FF15 2020 Research Paper Diversity and Inclusion
One continuum, however, is the contribution and progress that both men and women make to our evolving sector which makes up 10% of the jobs across the globe. When people were in full lockdown I think humanity realised how important it is to get together, whether that’s with relatives or friends, as part of an interest group or activity, a company conference or a global exhibition like IMEX. These social and commercial interactions bring joy, knowledge and recognition. While these can be mirrored online, they cannot replicate the interaction or emotion of being side by side. Our survey was timely and thanks to IMEX Group drew responses from across Europe, USA, UK and Asia, thereby giving a truly global perspective. The findings are incredibly interesting, and I hope will inform and inspire you to continue to positively change how we all work together for the better. I hope you enjoy. Fay
One continuum, however, is the contribution and progress that both men and women make to our evolving sector which makes up 10% of the jobs across
the globe.
When people were in full lockdown I think humanity realised how important it is to get together, whether that’s with relatives or friends, as part of an interest group or activity, a company conference or a global exhibition like IMEX. These social and commercial interactions bring joy, knowledge and recognition. While these can be mirrored online, they cannot replicate the interaction or emotion of being side by side.
Our survey was timely and thanks to IMEX Group drew responses from across Europe, USA, UK and Asia, thereby giving a truly global perspective.
The findings are incredibly interesting, and I hope will inform and inspire you to continue to positively change how we all work together for the better.
I hope you enjoy.
Fay
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GABBY AUSTEN BROWNE, Founder, Diversity Ally
Soon, reporting requirements relating to
ethnicity and reaching diversity targets will be
non-negotiables. The research conducted and
shared in this paper highlights we still have some
way to go with regards to diversity overall. By
participating in and sharing this research, we now
have a place to start from, to build, grow and
improve. “What gets measured, gets improved”
A review on race in the workplace found that
tackling the racial disparities in the UK labour
market could result in an annual economic boost
worth £24bn to the UK Economy. So, its’ time to
become consciously inclusive. now more than
ever. It’s good for humanity and it’s good for
business.
The events sector is a vibrant and exciting sector
that contributes greatly to the British Brand at
home and abroad. However, it is not a diverse
sector and does not reflect the impressive multiculturalism
of the British population. Career paths
to entry are too narrow, particularly excluding
the young ethnically diverse populations of our
cities. And once you are within the sector, the
career progression to executive level favours
a white middle-class man. 2020 is a time to
commence change and develop new pathways;
Such as those introduced by the Fast Forward 15
programme. #timeforchange…
MARK RICHES, Industry Investor and Advisor
MADOLYN GROVE, Events Director at Hearst
This survey shines a light on the alarming
statistics we are aware of but often overlook. It
is our challenge as sector leaders to take action,
champion change and effectively re-shape the
industry to support workers from all backgrounds
to reflect a broader community, equal rights and
gender parity, particularly at senior management
level to pave the way for more diverse future
leaders.
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