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. There are many reasons for […]
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 was critical to develop leaders […]
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 society through taking meaningful actions […]
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 inclusion. It is expected that […]
Adapting an Integrated Change Management Approach to Your D&I Efforts
Adapting an Integrated Change Management Approach to Your D&I Efforts Adapting an Integrated Change Management Approach to Your D, E&I Efforts It’s not uncommon to find organisations taking an initiative led approach to their DEI efforts, often running multiple, disjointed activities and initiatives that fail to present a compelling case for change and which fail […]
Making change happen – creating happier work by Sarah Ramsden
Making change happen – creating happier work by Sarah Ramsden I re-visited the drama triangle this week when developing content for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion colleagues to help with how to influence a more inclusive world of work. It got me thinking of so many work scenarios that this could help us with. What […]
Putting Diversity and Inclusion Data at the Top of the Agenda
Putting Diversity and Inclusion Data at the Top of the Agenda Collecting diversity and inclusion data is often at the top of many HR team’s agendas. However, we are seeing a current trend where these ‘data projects’ are deemed too difficult, daunting, and intimidating to followed through. In other instances where data is being collected, […]
If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Improve It – Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting
If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Improve It – Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting If You Can’t Measure It, You Can’t Improve It – Ethnicity Pay Gap Reporting National figures from the Office of National Statistics for 2019 reported an ethnicity pay gap of 2.3% across England and Wales. This figure however differs considerably across […]
The Myth of Normality
The Myth of Normality What is the most common question directed at pregnant people? You might be wondering what this question has to do with organisational D, E&I efforts, but I promise we’ll get there. So, let’s return to the question we posed in the beginning: people who have been pregnant before or are currently […]
Employee Network Groups, Opportunities and Challenges
Employee Network Groups, Opportunities and Challenges In the latest Diversity Forum from the Clear Company, D, E&I professionals discussed the importance of celebrating Black History all year round and shared their experiences of how employee resource groups can achieve this through their ability to share diverse voices, maintain conversations and support the delivery of the […]
