Northern Trust Celebrates Reserves Day and Armed Forces Day

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On June 27, 2024, Northern Trust celebrated Reserves Day on June 26th and Armed Forces Day on June 29th. The company's Military Appreciation and Assistance Business Resource Council (MAARC) collaborated with the Women in Leadership Business Resource Council at their London office. The event featured former British Army personnel Jeannie Saville and Bridget Forster, who shared their military experiences and career insights. David Brooks MBCI, MAARC Co-Chair, led the discussion, highlighting the challenges and successes of female military leaders. Northern Trust, a gold award signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, has been recognized as a top 50 employer of veterans in the UK.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / June 27, 2024 / Northern Trust:

In celebration of Reserves Day on June 26th and Armed Forces Day on June 29th, our employee led Military Appreciation and Assistance Business Resource Council (MAARC) joined forces with our Women in Leadership Business Resource Council in our London office where we heard from former military personnel Jeannie S and Bridget Forster.

Our MAARC Co-Chair, David Brooks MBCI led a conversation with Jeannie and Bridget who walked our London team through their time in the British Army, exploring some of the challenges they have both faced during their careers and their top tips for navigating successful careers as senior female leaders.

MAARC helps lead Northern Trust's activities in support of our serving Armed Forces, Veterans, Reservists, Cadets, Military spouses/partners, and families. We are proud gold award signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have recently been recognised as being in the top 50 employers of Veterans in the UK.

"Armed Forces week and Reserves Day are both great opportunities for us to celebrate and take a moment to appreciate some of the sacrifices our Military service members make in the defence of our national interests. We were delighted to be joined by Bridget Forster and Jeannie Saville who walked Northern Trust colleagues through some of the fascinating experiences, challenges, and successes they faced during their time as British Army Officers."

David Brooks

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SOURCE: Northern Trust

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FAQ

What event did Northern Trust celebrate on June 26th and June 29th, 2024?

Northern Trust celebrated Reserves Day on June 26th and Armed Forces Day on June 29th, 2024.

Who were the guest speakers at Northern Trust's Armed Forces Day event in London?

The guest speakers were former British Army personnel Jeannie Saville and Bridget Forster.

What councils organized the Armed Forces Day event at Northern Trust?

The event was organized by Northern Trust's Military Appreciation and Assistance Business Resource Council (MAARC) and the Women in Leadership Business Resource Council.

What position does David Brooks hold in Northern Trust?

David Brooks is the Co-Chair of the Military Appreciation and Assistance Business Resource Council (MAARC) at Northern Trust.

What recent recognition has Northern Trust received related to veterans?

Northern Trust has been recognized as one of the top 50 employers of veterans in the UK.