D&I strategies that work (how to create a work culture of high performance)
Are D, E&I strategies something that can be used to create a culture of high performance? As discussions about diversity, equity and inclusion (D, E&I) gain more prominence, more and more organisations are creating D, E&I initiatives, enabling them to attract top talent and provide them with a working environment in which they can thrive. […]
Construction and engineering firm Atkins become the latest to sign up to Clear Assured
Design, engineering and project management consultancy, Atkins have become the latest engineering business to choose Clear Assured. Atkins committed to Clear Assured in December 2019 as part of their ED&I strategy. The business is already a considerable way along the ED&I spectrum with a long-term strategy in place that cements the connection between ED&I, people […]
Inclusive Banter- when does it cross the line?
We spend about one third of our life at work so it’s really important that we enjoy our time there and that we are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We don’t want to work in an environment where we feel harassed or bullied as this can undermine our confidence, affect our mental and physical […]
Intersectionality – what does it really mean?
True diversity is Intersectional. We hear that a lot but what does it actually mean? Intersectionality comes from US scholar and legal activist Kimberle Crenshaw who originally coined the term when exploring how sexism and racism cut across each other for black women. She observed that racism was being considered from the perspective of the […]
The good habits that help reduce stress and improve resilience.
This is International Stress Awareness Week. Did you realise that mental ill health is the third biggest cause of absence in the workplace? In 2017/8, 15.4 million working days were lost due to work-related stress, depression or anxiety. That’s 44% of all work-related ill health cases and nearly 60% of all working days lost! The […]
Let’s talk about race: Continuing the conversation in the workplace
Whilst the first official celebration of Black History Month in the UK took place in 1987, this annual observance dates back almost 100 years. In 1926, Carter G. Woodson introduced a week-long focus on encouraging the coordinated teaching of the history of American black people in the nation’s public schools. Over the decades since, the awareness […]
Kate Headley in the 2019 Disability Power 100!
The 2019 Disability Power 100 – Today, 8th October 2019, Kate Headley has been announced as one of the UK’s most influential people with a disability! Announced at a reception held at the House of Lords the Disability Power 100 is an inspirational list of the UK’s most influential disabled people who are making a […]
How can organisations support staff with long-term health conditions?
Supporting employees with long-term health conditions To truly build an inclusive culture, it is important to ensure that everyone feels safe, valued and supported at work. Those with long-term health conditions (also known as a chronic condition), are no exception. This refers to those with ongoing (mental and/or physical) health conditions that currently have no […]
