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Let’s talk about race: Continuing the conversation in the workplace
Lets talk about race: Continuing the conversation and raising awareness 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 […]
Managing Neurodiversity in the Workplace
Managing Neurodiversity in the Workplace What is neurodiversity? ‘Neurodiversity’ refers to the diversity of the human brain and neurocognitive functioning. As such, neurodiversity encompasses individuals who are ‘neurotypical’ and ‘neurodivergent’. Neurodivergent people have one or more of the following (and possibly other) neurological conditions: Attention Deficit Disorders Autism Dyslexia Dyspraxia It is estimated that 1 […]
The Inclusive Manager?
The Inclusive Manager? As organisations advance the inclusion agenda, investing in the training and development is a key step. Once D&I strategies are in place, policies communicated and network groups established, it is managers that hold the key to becoming an inclusive culture. Through our extensive experience in supporting organisations with manager job design and […]
How can organisations support staff with long-term health conditions?
How can organisations support staff with long-term health conditions? Twenty years ago, a diagnosis of a long-term health condition often signalled the end of an employees working life. But, with the default retirement age removed and more people developing long-term conditions, employers must find ways to support these individuals in the workplace. As well as […]
Managing returners to work.
Managing returners to work. There are many reasons why an employee might have a career break and therefore be in a position of returning to work. The obvious example is women who have been on maternity leave, although it is now equally as possible that fathers will take extended leave through the Shared Parental Leave […]
Creating an LGBT+ inclusive workplace
Creating an LGBT+ inclusive workplace Sexual orientation is one of the nine protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act. This means that it is illegal to discriminate against someone based on their sexual orientation in the workplace. Whilst it is important to bear this in mind when creating diversity and inclusion policy, the focus here […]
