Hymans Robertson Joins GAIN to Champion Neuroinclusion and Diversity

London, 12 June 2024 – The Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment, and Neurodiversity (GAIN) is delighted to welcome Hymans Robertson as our newest member. Renowned for their unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), Hymans Robertson joins GAIN in a shared mission to radically improve the employment prospects of neurodivergent individuals.

Through joining GAIN, Hymans Robertson’s commitment to DEI as a strategic imperative is further embedded ensuring every employee and candidate has the support and resources they need to succeed.

GAIN and Hymans Robertson are delighted to work together to support a growing number of neurodivergent colleagues, in order to achieve neuroinclusion. The firm's Neurodiversity Network Group is a testament to this commitment, offering monthly support meetups, a working group, and regular open meetings to foster ongoing dialogue and support.

Liselle Appleby, Supervisory Board Member at GAIN, says:

“We are thrilled to welcome Hymans Robertson to our community. Their commitment to equity and inclusion is inspiring, and we look forward to supporting them in creating a truly neuroinclusive environment. Together, we can achieve remarkable progress in fostering a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.”

Commenting on Hymans Robertson joining GAIN, Gill Tait, People Director and Partner, Hymans Robertson says:

“We are delighted to be partnering with GAIN to benefit from their expert advice and experience. This will help us to build a truly inclusive environment for our current, and future, neurodivergent employees. We look forward to working with them to make a difference in our firm, our industry and together build better futures."

Together with GAIN, Hymans Robertson's commitment to DEI and neuroinclusion sets a powerful example in the industry, paving the way for a more inclusive future where every individual can reach their full potential.

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About GAIN

GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment, and Neurodiversity) is dedicated to sparking an industry-owned and industry-led radical improvement in the employment prospects of neurodivergent people within the insurance, investment, and related financial services sectors. We provide industry-specific support, advice, and guidance to help companies develop neuroinclusive policies and practices, fostering a more inclusive and supportive workplace.

For follow-up questions, comments or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Liselle Appleby, Communications & Marketing Lead, GAIN

07866 718701 liselle@gaintogether.org

GAIN Unveils Ambitious Three-Year Strategy to Transform Neurodiversity in the Insurance and Investment Industry

London 9th May 2024 - GAIN (Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity) announces the launch of its new three-year strategy and business plan aimed at revolutionising the employment prospects for neurodivergent individuals within the insurance and investment sector. The unveiling of this strategic roadmap marks a significant milestone in GAIN's mission to foster neuroinclusion and create a more diverse and equitable workplace environment.

The launch event, on the 9th of May at the Old Bailey will feature a keynote speech from Sir Robert Buckland, KC KBE, MP, who is the Honorary President of GAIN and author of the independent Buckland Review of Autism Employment. He will share insights into the wider national context for neurodivergent employment and underscore the significance of neuroinclusion in driving business success. Sir Robert is also expected to highlight the importance of collaboration and partnership in driving meaningful change and advancing the cause of neurodiversity inclusion.

Francis McGee, Executive Chair of GAIN will emphasize GAIN’s commitment to transforming the industry for neurodivergent individuals. "The launch of our strategic roadmap signifies a pivotal moment in reshaping the employment landscape for neurodivergent individuals within the insurance and investment sector. With the support of our 43 corporate members and their 100,000+ employees we're charting a course towards a workplace that is not only more diverse but also truly equitable. This strategy underscores our dedication to creating opportunities that empower neurodiverse talent and drive innovation and productivity within our industry."

Barbara Schonhofer MBE, Founder of GAIN shares, ‘The organisation's growth since its inception in 2021 has been remarkable. This shows the compelling nature of our mission to empower neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. Through this industry owned and led initiative we can foster a culture of neuroinclusion that benefits individuals and businesses alike.”

The three-year strategy and business plan outlined by GAIN are organised around four key themes:

Building Belief: Through education and awareness-raising initiatives, GAIN aims to grow its community and promote the business benefits of neuroinclusion.

Harnessing Expertise: GAIN will leverage the expertise of its panel of service providers and community members to offer practical solutions and support to its members.

Creating Neuroinclusive Workspaces: GAIN will develop tools and resources to help members build neuroinclusive workspaces and establish best practices within the industry.

Growing Talent Streams: GAIN will focus on nurturing talent pipelines for the industry by supporting education leavers, individuals returning to work, and those transitioning into new career paths.

GAIN also sets out for discussion a framework for measuring progress and change over the implementation of the plan. This includes the pace of attracting new talent to the industry and closing gaps between the workplace experiences and career outcomes of neurodivergent people and others in the workplace.

Laurie Edmans CBE, Founder and Co-Chair of GAIN emphasizes, “Our industry is leading the way towards neuroinclusion through the radical transformation of the employment prospects of neurodivergent people. We’ve fostered a shared belief that neuroinclusion at work is not just a good thing to do, but also a good thing for business. This three-year strategy takes the next steps towards tangible change.”

GAIN invites interested parties to join its community and contribute to the advancement of neurodiversity inclusion in the insurance and investment sector. By becoming members, sponsors, individuals, and organisations can play a crucial role in shaping the future of the industry.

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View the Executive Summary video and full document at Strategy Summary | Gain Together Member

For follow-up questions, comments or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Liselle Appleby, Communications & Marketing Lead, GAIN

07866 718701 liselle@gaintogether.org

Sackers signs up to GAIN

London, 02 May 2024 - Sackers announced today that it has become a corporate member of the Group for Autism, Insurance, Investment and Neurodiversity (GAIN), as a further demonstration of its commitment to ED&I.  It is only the second law firm to do so.

Sackers is looking forward to working with GAIN to help make its office and working practices more neuro-inclusive and benefiting from GAIN’s industry specific support, advice and guidance.  As a first step, GAIN will undertake an assessment to benchmark Sackers against similar sized organisations, including conducting bespoke surveys and reviewing communications.

Sackers is also encouraging both neurodivergent staff and allies to become individual members of GAIN to access the full range of information, activities and networking opportunities that being a member of the GAIN community offers.

David Saunders, Senior Partner of Sackers, said, “Sackers has a long tradition of championing diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We want all our staff to excel.  Our membership of GAIN is an important step in enhancing our support for neurodivergent colleagues and industry partners.  Making Sackers as neuroinclusive a place to work and meet as possible will benefit us and our clients.”

Liselle Appleby, Supervisory Member of GAIN states, “We are delighted to welcome Sackers as the latest corporate member of GAIN.  As a market leader in the pensions and retirement savings industry, Sackers is committed to investing in a neuroinclusive culture encompassing universal design principles that will benefit employees, clients, and the business as a whole.”

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For follow-up questions, comments or to arrange an interview, please contact:

Liselle Appleby, Communications & Marketing Lead, GAIN

07866 718701 liselle@gaintogether.org