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At BNP Paribas, diversity and inclusion are more than corporate commitments - they are essential ingredients of a thriving health and wellbeing culture. By embracing a wide spectrum of backgrounds, identities, and perspectives, we create an environment where every employee feels seen, heard, and valued. This inclusive mindset fuels collaboration, sparks innovative thinking, and supports the physical, mental, financial and social wellbeing of our people.
Through employee resource groups, inclusive leadership training, and policies that champion equity, we ensure that wellbeing initiatives are accessible and relevant to everyone, fostering a workplace where all members can flourish both personally and professionally.
The BNP Paribas UK Employee Networks are associations recognised by Senior Management to promote equal opportunities, the value of diversity, and inclusive practices across all our businesses in the UK. These networks are open to all employees.
The Ability Network raises awareness of disability related issues in BNP Paribas (including both visible and non-visible disabilities and mental health), promotes equal opportunities and diversity, and provides a forum for dialogue on disability issues. The Ability Network is open to all employees, particularly those interested in learning more about disability, living with a disability, or close to someone with a disability - in or out of the workplace.
The Early Careers Network (ECN) provides support to BNP Paribas employees in the early stages of their careers, engaging them to feel more connected with the business as well as creating a sense of community. It encourages knowledge sharing and supports mobility for employees to better understand the culture of BNP Paribas and how to progress their careers within it, providing a platform to network with peers and senior management that would otherwise be unavailable. ECN is open to all employees, regardless of age, level in the organization, or tenure.
MixCity is BNP Paribas gender equality network. Their aim is to help maximise the potential of both women and men through networking and discussion of diversity issues. MixCity is open to all employees and it strives to provide positive engagement opportunities for both men and women. They also support the BNP Paribas UK gender strategy through promoting their commitment to creating an inclusive environment for all.
The Multicultural Network (MCN) are a group of employees focused on increasing awareness, inspiring all, celebrating our differences and developing practices that promote acceptance and equity. MCN's objective is to recognise and celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of our workforce, clients and communities, providing a forum for collaboration, support, best practice sharing and advocacy.
The Parents and Carers Network (PCN) helps create an effective support infrastructure to working families and seeks to enhance and add to the formal services provided by BNP Paribas. The PCN is pivotal in facilitating culture change by representing the broad range of experiences and needs of working families to management, and being an active participant in creating and delivering tailored solutions. The PCN is open to all employees, regardless of current family status or care responsibilities.
BNP Paribas PRIDE assists in creating a supportive working environment where colleagues, customers and clients from the LGBT+ community feel safe, respected and valued by all. It is committed to assisting the organization with its overall strategic Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) agenda whist supporting our commercial objectives. It achieves this by organising and publicising regular LGBT+ networking events both on and off site; providing confidential support of LGBT+ issues at work; and working with our industry peers to help create strong professional relations and adopt best practices. BNP Paribas PRIDE is open to all staff members regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, including Allies and those seeking to understand more about the issues.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Technology Network aims to improve awareness and scale our diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for underrepresented communities in Technology. It aims to empower underrepresented groups to speak up about obstacles and use evidence-based ideas to increase diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and promote industry best practices. The DEI in Technology Network is open to all employees to join and is committed to creating an inclusive environment to help underrepresented groups to be more visible in the organisation.
To reflect the wide range of religions observed by individuals across BNP Paribas, there is a facility to support individuals seeking time for prayer during working hours. A dedicated contemplation room allows individuals to undertake their religious obligations on-site. They are available to all and can be used for quiet meditation and silent reflection or prayer.
