Post by Kiwi Frontline on Mar 18, 2016 17:07:16 GMT 12
BANK DEVELOPS MAORI LEADERS
Two years ago, ASB Bank recognised its staff who identified as Maori were under-represented in its workforce and in management roles. This awareness led to a small but strong group of Maori leaders within the bank conceiving a programme to encourage diversity and inclusion.
The Whakaterehia Maori Acceleration Programme, run in partnership with Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development) and now in its second year, is aimed at supercharging the development of Maori managers and aspiring managers.
Angela Busby, ASB Securities Principal, says they wanted to create a programme that would develop a strong, vibrant and supportive Maori whanau within the bank, and a Maori talent pipeline to generate greater competition for senior roles and attract more Maori to the industry….
m.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11607907
Two years ago, ASB Bank recognised its staff who identified as Maori were under-represented in its workforce and in management roles. This awareness led to a small but strong group of Maori leaders within the bank conceiving a programme to encourage diversity and inclusion.
The Whakaterehia Maori Acceleration Programme, run in partnership with Te Puni Kokiri (Ministry of Maori Development) and now in its second year, is aimed at supercharging the development of Maori managers and aspiring managers.
Angela Busby, ASB Securities Principal, says they wanted to create a programme that would develop a strong, vibrant and supportive Maori whanau within the bank, and a Maori talent pipeline to generate greater competition for senior roles and attract more Maori to the industry….
m.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11607907