AmTrust’s Challis on embedding inclusion in the HR life cycle
Helen Challis, group head of HR at AmTrust International, reflects on diversity efforts in the past decade and why inclusion initiatives must be meaningful and results oriented.
When I moved to insurance from banking in 2014, the lack of diversity was obvious.
As one of my priorities, I ensured that I focused on rectifying our diversity, equity
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