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Championing Diversity in the Workplace

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OUR VALUESSUCCESS STARTS HERE

AMBITION

COLLABORATION

ENERGY

INCLUSIVITY

PROFESSIONALISM

GROWTH

We set ourselves challenging goals and are determined to achieve them.

We work best when we work together.

We thrive on activity and getting things done.

We work to high standards.

We embrace and bring together the best people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

We like to be challenged and have a willingness to learn, innovate and improve.

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We are committed to delivering innovative solutions to a range of technical and business challenges so that our clients can achieve organisational objectives whilst benefiting from diversity of thought. This is what we, at FDM, do each and every day across the globe.

Over the years we have succeeded because of the commitment and drive of our people, who are passionate about delivering professional IT services to some of the world’s most renowned companies. As we continue to expand, so does our network of people who are increasingly diverse in every sense of the word. It is this diversity that forms the foundation of our culture and drives our business forward.

FDM employees represent a huge breadth of cultures, languages and ethnicities. We are strong proponents of social mobility and employ candidates from a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds. Our statistics inarguably reflect our proud commitment to diversity, which in turn enables FDM to assist clients in becoming more diverse. Our key initiatives for women in IT, ex-Forces and military veterans are essential to our business, opening an additional channel of diversity.

The rich culture of diverse people at FDM, coupled with our dedication to delivering above and beyond expectations, is what makes FDM different. We do not simply provide quality services to our clients; we provide these services with added elements of energy, enthusiasm, creativity and variety, unparalleled elsewhere on the market.

Rod Flavell, CEO, FDM Group

LEADING BY EXAMPLE

Our values are part of our DNA. They define the way we work with one another and with our clients, university partners and key stakeholders.

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12+13+12+13+12+13+12+13SUPPORTING OUR CONSULTANTS

Mentoring Programme

The FDM Mentoring Programme matches mentors with a mentee throughout the organisation. This provides a unique opportunity for career development for both parties and helps people, at all stages of their career, to foster new skills and to build relationships with the wider FDM community of Consultants, Trainees, internal staff and clients.

Consultant Peer Support (CPS)

Our CPS network connects Consultants to the FDM Community during their time on-site at our major clients. The dedicated team who make up the CPS network provide assistance with on-boarding and have the knowledge to help new Consultants acclimatise to their new role and company.

Relationship Manager

Each Consultant on-site is assigned to a senior member of FDM staff. The Relationship Manager provides insight and support and allows Consultants to benefit from their considerable commercial experience and technical expertise.

Alumni Network

The Alumni network is made up of the thousands of people who have launched their careers through the FDM programme. It connects a diverse network of talented and successful individuals to share their experiences, knowledge and professional development opportunities from around the world.

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Me+ is a bespoke digital application developed for FDM which allows our Consultants to set themselves goals and structure their careers in line with their aspirations.

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Our people are at the heart of our business. We are committed to supporting them throughout their career journey from their first day with FDM and beyond.

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WOMEN IN IT INITIATIVE

At FDM, we are proud to be leading by example; in order to create a more gender-balanced workforce, we are committed to supporting and encouraging women to pursue a career in IT.

Achievements

Circa 50% of the senior management team at FDM is female

Female staff figures have increased month on month to 26% globally

The FDM everywoman in Technology Awards celebrate and reward outstanding achievement

FDM Female Champions in Europe, North America and Asia act as role models and mentors to other colleagues in the industry worldwide

Part of the Home Office’s ‘Think, Act, Report’ (TAR) initiative to drive greater transparency on gender employment issues

FDM’s ‘Getting Back to Business Programme’ in London and Hong Kong is specifically designed to provide employment opportunities for high-calibre individuals, ideally suited to women who have taken an extended break in their career

Awards

TARGETJobs National Graduate Recruitment Awards 2016 - ‘Diversity Recruitment Award’

Information Age Women in IT Awards 2016 – ‘Advocate of the year’

Information Age Women in IT Awards 2015 – ‘Editor’s Choice’

Computer Weekly 50 Most Influential Women in UK IT 2016 - Sheila Flavell, COO

ENCOURAGING, SUPPORTING AND REWARDING TALENT

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FDM signed the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles (UNWEP) CEO Charter, UK Resource Centre’s CEO Charter, and the Komm mach MINT memorandum, all acknowledging our firm commitment to actively supporting the aim of increasing the participation of women in STEM.

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EX-FORCES AND VETERANS INITIATIVE

Our Ex-Forces Programme (UK) and Veterans Initiative (US) are fundamental to our diversity. We are committed to offering Service Leavers a smooth transition into the corporate world, adding a dimension to FDM that reinforces our efforts to enhance all forms of diversity in the workplace. This adds value to our service offerings, enabling us to provide clients with Consultants that have a higher level of experience, expertise and gravitas.

In the UK, FDM has welcomed 100+ personnel into the FDM community over the past year. Our Ex-Forces Team is committed to helping personnel with their transition from the military to the commercial workplace. Our unique combination of quality training, commercial experience and support from our internal ex-Forces network aims to boost confidence, skills and professional development whilst perfecting the transferable skills they learnt in service.

Global AwardsWe are proud that our commitment to veterans has been recognised within the industry.

2016 Military Times Best for Vets: Employers Winner

2016 CivilianJobs.com Most Valuable Employers (MVE) for Military 2015 Winner

2015 Bronze Employers Recognition Scheme by the Ministry of Defence winner

FDM has enabled us to connect with a new generation of talent both graduates and ex-military.

We look forward to evolving this relationship.

