Colleague Networks

enabling all our colleagues to thrive

• We believe that our health has an important impact on our ability to do our best work
• We believe that people with mental and physical health conditions, disabilities, and neurodivergences make a valuable contribution to our business
• We believe everyone should be able to bring their whole selves to work
• We believe that when our health changes, we may have additional needs
• We believe the best people to advise on how to support people  with additional needs are those with lived experiences.

Advocating for Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Instructors and Military Families 

• We believe that people leaving the military have a huge amount to offer organisations in terms of their transferrable skills to excel in their chosen career path
• We believe in supporting ex-Armed Forces personnel in the transition between military and civilian employment
• We believe that those who serve or have served should be treated fairly and not disadvantaged in any way.

working together towards gender equality

• Our aim is to create an environment in which people of all backgrounds, cultures, ethnicity and genders can feel comfortable and work together in achieving their full professional potential
• We believe all genders should feel they have the same opportunities to develop and progress
• We believe all colleagues can drive positive change and help to break down any unfair barriers faced at work
• We believe that true equality will only be achieved when we work together to identify those barriers and redesign the workplace for people of all genders to thrive

championing intergenerational working

• We believe that we shouldn't make assumptions and stereotypes based on age
• We believe that people have very different priorities and development needs depending on their age. We aim to collaborate to address the unique needs and goals of different generations
• We believe that by working together we can support those needs across the lifespan of colleagues’ careers, from early to those more tenured
• We believe that we have a huge amount to gain from attracting and retaining people from all generations and that people from different generations can benefit from working together more effectively.

championing allyship for LGBTQ+ people

• We believe that homophobia and transphobia aren’t acceptable – at work, in public or at home
• We believe that everyone has the right to love who they love and express their gender in the way that feels most authentic to them. And that when we come to work, even if we live in a place or culture that is less accepting, we are in a welcoming and supportive environment
• We believe that feeling free to express our sexual orientation and gender identity at work positively impacts how we feel. And when we feel good, we’re happy, productive and engaged in the success of our people and business
• We believe in the power of active allyship with LGBTQ+ individuals and topics that impact our community. Feeling that support is fundamental to feeling safe and appreciated for who we are.

celebrating the differences that cultural diversity brings

• We believe in equality for all and that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions and a stronger company culture. Everyone's voice matters
• We believe everyone should be able to be their true selves at work
• We champion equal opportunities and work to ensure that all employees have access to the same resources and opportunities for advancement
• We believe that welcoming everyone and having more allies and advocates to support our mission will accelerate a culturally, racially, and ethnically diverse abrdn
• We believe that true equality will only be achieved when people of all races and ethnicities work together to celebrate the differences brought from cultural diversity