MOODY ’ S CORPORATION
From mental health to race and
gender , there are many dimensions to diversity and inclusion The importance of DE & I cannot be overstated . It ' s not only good for the bottom line , but it also helps companies hire better employees who can see different perspectives and ideas . Moody ' s is setting an example by making sure its employees feel valued and included , no matter their background or identity . " We ’ re focused on being innovative in our approach to diversity , equity and inclusion . We want to engage people in ways that are timely , accessible and impactful . As an integrated risk assessment firm , our actions are guided by data : what ' s working , what ' s not working , what our people are talking about and what they ’ re interested in ," stated DK Bartley .
As one example , the role of neurodiversity in the workplace is becoming more and more critical , as companies realise that people with autism spectrum disorder ( ASD ) bring a unique set of skills . One can note that even some of the most talented names in history were on the autism spectrum , from land surveyor Benjamin Banneker to piano prodigy Thomas Wiggins .
In order to tap into this potential , it ' s essential for companies to start thinking about how they can make their workplace more neurodiverse . For Moody ’ s , this is about hiring the best talent and creating an environment where people from different backgrounds and with varying disabilities feel comfortable , accepted and confident in using their skills to the best of their ability . This principle also applies in fintech , where everyone should be able to excel and achieve their full potential .
DK BARTLEY
TITLE : CHIEF DIVERSITY , EQUITY & INCLUSION OFFICER
INDUSTRY : FINANCIAL SERVICES LOCATION : NEW YORK CITY
DK Bartley is currently CDO
- Chief Diversity , Equity & Inclusion Officer at Moody ’ s - and responsible for accelerating DE & I as a business imperative at the company globally through internal and external initiatives .
He has advanced inclusion efforts at Moody ' s through industry-leading programming and greater transparency via the human capital data that the company shares .
Moody ’ s has received numerous DE & I awards and recognition - a trend that has continued under his leadership . Previously , he was SVP & Head of
Diversity & Inclusion for Dentsu International , where he managed talent solutions for their largest clients , including American Express , P & G , and LVMH .
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