'Paving the way' for a new City culture: Diversity champions react to Schroders' flexible working overhaul

Praise for firm's approach to remote working

Lauren Mason
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Schroders' landmark decision to permanently adopt a flexible working policy will set a precedent for other firms to follow suit in the near future, according to diversity spokespeople in the asset management industry, who believe the culture of the City has "already been changed" as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.

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