In 2020, the Robert Walters Group appointed Pearn Kandola to conduct a global review of our ED&I policies and practices, and recommend improvements across all areas of our strategy. Taking swift action on these recommendations, the Group has already made swift progress, completing the following initial steps:

• Creating a Group-wide ED&I council for employees and management to discuss topical issues and ensure that we are listening to the diverse needs of our people
• Implementing an inclusive leadership training programme for all directors and above, including our Operating Board
• Rolling out ED&I manager training as part of the Group’s manager training programme
   

Having now completed these important foundational actions, the Group has appointed VERCIDA Consulting, leading inclusion management experts, as its global ED&I strategic partner. Led by Dan Robertson, the VERCIDA Consulting team will help us drive our ED&I strategy forward, with a particular focus on developing internal expertise through training and education, and driving best-in-class service for clients, as we work to better promote diverse hiring practices and deliver advisory services.

In 2021, the Robert Walters Group announced the appointment of Coral Bamgboye as the permanent Global Head of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, to support our ongoing commitment to a working environment that promotes inclusion, dignity and respect for all.