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A Guide to Trans Terminology: Part 2

A Guide to Trans Terminology Part 2 Welcome back to the second of our two blogs about how language is changing for our transgender friends and colleagues. In this second part, we’re exploring the terms which have either fallen out of our lexicon or are becoming less acceptable. Part one

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A Guide to Trans Terminology: Part 1

An Introduction to Trans Terminology We all know that language is always changing and describing identity can be complex. In this article, for Trans Awareness Week , we’re covering some key terminology that you may come across on the topic so that you can have the confidence to use it

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How to support your disabled customers this Purple Tuesday

How to support your disabled customers this Purple Tuesday A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement of intent is a key step in ensuring your DEI strategy is anchored within the overall business strategy. Organisations that have worked through the processes below are ready to write their DEI statement of

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How to Foster Inclusivity in Performance Reviews

How to Foster Inclusivity in Performance Reviews Performance reviews, also known as performance appraisals, offer a valuable chance for self-evaluation, feedback, and alignment between employees and their managers regarding future expectations for the coming months. These reviews enable employees to provide valuable feedback on performance while offering recommendations on ways

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Neurodiversity and Masking At Work

Neurodiversity and “Masking” in the Workplace: The Hidden Challenge to Inclusion and Mental Health As the conversation around neurodiversity in the workplace evolves, one subtle yet pervasive practice demands closer examination: “masking”. A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) statement of intent is a key step in ensuring your DEI strategy

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World Environment Day : bringing DEI to ESG

World Environment Day : bringing DEI to ESG As DEI experts, the Clear Company are committed to challenging and changing un-inclusive behaviours. This article will demonstrate the link between ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and articulate why we, both as individuals and as a collective,

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Supporting Employees With Mental Health

Supporting Employees With Mental Health Each year, World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder to include mental health and wellbeing in the discussions we have about health. At the Clear Company we know from experience that creating awareness and the opportunity to have open conversations is an important factor

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Impostor Syndrome – Empowering Diverse Talent in International Assignments

Impostor Syndrome – Empowering Diverse Talent in International Assignments Awareness of privilege and bias in employment has significantly increased over recent years however often remains neglected in the area of international assignments. At the same time, many global organisations specify international experience as a requirement for the most senior roles,

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International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility (ITDV), the Clear Company are celebrating trans people and the contributions of the trans community to a more inclusive world of work, and our societies as a whole. Visibility of trans people becomes ever so important in light of the

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PageGroup Achieves ‘Platinum Standard’ of DEI Performance

PageGroup Achieves ‘Platinum Standard’ of DEI Performance The Clear Company, an award-winning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) consultancy, has announced a series of key updates to its Clear Assured platform and accreditation, aimed at helping small and large organisations address current DEI challenges and priorities. PageGroup is the first professional

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DEI Priorities in 2023

DEI Priorities in 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) at work and the ability to create an inclusive culture that welcomes everyone is central to success and growth but takes real work to implement. Jenny Hinde, Director and Sarah Ramsden, Head of Content at the Clear Company look at the

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Returners to the Workplace. Having Conversations that matter

Returners to the Workplace. Having Conversations that matter Returners to the workplace represent a real opportunity for growing an organisation’s pool of talent. They may take time out to care for children or for other family members or have taken time out to travel or retrain following a career change.

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The Need to Include DEI in Leadership Programmes

The Need to Include DEI in Leadership Programmes Leadership programmes are not new, they have been proven to empower enhanced performance in organisations, improve employee morale and accelerate performance from top executives.  A recent survey of over 18,000 global HR professionals and business leaders showed that 83% believed that it

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Balfour Beatty and the Clear Company win CIPD Award

Balfour Beatty and the Clear Company win CIPD Award The Clear Company have been named best HR/L&D consultancy at this year’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CiPD) Awards for their work with leading international infrastructure group, Balfour Beatty. Success of the initiative has been measured in several ways including

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Lloyd’s Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Diversity & Inclusion

Lloyd’s Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Diversity & Inclusion The Lloyd’s Corporation have continued their outstanding Clear Assured progress by achieving Gold Standard accreditation for Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). The Gold Standard is awarded to organisations that can provide evidence of fully integrating Diversity and Inclusion into everything it

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Time For a Change: Action Not Words

Time For a Change: Action Not Words Ahead of Black History month, I was recently asked to share some thoughts on what an organisation that has taken meaningful actions on anti-racism and equity for its Black employees could look like. Organisations have a key role to play in an inclusive

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Jacobs Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Jacobs Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Jacobs have continued their outstanding Clear Assured progress by achieving Gold Standard accreditation for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I). Their stated ambition to become the recognised employer of choice for diverse talent has been reflected in continual progress with

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PSD Group Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

PSD Group Awarded Clear Assured Gold Standard in Equity, Diversity & Inclusion In a significant step on their Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) journey,  leading international executive recruitment consultancy, PSD group have achieved Clear Assured  Gold Standard accreditation for ED&I through their commitment to creating a truly inclusive culture where

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Building Inclusion Confidence as a Leadership Priority

Building Inclusion Confidence as a Leadership Priority Any organisation pursuing a more inclusive culture without engaging leaders and building in accountability for leading the change, is making a significant mistake. Leadership engagement is a core principle of organisational and cultural change, yet it remains a key challenge around diversity and

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