UBS Head of Diversity and Inclusion on Maternity Leave Cuts

The video discusses UBS's Career Comeback program aimed at increasing women in leadership roles by tapping into untapped talent. It highlights the challenges UBS faces in diversity and inclusion, and outlines their strategy to hire, retain, and promote more women. The video also addresses concerns about pay equity, particularly regarding maternity leave, and emphasizes the importance of a culture where employees feel empowered to speak up.

What is the primary goal of the Career Comeback program at UBS?

• To reduce the overall workforce

• To offer financial incentives for returning employees

• To increase the number of women in senior leadership roles

• To provide flexible working hours for all employees

What is the role of the Career Comeback program in UBS's recruitment process?

• It is used only for temporary positions

• It focuses solely on internal promotions

• It replaces the traditional recruitment process

• It legitimizes career breaks and disrupts traditional recruitment

Which of the following is NOT a strategy mentioned by UBS to increase women in leadership roles?

• Promoting more women

• Retaining existing female talent

• Hiring more women

• Offering free childcare services

What is the long-term approach UBS is taking to achieve gender balance at the executive level?

• Reducing the number of male executives

• Focusing on a gradual increase over several years

• Implementing a 50/50 gender balance overnight

• Hiring only female executives

How does UBS address concerns about pay equity related to maternity leave?

• By re-evaluating and improving their processes

• By ignoring the concerns

• By offering additional leave benefits

• By reducing bonuses for all employees

What is UBS's stance on employees raising concerns about workplace issues?

• They ignore it to focus on business goals

• They welcome it as an opportunity for improvement

• They discourage it to maintain harmony

• They only address concerns from senior staff

What is the significance of having multiple channels for employees to voice concerns at UBS?

• It is a formality with no real impact

• It reduces the workload of HR

• It ensures concerns are taken seriously and addressed

• It allows for anonymous complaints