RSM accelerates diversity and inclusion agenda with appointment of D&I manager
Leading audit, tax and consulting firm RSM is stepping up its diversity and inclusion (D&I) agenda by appointing Sandra Myers-Edwards as its D&I manager. The role marks a continued commitment by RSM in creating an inclusive talent pool which reflects the values of the organisation.
The firm operates a number of policies to promote diversity, inclusion and belonging and are members of independent programmes designed to help achieve best practice and inform the relationships with the people who enable its success. These include:
- A commitment to ensure everyone can bring their whole self to work
- A Disability Confident employer, a commitment to promoting, shaping and celebrating better business performance for disabled people.
- Membership of the Race at Work Charter with Business in the Community as well as a Stonewall Champion.
- RSM Respect employee networks, including Empower, our BAME network, our BEN Group, our Faith network, our LGBT+ network and a soon to be launched Family First Group.
Commenting on her appointment, Sandra Myers-Edwards, diversity and inclusion manager at RSM, said: ‘I’m delighted to take on a role that sits at the very centre of RSM’s ambitions for the future. The last year in particular has shone a light on the importance of diversity, wellbeing and inclusion, and all employees of RSM have the untapped potential to contribute to these initiatives. Through my role I will ensure they are given the opportunity and support they need.
‘The business benefits of attracting, recruiting and retaining a diverse talent pool shouldn’t be surprising. My role presents a great opportunity for me to enhance and move the firm along its journey by working alongside my colleagues across the business.
‘This is a strategic approach by RSM, which will create a consistent approach to our existing efforts, and also serve to boost the significant work the firm has already done within the space.’
Hannah Catchpool, partner and national head of inclusion at RSM, said: ‘We’re fully committed to creating a culture in which diversity, inclusion and equality of opportunity are actively promoted. Sandra’s appointment will strengthen the efforts already underway and I look forward to working with her to develop our strategic D&I initiatives.’
