The VOICE blueprint aims to support individuals, managers, and firms in enabling the retention and progression of colleagues from lower socio-economic backgrounds (SEB) in financial services in the United Kingdom (UK). VOICE was created based on extensive input from its key stakeholders: colleagues from lower SEB working in financial services across the UK who participated in our qualitative research. The VOICE blueprint identifies the underlying biases that hinder the retention and progression of colleagues from lower SEB with recommended actions, backed with behavioural science research, that managers, individuals, and businesses can take to bring positive change. It identifies challenges and opportunities and provides recommended actions for five ‘VOICE’ focus areas identified through the study: Voice and Visibility, Open-Mindedness, Inclusion, Chance of Success, and Empowerment.
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