Business as usual….Literally
As of Monday afternoon (16th March 2020), the Government strongly advised that we avoid non-essential contact, including working from home where possible. Whilst this is a reality for many organisations who have begun equipping employees with the tools they need to work remotely, it is important not to forget about the businesses and individuals for whom remote working may be difficult or next […]
COVID-19 How to Support Remote Working
The Coronavirus outbreak is posing great stress on organisational systems and processes. Systems and processes that are so embedded in organisational culture that this shift in working practices may be causing some disruption and anxiety for what the near future holds. Covid-19 has forced us to change the way we think about work which has […]
International Women’s Day (what is your organisation doing?)
International Women’s Day (what is your organisation doing? As International Women’s Day approaches once again, businesses and employees alike reflect on their own business’s work culture. Is the business inclusive in supporting and nurturing talent regardless of their gender identity, or is there still a way to go? The pay gap is an emotive subject […]
Closing the gender pay gap
Closing the gender pay gap Last year, we reported on the minimal progress that had been made in closing the gender pay gap. Although slow, it was still a step towards balancing the scales. Although the number of women in senior leadership positions is growing, most sectors still show a lack of parity with women […]
HS2, a legacy of inclusion will only be achieved with exemplary EDI practice
In a first for not only their sector but for the UK as a whole, HS2 were recently confirmed by the Clear Company as the first organisation to achieve the prestigious Clear Assured Gold Award for their efforts to improve Diversity and Inclusion at the rail and infrastructure giant. Their ambition, as stated in the […]
Are Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives good for business?
Are Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives good for business? Recently, it was announced the BBC paid a female broadcaster, Sarah Montague, £400,000 in recognition of an historical pay gap between her and her male counterparts; and it’s since become apparent there’s at least another 120 such cases being investigated. In fact, the BBC has one of […]
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 […]
