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IMMEDIATE RELEASE: London, UK \u2014 23 April 2026 \u2014 Faith@Work UK and\u00a0Religious Freedom & Business Foundation<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

EY UK hosted the Faith@Work Annual Summit 2026 at its Canary Wharf headquarters on Monday, as the firm was recognised as the UK\u2019s most faith-friendly workplace among the Big Four. The event convened senior leaders from business, government, academia, and faith communities to examine how faith inclusion is shaping modern workplaces\u2014and how it can help guide the future of work in an era of artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

REDI Index Recognises Cross-Sector Leadership<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A central feature of the summit was the 2026 UK Faith-Friendly Workplace \u2018REDI<\/a>\u2019 Index Awards, recognising organisations that are setting the benchmark for faith inclusion across industries.<\/p>\n\n\n

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This year\u2019s honourees reflect a clear trend: faith inclusion is no longer confined to a single sector but is being embedded across the UK economy. Award recipients included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AWE \u2014 Top in UK Government Sector
Baringa \u2014 Top in UK Management Consulting
EY UK \u2014 Top among UK Big Four
John Lewis Partnership \u2014 Top in UK Retail
NATS \u2014 Top in UK Aviation Industry
Nationwide \u2014 Top in UK Financial Services
OVO Energy \u2014 Top in UK Energy Sector
Thames Water \u2014 Top in UK Utilities<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, these organisations demonstrate how faith-friendly practices are contributing to employee wellbeing, retention, innovation, and organisational performance in a values-driven labour market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Faith Inclusion and the Business Case<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Opening the summit, Dr Brian Grim of Faith@Work UK and the Religious Freedom & Business Foundation set out a clear vision: shaping a world where faith dignifies work\u2014and work dignifies the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAcross sectors, we\u2019re seeing that when employees are free to bring their whole selves, including their beliefs, to work, organisations perform better,\u201d said Grim. \u201cThese companies are not outliers\u2014they are leading indicators of where the future of work is heading.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The business case for faith inclusion was explored in an early panel featuring Fiona Jackson (Radius) and Professor Binna Kandola (Pearn Kandola), who highlighted how inclusive, values-driven cultures can strengthen employee engagement, unlock innovation, and drive long-term success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insights presented drew on research spanning more than 200 organisations and hundreds of employee resource group leaders, illustrating the growing role of faith and belief networks in areas such as wellbeing, recruitment, policy development, and cross-industry collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

EY\u2019s Embrace Network Showcases Practical Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As host and award recipient, EY played a prominent role in demonstrating how faith inclusion is being implemented in practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a dedicated session, four senior partners from EY\u2019s interfaith network, Embrace, shared how the firm has built a multi-faith employee community spanning Sikh, Christian, Muslim, and Jewish colleagues. They outlined both the practical steps behind the network\u2019s development and the strategic rationale for investing in faith inclusion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion highlighted how initiatives like Embrace contribute not only to inclusion, but also to stronger organisational culture, collaboration, and measurable business outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AI, Ethics, and the Role of Faith<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A defining feature of this year\u2019s summit was its focus on artificial intelligence and its ethical implications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his keynote, Lord Lionel Tarassenko explored the evolution of generative AI and posed critical questions about its societal impact. He highlighted both the transformative potential of AI and the risks associated with its rapid deployment, including reliability, misuse, and the blurring of boundaries between human and machine capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subsequent panels examined what faith traditions can contribute to discussions on AI, including moral foundations, human dignity, and responsibility in the face of rapid technological change.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A session on \u201cbuilding guardrails on AI\u201d brought together experts from leading academic institutions to explore practical approaches to governance and accountability in emerging technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAI is forcing us to confront some of the oldest questions humanity has ever asked,\u201d said Grim. \u201cWhat is a person? What gives work meaning? What responsibilities do we have to one another? These are questions faith traditions have wrestled with for centuries\u2014and they are highly relevant right now.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From Inclusion to Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Beyond workplace inclusion and technology, the summit also addressed broader economic and societal questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A panel on \u201cDare to Overcome: Building an Impact Economy<\/a>\u201d explored how organisations can align commercial success with social good, reinforcing the idea that businesses play a central role in shaping both economies and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The programme also highlighted practical examples of faith in action, including the Canary Wharf Multi-Faith Chaplaincy, which provides support across one of London\u2019s busiest business districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Leadership in a Digital Age<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The summit concluded with a keynote from AI strategist James Poulter on \u201cleading with purpose in a digital age,\u201d emphasising the importance of aligning technological advancement with human-centred leadership and ethical responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An executive reception followed, offering participants the opportunity to continue discussions and build partnerships across sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Movement Gaining Momentum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Across its programme and participants, the Faith@Work Summit 2026 underscored a growing shift in how organisations approach both inclusion and innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The REDI Index honourees demonstrate that faith-friendly workplaces are emerging across industries, while the summit\u2019s discussions point to an increasing recognition that ethical leadership\u2014particularly in the context of AI\u2014requires deeper engagement with questions of purpose, values, and human dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As these conversations continue, the intersection of faith, business, and technology is set to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of work.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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