#Beem networks plus#

The ultimate goal of the scholarship is to increase the population of Black African/African-Caribbean staff at the Bank.

#Beem networks plus#

The network secured funding of a scholarship that provides financial support of £30,000 plus summer internships over the three year course of university studies. The network identified under-representation of this group within the Bank workforce.

The design of a new scholarship for students from Black or Mixed African or Caribbean backgrounds.And BEEM’s work was recognised with the network being shortlisted for the Public Sector Network of the Year in 2015 and the Employee Network Group of the Year in 2016.īelow I list the practical change initiatives that had had the most impact for our organisation: This has been possible given the team effort involving the BEEM network, HR, senior management and the many others who have helped contribute to greater BAME diversity at the Bank. Walking through the corridors of the Bank today I feel immensely proud to have led the BEEM network over a period where the organisation has achieved greater diversity and greater recognition of the benefits of diversity. We also work with senior management to design initiatives that empower our BAME colleagues and support the recruitment and progression of the very best BAME staff. The network holds events to celebrate key dates such as Chinese New Year, Diwali and Black History Month. The network’s four pillars are inclusion, empowerment, outreach and the celebration of diversity. those outside the Bank perceive the Bank is inclusive and empowering for ethnic minorities.BAME staff are empowered in their roles and that the Bank will help them develop, progress and realise their potential in their Bank career.the Bank celebrates the cultural diversity of its staff.all staff feel fully included in the Bank family.That is why four years ago I co-founded the Bank of England Ethnic Minority (BEEM) staff network, and I have led the network as co-chair until recently. Over time BAME representation in the Bank increased, but there was a need to think about improving and harnessing BAME diversity more effectively. When I first started working at the Bank 20 years ago, there were few people like me at work and very little was said and done about diversity. BAME power can be enhanced not just through the actions of BAME individuals themselves, but just as importantly by the actions of everyone within the workplace. I am from a BAME background and I feel passionately about BAME empowerment.īut what does BAME empowerment actually mean? It means the empowerment of BAME individuals to be themselves, made possible by creating an inclusive and accepting environment. BAME stands for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic.