The report by UK Finance – a trade body for the financial services sector - sets out how the financial sector can work to remove non-inclusive language commonly found within the technology and cybersecurity sectors. UK Finance Report on Language in Technology and Cybersecurity The use of non-inclusive language is a sensitive, broad and complex topic and covers both the language used in social settings with friends and family and the language used within the workplace.” Conversely, when used negatively it can also create and reinforce barriers and feelings of alienation. “Language is one of the most important tools we have as individuals and when used well, it can create a common understanding and feeling of belonging. Despite UK Finance releasing its guide two years ago setting out how the financial sector can remove non-inclusive language commonly found within the tech and cybersecurity sectors, its recommendations have recently made headlines again after the Tory MP, Nigel Mills reportedly said, “ You’d think bank bosses would have their focus on the country’s economy rather than this woke nonsense”.
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