HSBC becomes first firm to join ‘Ally’ scheme to support LGBT+ diversity

Friday 25 May 2018

HSBC has become the first firm in the Channel Islands and Isle of Man to adopt a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Plus (LGBT+) ‘Ally’ scheme in order to create a more open, comfortable environment for staff and customers.

Employees who wish to be an LGBT+ Ally will be trained to ensure the working environment at HSBC is inclusive for all their colleagues, regardless of a person’s orientation.

Claire Slonimski, Head of Middle Office, Corporate Banking, explained: “For a business to be effective, its employees need to be absolutely comfortable in their own skin and HSBC prides itself on providing an open, inclusive and supportive environment where everyone feels they can be their true self at work. 

The Ally programme is an important part of this, and we hope that it will create not just a more supportive environment for bank employees, but for its customers and the wider Channel Island and Isle of Man communities too."