Head of IS, National Grid

ENABLING CHANGE

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46%IT and business pathways

54%Advanced project, programme

and delivery management

Member of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant Supporting Wounded Veterans

British ForcesResettlement Service The White Ensign Association

In order to provide even more Service Leavers with the opportunity to pursue a fulfilling second career in IT and professional services, we have partnered with a number of organisations dedicated to

helping Servicemen and women with their career transition.

FDM’S EX-FORCES PROGRAMME

Services Background

77%

Ex-Forces Training Specialities

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WE’VE EMPLOYED 190+ EX-FORCES PERSONNEL

FROM ALL SERVICES AND RANKS

UK Partnerships

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NATIONALITY AND ETHNICITY

FDM is dedicated to promoting a diverse workforce that reflects our wider society. As an equal opportunity employer, our aim is to build an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds and ethnicities are able to thrive. We have a zero tolerance policy towards discrimination throughout all of our business activity whether this relates to race, nationality, religion, disability, gender, age, sexual orientation or any other such discrimination where an individual may feel marginalised.

INCLUSIVE BY NATURE

* UK FDM Consultants 2016 to date

White/White British Asian/Asian British

Black/Black British Mixed/Mixed British

Arab/Arab British Other

48+27+18+4+2+1AEthnicity 48%

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Given FDM’s commitment to gender equality at work, I’m confident they will provide my organisation with a good mixture of the best

candidates (both male and female) in the future.

Senior Consultant, Hitachi

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OUR WORKFORCE IS COMPRISED OF A BROAD RANGE OFPEOPLE WITH A VARIETY OF BACKGROUNDS

EDUCATION AND SOCIAL MOBILITY

ADVOCATING EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Many of our clients have Corporate Social Responsibility strategies woven throughout their organisations; at FDM we regularly support clients’ own initiatives through the provision of our diverse pool of Consultants. We support the Widening Participation agenda of our university partners by focusing on the attitude and aptitude of the applicants throughout our recruitment process. This inclusive approach to recruitment delivers the diversity that makes up FDM.

We are committed to advocating diversity and are proud of our varied workforce. Our work in this area was recognised at the European Diversity Awards and we look forward to continuing our work in Widening Participation and actively

driving social mobility in business.

Rod Flavell, CEO, FDM Group

13+58+7+9+7+6GENDERNATIONALITIES SOCIAL MOBILITY

nationalities working together as a team at FDM

of FDM’s global workforce are female

26%60+13%

58%

9%7%

7% 6%

* UK FDM Consultants 2016 to date

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With 60+ nationalities and cultures working together as a team, FDM creates and inspires exciting careers that shape our digital future.

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL

OUR PEOPLE

Working for FDM has been fantastic; being a vibrant and culturally diverse company makes for a great working environment and being in a position to help those leaving the military find a second career is extremely satisfying.

Dan Power, Regional Manager, Ex-Forces Programme, UK

I consider FDM to be a fair employer that values their staff and are very attentive to the needs and requirements of their trainees, Consultants and clients.

Isabelle Magaiga, FDM Consultant, Singapore

I chose FDM because of the structure of their programme, the programme options and placement process. FDM has also been very active in employing Women in IT as well as military veterans, which is very important for me.

Lissette Roca, FDM Consultant and Military Veteran, USA

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I feel FDM provides a very open environment where it is easy to find like-minded individuals who want to be part of something great. There is a lot of diversity at FDM which allows for people to communicate and learn more effectively, no matter where you come from.

Sebastiano Faschi, FDM Consultant, USA

During my time in Academy I met an incredible array of people, both in terms of cultures and backgrounds and in turn, I have made friends with so many people from all over the world. The great thing about FDM is that they are incredibly inclusive in the way that they recruit; FDM does not limit how they find great talent.

Zahra Thomas, FDM Alumna, UK

Working for FDM opens doors that would otherwise be inaccessible to people with non-traditional IT backgrounds. The fact that after my training, I would be in a role at one of FDM’s many reputable clients gave me the confidence to take that step.

Ashik Nanji, FDM Consultant, UK

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FDM’S GLOBAL NETWORK

Europe

Africa

APAC

Australia BREAKING BOUNDARIES

EuropeLondonLeedsGlasgowEdinburgh StockholmThe HagueBrusselsFrankfurtLuxembourgZurichParisBelfastDublinCorkLimerick...And more

AmericasNew YorkRestonJersey CityCharlotte Jacksonville NashvilleWashington DCChicagoOmahaDallasLos AngelesToronto MontrealVancouverMedellín...And more

Americas

FDM has 60+ nationalities working together as a team at FDM

Circa 50% of the senior management team at FDM are women

170 university partnerships worldwide

FDM is a strong proponent of social mobility and employs candidates with a range of educational and socioeconomic backgrounds

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BREAKING BOUNDARIES

AsiaHong KongSingaporeBeijingShanghaiGuangzhouTianjin

AfricaJohannesburg

AustraliaSydney

54% of attendees to the FDM assessment centres in the UK are from an ethnic minority background

60% of employees in the US are from an Asian, Black, Hispanic, Latino or mixed ethnicity

Circa 10% of US employees are military veterans

‘Getting Back to Business’ Programme in London and Hong Kong

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Differing experiences

BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Harnessing differencesInnovative ideasCultural

knowledge

Greater learningBreaking down subconscious barriers

of ethnocentrism

Professional growth

Stronger communication

Effective collaboration

Rounded perspectives

Fresh conceptsOpen mindsets

More inclusion

No judgement

Greater awareness

Wider exposure

Better performance

Creating curiosity

Increased creativityInspiring environment

New attitudes

Language skills

New approaches

Developing markets

Sharing expertise More engagement

Improves company cultureIncreased motivation

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BENEFITS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIONWe embrace the differences of each and every one of our employees and use their unique characteristics to make our workforce stronger.

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