Supporting diversity is the right thing to do, and it's also the smart thing to do.
Nurturing a people-first, diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace creates an environment where everyone can thrive, supports innovation and results in more effective decision making. It ultimately helps us to provide our clients with the best possible service. This is why Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) is a central theme and is at the core of our People Principles, driving how we work with our people and making sure we recruit and retain the best talent. We are proud of how far we've come on our DEI journey, but also recognise that we are not done yet, and continue to learn and improve further. Our DEI Steering Group is supported by our four thriving, people-led networks who work together to lead a whole range of initatives and events - view our timeline above to see some of the key ones. The greatest measure of our success in this space is what we're told by our people. We're proud that our people feel that LCP is a warm, welcoming and supportive environment to work in. Watch our video to find out how LCP strives to build an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and see below for more information on our journey.
You can also see an update on all the great work we've done over 2023 here.
2024 and beyond
This year, we are taking a step back to review our approach to DEI at LCP - looking at what is working well, and challenging ourselves to continue to further develop our initiatives and focus on the areas that most need support. To do this, we have brought in a dedicated DEI specialist and have been working closely with our Networks, DEI leadership and LCP's Board and looking at how to make the most of the data our people have shared with us. You can read more about our purpose, vision and strategic priorities in our refreshed DEI policy. We have also been working on articulating our long-term ambitions and are pleased to have now published our first ethnicity pay gap report. You can read more in our latest pay gap report.