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The Game-Changing Impact of Mentoring at SEO London
In the ever-evolving world of professional development, mentoring always stands out as a game-changer for both mentees and mentors. At...
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RECENT NEWS AND STATEMENTS
FIVE things I learned in my first year as a CEO
One year in as SEO London Chief Executive - Nathalie Richards
Thursday, 6 July 2023
SEO LONDON REAL ESTATE PROGRAMME TARGETS 200 STUDENTS FROM A VARIETY OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC BACKGROUNDS
Tristan Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs, and Eastdil Secured are joined by Blackstone and Westbrook Partners as programme sponsors
Changing the level of representation of minority and under-represented groups in the real estate sector remains a priority
SEO London’s ‘Step into Real Estate Programme’ returns for its second year
Friday, 18 November 2022
TWO DECADES AGO, THE SIMPLE NOTION OF DIVERSITY IN THE LONDON WORKPLACE WAS CONSIDERED A FRINGE AREA OF RECRUITMENT
The simple notion of diversity in the London workplace was considered a fringe area of recruitment, indulged in by a handful of American banks in a non-systemic manner, and broadly ignored by non-American firms. Although diverse recruitment is not niche anymore, today it is no longer just about diverse recruitment either, says Andrew Fairbairn.
Thursday, 16 June 2022
TRIO OF LEADING REAL ESTATE FIRMS BACK NEW PROGRAMME TO TACKLE INEQUALITY
Tristan Capital Partners, Goldman Sachs and Eastdil Secured announced as founding supporters for new programme
Wednesday, 2 February 2022
WINDRUSH - 75TH ANNIVERSARY
Remembering the Windrush Generation
Monday, 26 June 2023
ICG INVESTS £3.75m IN NEW EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY AND SOCIAL MOBILITY PROGRAMME
This investment from ICG is a tremendous validation of our mission and work
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
SEO LONDON’S FOUNDER AND CEO CHANGES ROLES
The SEO 1995 alumnus who founded SEO London in 2000 takes the role of executive vice-president at SEO USA
Thursday, 19 May 2022
SEO LONDON ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH MOODY'S CORPORATION
For the first time the programme opens to candidates from Germany and Belgium
Friday, 7 January 2022
LONDON SUMMIT TO INSPIRE NEXT GENERATION OF AFRICAN CARIBBEAN AND BLACK HERITAGE STUDENTS TO THINK BIG AND AIM HIGH IN CAREERS.
The Black Heritage Leadership Summit
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
SEO LONDON ANNOUNCES ITS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
“I’m absolutely delighted to be joining SEO London to help the charity to further its ambitious goal of driving systemic change so that all young people, irrespective of background, can achieve their career potential,” says Nathalie Richards, the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of SEO LONDON.
Sunday, 7 August 2022
SEO LONDON AND BARCLAYS LAUNCH PARTNERSHIP TO HELP GRADUATES FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UK INTO MEANINGFUL JOBS
• 3-year, UK-wide partnership between Barclays and SEO London to help 400 graduates from underrepresented communities into fulfilling employment
• Six-month programme offers personalised support, mentoring, boot camps and Barclays LifeSkills resources
Thursday, 17 March 2022
CITY SOLICITORS HORIZONS PROGRAMME HIGHLY COMMENDED AT PRESTIGIOUS AWARD
We are honoured to announce the City Solicitors Horizons programme has been highly commended at the Law Society Awards
Thursday, 14 October 2021
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RECENT BLOGS AND TESTIMONIALS
SEO LONDON IN THE MEDIA
Tackling Afro-textured hair discrimination at work
CEO Nathalie Richards published a piece on Afro-textured hair discrimination at work.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Virgin Unite's commitment to advancing equality and economic empowerment
CEO Nathalie Richards has been featured in Virgin Unite's latest article to celebrate her success and achievements.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
With DE&I, frontloading change pays off
Bold steps and fresh thinking and what's needed to increase diversity in the private equity sector, says Nathalie Richards, chief exec of SEO London.
Friday, 8 September 2023
Retention: Why employees from underrepresented groups leave and what to do about it
An inclusive recruitment process is the foundation stone for creating a more diverse workforce but firms need to focus on retaining talented people from underrepresented groups too, says Nathalie Richards, CEO of Sponsors for Educational Opportunity (SEO London)
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
Data holding back industry’s efforts to implement social mobility career strategies
Read about SEO London's mention in the Insurance Times
Monday, 13 March 2023
Alternative investment conference aims to break down barriers in banking
Read about AICON 2023 breaking down barriers in the alternative investments industry
Friday, 24 February 2023
More diverse voices at the table will win you more business
Our founder and Sponsors for Educational Opportunity USA vice-president Andrew Fairbairn talks to Arch Insurance International in episode 4 of #PursuingBetterTogether podcast.
Thursday, 25 August 2022
Roundtable: Bridging the Tech Skills Gap: Do You Need More than a Degree?
Taps Mtutu, Head of Corporates, Consulting, Technology and Insurance got featured in Silicon UK's article about bridging the gap in tech.
Tuesday, 7 November 2023
The Schoolyard to the Boardroom: One Woman's Inspirational Journey | Nathalie Richards
Nathalie Richards speaks to 1000 Voices: Black British Social Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, 12 September 2023
The woman creating a path to elite careers for young Black people
As the new CEO of charity SEO London Nathalie Richards is determined to drive social mobility for underrepresented youth
Friday, 11 August 2023
‘I don’t belong here’: tackling the barriers for young people from minority groups entering employment
SEO London's CEO Nathalie Richards wrote a piece for People Management on barriers in employment that people from minority backgrounds face.
Tuesday, 25 April 2023
International Women’s Day: Why a diverse green finance sector is key to delivering a just net-zero transition
Read the partnership between SEO London and Blackstone and how SEO London's programmes help diversify the workforce in the finance sector.
Tuesday, 7 March 2023
Alternative Investment Conference in London Breaks Down Barriers in Banking
In February 2023 SEO London held its first Alternative Investments Conference (AICON). The day will include insights from idnustry leaders, panel talks and networking.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
TRISTAN, GOLDMAN, EASTDIL JOIN TO TACKLE INEQUALITY IN COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
IPE Real Assets magazine publishes a note about our Real Estate programme
Wednesday, 6 April 2022
How nepotism blocks 'huge swathes of talent'
CEO Nathalie Richards speaks about nepotism and how it is a stumbling block to increase diversity.
Tuesday, 31 October 2023
Women in tech – is retention currently more important than hiring?
Women make up a small proportion of the tech sector despite accounting for almost half of the UK workforce – but are efforts to attract more women into the sector a distraction from trying to keep the women the sector already has?
Friday, 8 September 2023
Attracting diversity, new talent, and ambitious young professionals to alternative investment
What can we learn from SEO London’s success in schools, colleges, and career development?
Thursday, 3 August 2023
Tackling inequality: how the Beyond Barriers programme is building carer confidence
Barclays LifeSkills and the Beyond Barriers programme is helping to tackle socioeconomic and racial inequality. Find out how to get started with Barclays LifeSkills, and the ways in which it can help you, or someone you know, to develop employability and money management skills
Friday, 24 March 2023
Preqin First Close February Edition
Preqin First Close is a leading newsletter in the alternative investments industry. Have a read through their February edition and their review on AICON 2023.
Monday, 27 February 2023
Property Week. SEO London kicks off second diversity recruitment programme
Wednesday, 16 November 2022
SEO Lonon in the Media
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