Inclusion
We bring together people with diverse backgrounds and ways of thinking, united by a shared goal: helping clients grow their capital by investing in ideas and companies that could shape the future.
Strength in difference, unity in purpose
At Baillie Gifford, we believe that different ways of thinking strengthen us. We build teams with a diverse mix of backgrounds, experiences and ideas to create an engaging and progressive work environment.
Inclusion here means creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong and can do their work. It's about being open, curious and always looking for better ways to collaborate.
We are committed to ensuring that every individual in the firm can thrive and grow based on their talent and experience.
Our People Report
Our People Report gives a real sense of life at Baillie Gifford, from the support we offer to the way we work together every day.
We’re proud of our culture, which is shaped by people who ask questions, challenge assumptions and bring fresh thinking to the table. That’s what helps us make better decisions for our clients... and for each other.
Employee stories
Inclusion takes many forms. In this section, you will find stories from colleagues committed to driving change, building community and helping create a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
Matt Coyle talks mental health and wellbeing
On the importance of supporting mental health and wellbeing through creating an open workplace culture.
Kathrin Hamilton on what inclusion means to her
She explains the value inclusion adds and why we should all feel comfortable calling out certain behaviours.
Gillian Christie on leaving no mind behind
Moving on the conversation around neurodiversity in the workplace from why it matters to how we do it.
Angela Geddes on making your mark
Her experience of a coaching programme equipping women with the skills they need to develop their careers.
Our employee networks
Our employee networks are spaces created by our employees for our employees. While each network has its own aims and objectives around a shared interest or lived experience, they work closely together and with the Inclusion Group to improve our culture.
Reports
Inclusion is an ongoing journey, where we are always trying to do better and be better. You can dig into our inclusion reports here.
Careers
Explore the possibilities of your career and interests when you join us.
Our shared beliefs
Discover what drives us. We share the values that define our thinking, with our commitment to long-term progress shaping our culture.
Important information
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited provides investment management and advisory services to non-UK clients and is authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited is not licensed under the Regulation of Investment Advising, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law, 5755-1995 (the “Advice Law”) and does not carry insurance pursuant to the Advice Law.
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited markets and distributes Baillie Gifford’s range of collective investment schemes to Qualified Clients and Qualified Investors in Israel, as listed in the First Addendum to the Regulation of Investment Advising, Investment Marketing and Portfolio Management Law, 5755-1995 (the “Advice Law”) and in the First Addendum to the Israel Securities Law, 5728-1968 (the “Securities Law”). Detailed disclosure of the collective investment schemes can be found within this website and in the relevant scheme prospectus.
Baillie Gifford Overseas Limited does not provide investment advice. If you are in any doubt about whether an investment is suitable, you should seek independent advice.
No action has been or will be taken in Israel that would permit a public offering or distribution of the Funds mentioned in this website to the public in Israel. This website and the Funds mentioned herein have not been approved by the Israeli Securities Authority (the “ISA”). In addition, the Funds mentioned in this website are not regulated under the provisions of Israel’s Joint Investment Trusts law, 5754-1994 (the “Joint Investment Trusts Law”). This website and the Funds mentioned herein will only be distributed to Israeli residents in reliance on an exemption from any advice or marketing restrictions [in a manner that will not constitute “an offer to the public” under sections 15 and 15a of]/[in reliance on an exemption from the prospectus requirements under] the Israel Securities Law, 5728-1968 (the “Securities Law”) or the Joint Investment Trusts Law, and any guidelines, pronouncements or rulings issued from time to time by the ISA as applicable.