ABCC
Annual Dinner and Awards 2018
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Top award for accountants who focused on diversity and inclusion
An accountancy firm who was commended for its diversity and inclusion efforts, picked up the top gong at the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) annual dinner and awards. Mazars won ‘Outstanding Diversity and Inclusion’ award (sponsored by South and City College Birmingham) and overall ‘Business of the Year’ award (sponsored by West Midlands Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association) at the event, held at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham. The firm was commended for prioritising and embedding diversity and inclusion into its processes, which included appointing a diversity and inclusion leader to refine and implement a national strategy.
‘The quality of entries for the awards has been of an exceptional standard’
Mazars has implemented a pilot ‘return-to-
work’ programme for senior women, signed up to the HM Treasury’s ‘Women in Finance Charter’ and ABCC’s ‘Diversity in Leadership’ pledge. The firm’s commitment to diversity has
produced positive results. Its entry level offers to women increased to 45 per cent in 2018, from 41 per cent in 2017. And in 2018 offers to black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) candidates increased to 35 per cent, compared to 24 per cent in 2017. The firm has also been ranked in the Social
Mobility Foundation’s top 20 employers in the UK taking the most action on social mobility. Qasim Majid, president of the ABCC, said:
“The quality of entries for the awards has been of an exceptional standard, and reflects the diverse business community that runs throughout Greater Birmingham. “Mazars are well-deserved winners and role
models for the business community, as to how action in business practice can result in tremendous results for diversity and inclusion. “They serve has a clear example of how
diversity and inclusion can be at the heart of business agenda, and when done right, can make an enormous impact.” Other winners at the awards included Rosie
Ginday from Miss Macaroon and Dee Kundi from VWV, who were both recipients of ‘Business Woman of the Year’ award (sponsored by Aston University). Nursery group Sandhills Group picked up
‘Outstanding SME Business of the Year’ award (sponsored by Mazars). The business was set up in 2005 by husband and wife duo Dalbir Basra and Harcharan Basra, who now manage six nurseries across the West Midlands.
48 CHAMBERLINK December 2018/January 2019 Photography by Marc Kirsten
Everyone’s a winner: All the winners from this year’s event The nursery group is rated ‘Outstanding’ by
OFSTED, employs 170 people and has further expansion plans earmarked for next year. Winner of the ‘Outstanding Start-Up Business
of the Year’ award (sponsored by Love Your Postcode) went to The HR Dept – Bham NE & SW. This firm was set up by serial networker Omar
Rashid, who has made good use of social media and attended more than 100 networking events to expand his network and grow his personal brand. Mr Rashid’s hard work on his personal brand
has brought him a number of high profile clients in little under a year, and he has plans to expand and grow his client base further.
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