Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
DE&I at Hanover
Building a culture of belonging where every voice matters and diversity drives our success.
Hanover’s Commitment
DE&I is Part of Our DNA
We’re committed to promoting a long-term diverse, equitable and inclusive culture in everything we do, ensuring everyone is treated equally and safe to be their authentic selves.
People are at the heart of our business. By placing DE&I alongside our company goals and initiatives, we’re able to drive change and advocate for all members of our team. We know there is always work to be done. We aim to foster an ever-changing, ever-improving environment.
Built on DE&I Values
Hanover’s Core Beliefs
Diversity, Equity AND Inclusion
Inclusion is more than bringing together a diverse mix of people. It means making space for every voice and ensuring each person feels genuinely welcomed.
Inclusion is for ALL
We’re dedicated to cultivating a culture of belonging that empowers every voice. Inclusion isn’t a separate initiative for us – it’s the foundation of our culture, creating tangible value that aligns with our core business goals.
Thriving Together
An inclusive culture allows everyone to grow and thrive, encouraging personal and collective success – which benefits us all.
Continuous Process
DE&I is integral to everything we do in our business AND in society. It pushes us to continuously improve, evolve and embed inclusivity into every aspect of our work.
Accountability
We are ALL accountable for the DE&I agenda. We share the responsibility across every level, ensuring it remains a core commitment for employees and leaders.
Role Modelling
Embracing self-awareness and vulnerability maximises our potential and uplifts those around us, setting an example for others to follow.
Menopause
We’re committed to supporting employees through every career stage. Our Menopause Policy provides financial support to staff, as well as workshops that break the taboo around menopause. We’re also signed up to the Menopause Workplace Pledge with Wellbeing of Women.
As part of our focus on menopause in the workplace, we’ve created a practical guide for businesses.
Race & Ethnicity
Hanover has a DE&I Ambassador to drive all objectives. We also participate in the 10,000 Black Interns initiative, a programme addressing the underrepresentation of black talent by offering paid work experience to young black people. Through this, we strive to increase representation and build an inclusive workforce.
Reciprocal Mentorship Programme
This programme fosters two-way learning, encouraging professional growth, knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Participants learn new skills, expand their network, enhance self-confidence and gain crucial support for career transitions. This initiative has been thriving for over two years, and has scored a remarkable 4.4/5 in feedback.
Employee Resource Group
Our DE&I Social Club meets quarterly, covering topics like neurodiversity, psychological safety, ageism and more. Open to all our employees, these sessions aim to facilitate meaningful conversations, raise awareness and develop practical strategies for a truly inclusive workplace.
Educational Events
Hanover hosts regular educational sessions, from interactive webinars like “Hear Me Roar”, which boldly confronts gender bias, to client-led DE&I talks. We also celebrate diversity with events for the LGBTQIA+ community, Hispanic heritage month, men’s health awareness and more. These initiatives ensure alignment between our words and actions, reinforcing an inclusive organisational culture.
The Diversity Project
We proudly partner with The Diversity Project, advocating for a truly diverse and inclusive culture within the investments and savings industry. This initiative promotes inclusivity across all levels and professions, including fund managers and asset owners. Because when you have a wider range of perspectives, you get better ideas and stronger results.
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