Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds drive innovation and excellence. Embracing diversity goes beyond fulfilling a commitment; it is integral to our success. We actively promote an inclusive environment where every individual feels heard, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique strengths.
At Cozy Boom, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not just a policy; it's ingrained in the very fabric of our organization. From our founding Charter, we've embraced the philosophy that partnership thrives when diverse teams collaborate. We recognize that the strength of our decisions lies in the richness of perspectives, a belief underscored by the process of 'creative abrasion' central to our partnership approach.
Creative abrasion, integral to our business ethos, is born from the diverse perspectives, skills, experiences, and backgrounds that define our workforce. We believe that fostering a culture of inclusion cultivates creative abrasion, propelling us toward our mission of creating lasting, positive impact for all stakeholders.
Our commitment is twofold: to attract employees with a broad spectrum of perspectives, skills, and backgrounds, and to nurture an inclusive work environment where every voice is valued. We believe that this inclusive approach not only empowers individuals to share their opinions but also fosters a culture where active listening and understanding diverse viewpoints are paramount.
At Cozy Boom, diversity and inclusion aren't just initiatives; they're the cornerstones of our success, driving innovation, collaboration, and the achievement of shared goals. We are dedicated to ensuring that our workforce is reflective of the diverse world we operate in, embracing differences as catalysts for growth and progress.
Our Employee Networks
Our Diversity & Inclusion Working Group, founded in 2019 and subsequently elevated to a committee in 2020, spearheads these efforts. Over the years, our employee networks have flourished, becoming vibrant communities that champion various initiatives. These initiatives provide every Cozy Boom employee with the opportunity to build meaningful connections across the organization and gain invaluable insights from diverse perspectives.
As of January 2023, our employee networks boast a collective membership exceeding 600, marking a remarkable 50% increase since 2021. This growth reflects the dedication of our teams to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone's voice is not only heard but celebrated.
Our current employee networks encompass:
- The Women's Network
- The Black Network
- The Pride Network
- The Parents Network
- The Boots & Rucks Network
External Diversity & Inclusion initiatives supported by Cozy Boom
10,000 Black Interns
10,000 Black Interns offers internships to Black students across the UK to help kick start their career in investment management. 200 of the industry’s leading players are participating as a way to source a more diverse group of talent for the long-term.
www.100blackinterns.com
ACP
American Corporate Partners (ACP) is a US-based nonprofit organization focused on helping returning veterans and active duty spouses find their next careers through one-on-one year-long mentoring, networking, and online career advice.
www.acp-usa.org
Advance
Advance is the leading business association for gender equality in Switzerland, committed to increasing the share of women in management in Swiss-based companies.
weadvance.ch
Girls Who Invest
Girls Who Invest is a US-based non-for-profit that is working to bring more female investment professionals into the asset management industry through an intensive skills-based summer training. Girls Who Invest also provides an online training program and paid summer internship programs with partnering asset managers.
www.girlswhoinvest.org
High Water Women
High Water Women is an organization founded in 2005 by women in the hedge fund and investment industries with a focus on providing enriched educational opportunities for low-income youth and the economic empowerment of women and children.
www.highwaterwomen.org
Him For Her
Him For Her is a not-for-profit venture aimed at accelerating diversity on for-profit boards. The organization engages leading “Hims” to introduce the world’s most talented “Hers” to corporate board service. Since its founding in May 2018, Him For Her has made hundreds of valuable introductions to board-ready women.
www.himforher.org
Level 20
Level 20 is a European-based non-for-profit organization that aims to promote and improve gender diversity in the private equity industry. Level 20's goal is for women to hold at least 20% of senior positions in the European private equity industry. In 2015, when the organization was founded, women occupied only around 5% of these positions.
www.level20.org
LGBT Great
LGBT Great is a global membership organisation specialist in developing LGBT+ diversity and inclusion within the investment and savings industry.
www.lgbtgreat.com
Out Investors
Out Investors is a global network for LGBTQ+ investment professionals/firms with amission to make the direct investing industry more welcoming for LGBTQ+ individuals.
www.outinvestors.com
Pathways to Higher Education
Pathways to Higher Education is a Philippines-based organization focused on equipping high potential but financially underprivileged students with the necessary academic and soft skills to become ethical and discerning leaders.
www.ateneo.edu/socdev/pathways
Stonewall
Stonewall is a UK-based organization that works with institutions to create inclusive and accepting cultures, to ensure institutions understand and value the huge benefits brought to them by LGBTQ+ people, and to empower institutions as advocates and agents of positive change.
www.stonewall.org.uk
Toigo Foundation
The Toigo Foundation aims to foster the career advancement and increased leadership of underrepresented talent by creating mechanisms for greater inclusion from the classroom to the boardroom.
toigofoundation.org
Windsor Fellowship
The Windsor Fellowship identifies disadvantaged students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds across the UK and provides career guidance and development skills with the help of intensive training sessions, internships and career mentoring.
www.windsor-fellowship.org