overall, it's clear that financial services companies are taking steps to empower their employees and create a workplace culture that supports growth and innovation. By investing in their workforce, these companies are not only benefiting their employees but also staying ahead of the competition in a rapidly evolving industry.

While the financial service industry is taking steps to be more empowering and inclusive, there are still leaps and bounds to go. S & P Global wrote an article about empowering the next generation.

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Pathways to Leadership: Empowering the next generation of powerful women in banking During the past 20 years that American Banker has honored The Most Powerful Women in Banking™, we’ve witnessed positive changes in how the industry perceives and addresses diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

A very interesting article from Forbes discusses diversity and ageism, to be specific.

Forbes describes talent as being overlooked across the age spectrum whenever age is wrongly used to determine eligibility.

Ageism is a significant challenge that many companies face, and it can limit the diversity of their workforce.

𝗧𝗼 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲, 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁:

Raise awareness of ageism and its impact on employees and the organisation.

Review recruitment and hiring practices to ensure they are not perpetuating ageism.

Provide equal opportunities for professional development and career growth, regardless of age.

Celebrate and recognise the value and contributions of all employees, regardless of age.

Create a culture that values diversity and recognises the benefits of having a multi-generational workforce.

By implementing these strategies, companies can combat ageism and promote diversity, leading to a more successful and inclusive organisation.

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Does Your Company’s Diversity, Equity And Inclusion Strategy Include This Critical Element? This simple consideration could easily answer the cry for talent.

An interesting article by Forbes (2023) that touches on 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽.

Forbes states the mark of a good leader is how they show up each day. How leaders respond to stressful situations and challenging times.

They go on to describe 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆.

1.) Always be true to your values.
2.) Adopt a growth mindset.
3.) Allow yourself to be challenged.

Read the article here:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2023/01/31/your-leadership-identity-matters/?sh=7f95af1c7f5a

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀?

Council Post: Your Leadership Identity Matters The way that leaders perceive themselves, as well as how their teams perceive them, is vital to building strong relationships.

The World Economic Forum describes diversity as a catalyst for bringing in new ideas and acts as a pathway to unlocking creativity.

The more an organisation is open to perspectives from people of different backgrounds, the more creative and resilient it becomes.

Diversity not only improves performance but also creates positive friction that enhances deliberation and upends conformity.

The World Economic Forum had a few CEOs write about how diversity is important to them.

1.) Diversity feeds a curious mind
2.) Diversity is not an option but a must
3.) Diversity leads to richer ideas and solutions
4.) Diversity is crucial to a company's growth

Read the article here: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/11/why-diversity-within-your-organization-matters/

fts global is helping to create a culture of inclusion in financial services.

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Why diversity within your organization matters. It can be challenging for businesses to implement diversity from within, but if they do it right, it improves resilience and creativity for finding solutions.

Every organization benefits from coaching in terms of sustaining success, inclusivity, expansion, and transformation.

During the past 50 years, Gallup has conducted studies on employee engagement. Through this study, Gallup has concluded that employees who are engaged create vastly more than those who are not. This applies to various industries, business sizes, and economic environments.

In order to help people understand themselves and others better, fts global focuses on coaching. This approach enables people to unlock innovation, increase engagement, and sustain success in organizations.

Read more: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/285674/improve-employee-engagement-workplace.aspx

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Accenture's (2021) description of agility is excellent.

"The ability to continue to perform while transforming. We had to deliver despite adverse situations while becoming more agile. The crisis equipped us to be able to make the right calls at the appropriate times, intervene when necessary, and let the teams work wherever they are empowered to work."

Visit this link to read the article: https://www.accenture.com/us-en/blogs/business-functions-blog/why-is-agility-so-important-for-finance-teams

Change and transformation are unavoidable in the financial sector.

Our team at fts global has observed that change is exceedingly tough for us as humans.

Via the Henka Methodology, fts global specifically assists the financial sector in easing this shift.

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Why is Agility so Important for Finance Teams | Accenture Accenture’s Aneel Delawalla discusses the crisis sentiment and how finance organizations can improve agility. Read more.

Leadership is a critical component of achieving success in the Financial Services Industry. Check out our Leadership Programmes to learn how to create the right atmosphere and harness the collective power of your team.

As it was International Women's Day on the 8th of March, we thought it was only fitting to share an article from Forbes that sheds light on how the financial services industry can accelerate diversity initiatives.

Forbes (2022) describes the uptake of the promotion of gender diversity and inclusion agendas as slow. While they are slow, more and more organisations are waking up and recognising the true value of a diverse workforce.

They describe financial institutions needing to commit to building more diverse and inclusive environments by adopting certain strategies to speed up progress.

Some of these strategies included:

1.) Amplifying women's voices.
2.) Building a flexible and supportive culture.
3.) To secure buy-in from leadership.

Read the article here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/04/07/how-the-financial-services-industry-can-accelerate-diversity-initiatives/?sh=780f3b3b2943

At fts global, we believe that to become truly inclusive, organisations need to develop a coaching culture.

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𝗛𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

The World Economic Forum stated in their Global Gender Gap Report that female talent in finance is still one of the most untapped resources. According to this report, there are only around 6% of women in senior positions.

These numbers are concerning, that is why it is imperative for organisations to consider creating more diverse environments, training, development and mentorship opportunities geared specifically towards women.

Organisations are starting to wake up to the change that is needed to amplify women in leadership.

How have you seen organisations implementing women empowerment in companies?

fts global is helping financial services clients to truly become sustainable and performant through training their leaders to embrace and demonstrate inclusive behaviours.

The financial services industry is undergoing a transformative shift.

Gone are the days when a leader simply directed their team what to do and expected to get results.

Now, as the industry shifts from reactive to proactive modes of operation, leaders have taken on a different role: that of innovator, collaborator, and inspirer.

Leadership within the financial services industry has become about helping others see the potential in new ideas and turn them into reality. Leaders must carefully evaluate the current landscape, identify key opportunities for improvement, and create a culture of innovation with their teams.

They must also act as catalysts for change—bridging gaps between disparate groups or stakeholders and enabling collaboration through trust-building and value-based communication.

It's no longer enough for leaders in financial services to just understand how their industry works; they must be able to inspire those around them to help build a better future together.

fts global is helping organisations in the financial services industry to create a culture of innovation with their teams.

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The move towards a four-day work week over the last few months throughout the world has been met with positive feedback. Looking at the financial sector specifically, it has been noted that firms that can implement a 32-hour work week will have an increase in productivity, and efficiency as well as an increased state of employee wellbeing.

Finextra (2022) also mentions that the promise of a flexible workweek is a drawing card for new talent and it also increases the retention of current employees. This feedback is so interesting because there has been a struggle to retain talent in the financial industry for years.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟰-𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸?

Read the article here:
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For and against a four-day work week: How will the financial sector fare? British economist, John Maynard Keynes, predicted in 1930 that successive generations would enjoy mo...

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The disruption of the financial and professional service industries is huge and accelerating. And it requires a new type of leadership to thrive and win. From Big Data to Fintech to Globalisation, the world is full of threats and opportunities.

Leaders of today are answering the call to reimagine financial services amidst a rapidly changing, digital world. They recognise the need to move beyond traditional practices and are embracing new technologies and ideas to stay ahead of the curve.

By investing in infrastructure, strategies, and skills, their aim is to make future-ready organisations that can thrive in a challenging environment.

fts global is helping to equip the financial services industry with the skills to move forward with this transformation.

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