What Is The Industry Doing To Promote Diversity In The Workforce And The Marketplace?
The securities industry is committed to maintaining a discrimination-free workplace where everyone and anyone can succeed on his or her merits. In the marketplace, changing demographic trends have clearly demonstrated the business case for diversity. Securities firms must establish and support diversity programs in the workplace and the marketplace if they are to succeed. An SIA survey (http://www.sia.com/diversity_resource_guide/pdf/FinalSurveyReport2003. pdf) shows that firms are establishing diversity programs and developing tools to identify qualified minority/female candidates for open positions and training programs.
