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2024 Inclusive Awards are open for entries for the 10th year

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The 2024 Inclusive Awards – organised by Inclusive Companies – are open for entries from workplaces for the 10th year. The prestigious Inclusive Awards include eight categories that recognise individuals and organisations who have gone above and beyond to achieve true diversity, inclusion, equality and equity in their workplace. The awards showcase the most ingenious, […]

Embracing gender-neutral pronouns: get ready for Gen Alpha entering the workforce

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Joanne Lockwood, The Inclusive Culture Expert and CEO of SEE Change Happen Ltd. talks about the acceptance of gender-neutral pronouns and the impact of the Gen Alpha entering the workforce. I often hear people use the phrase “Ladies and Gentlemen” when addressing an audience (and on train station platforms). Whilst this seems a traditional and […]

WeAreTheCity opens nominations for 2023 Rising Star Awards

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Rising stars and female talent pipeline champions are invited to enter the WeAreTheCity 2023 Rising Star Awards. Outstanding individuals in the female talent pipeline, their employers and senior leaders championing gender equality in the workplace are invited to enter the 2023 Rising Star Awards which have just opened for entries. Now in their ninth year, […]

UK employers ‘leading DE&I transformation in Europe’

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UK employers are leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) transformation in comparison to most European companies. That’s according to research conducted by GoodHabitz that considered answers from over 13,600 employees across 13 European countries. It shows employees’ desire to work for diverse and inclusive businesses, as well as employers striving to create equal and inclusive […]

VIDEO: The UK is leagues behind other countries when it comes to providing for a diverse workforce

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The detailed study of 10,000 workers representing thousands of companies from 10 countries found the UK trails behind the likes of Mexico, Ireland, Spain and the United States across 12 of the 14 categories researched. Compared to other nations, the UK caters reasonably better for staff of different religious backgrounds – allowing paid time off […]

How can we make the workplace better for women?

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March is a month that celebrates women from International Women’s Day to Mother’s Day.  Whilst these days are an opportunity to show appreciation and support for the women in our lives and the world over, are employers doing everything they can to make the workplace enjoyable and accessible to women? Midlands based company Cream HR […]

International Women’s Day: Worklife in numbers

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To mark International Women’s Day market researcher Lucid has released findings from its latest survey (Gender Equality in the Workplace, which surveyed more than 1,000 consumers across various sectors within the UK workplace) that looked into the progress of gender equality across the US and UK, barriers and challenges for women in the workplace, and […]

Gender imbalance in the office continues – new study

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A global survey of 11,000 deskless employees has revealed a continuing imbalance between men’s and women’s experiences in the workplace – with workforce management experts Quinyx calling for organisations to make 2022 a year of cultural transformation. The Quinyx study found that women continue to fare worse than male colleagues on a range of factors relating to their employee […]

10 reasons why better inclusion will help us bounce back in 2022

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Whether it’s addressing hybrid working from home, or the need to actively and systemically address a lack of inclusion to do with race, gender, sexual orientation, physical disability or social differences, Thom Dennis (pictured, above), CEO of Serenity In Leadership, explains why inclusion will help us bounce back in 2022…   INCLUSION PREVENTS BULLYING. Active, […]

Half of UK organisations are reviewing benefits for inclusivity

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Research from Aon has revealed that over half of UK organisations (52 percent) are planning to, or are already, reviewing their compensation and benefits programmes to strengthen diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) initiatives. Aon’s 7th Pulse Survey also found that three in four organisations say driving DE&I in the workplace is at the top of […]

What is intersectionality? And why do labels at work increase discrimination?

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Intersectionality is one of the most important ways to help support diversity, inclusion and equality according to leadership experts, so why is labelling at work still such a problem? Intersectionality relates to how different parts of our identity merge and how this influences our interactions with the world, as well as how the world interacts […]

Economist research highlights DEI trust deficit

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New research conducted by Economist Impact and commissioned by Zellis has revealed enthusiasm among British and Irish workers to contribute to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programmes by providing personal information. However, many organisations are far behind where they must be to build the trust needed to gather that data, most notably by a lack […]

Strengthening organisational effectiveness through diversity, equity and inclusion

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Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace’s genetic make-up leads to innovation, new ideas, and advantages over competitors. Diverse teams can better represent the customers they serve, make decisions with fewer blind spots, and bring more varied thinking to problem solving. Additionally, this is an area where leadership can display the human side of the […]

Over a third of UK adults have suffered discrimination at work

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Over a third of British adults (36%) report having experienced some form of discrimination in the workplace or when job hunting, study finds. New research into workplace discrimination, commissioned by HR software provider CIPHR, reveals just how widespread employment bias is in the UK. On average, one in six people (16%) report having suffered ageism, […]

How To: Create a workplace culture where it’s safe to speak out

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A safe to speak out work culture refers to having a protected psychological space for employees to voice about any workplace concerns, challenges or conflicts they may be facing at work, as well actively encouraging them to offer opportunities for innovation. It is about giving employees a voice in a safe space that is heard […]

Why we need more compassion in the workplace

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By Jonathan Taylor, Managing Psychologist at leading D&I consultancy Pearn Kandola More than ever, employees are combating increased levels of stress and anxiety. The past year and a half has had a profound effect on people’s wellbeing. Employers need to be closely attuned to how this might manifest in the workplace and what support is […]

Seven in ten businesses need to do more to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace

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Only 28% of adults think UK businesses do enough to support diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, and this falls to just 11% among young workers (aged under 25), according to new research from Thoughtworks. At a time when businesses are reassessing the relative merits of office, hybrid and home working arrangements following […]

FCA wants to boost disclosure of diversity on listed company boards

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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on proposals to improve transparency for investors on the diversity of listed company boards and their executive management teams. Specifically, it is consulting on changes to its Listing Rules to require listed companies to publish annually: A ‘comply or explain statement’ on whether they have achieved […]


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