Bias in the Hiring Process
New research has highlighted a significant concern among younger workers about bias in recruitment, with over a third believing they have faced discrimination during a hiring process.
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24 ways to support LGBTQ+ colleagues in the workplace
By cultivating a year-round culture of respect and inclusivity, you can create a safe and supportive environment for your LGBTQ+ colleagues. Do more than talk the talk! Find out how with our 24 for Pride ’24… 1. Educate Yourself – Take the time to learn about LGBTQ+ issues, terms, and history to better understand your colleagues’ experiences. 2. Use Inclusive
Continue reading Advancing Social Equality
The impact of social class is multifaceted, affecting everything from opportunities to education, training and networking to workplace dynamics, career advancement, income and job security. Surely an attempt to attract candidates from a lower socio-economic background is a good thing, right? A Camden theatre has recently been loudly criticised on social media for posting a job advert seeking applicants from the “working-class, benefit class, criminal class and/or
Continue reading Reclaiming “Woke”
We need to talk about “woke”, the now often contested and often misused term.
The broadcaster Ashley James recently received widespread praise on social media after sharing her definition of the word in a discussion on the TV show ‘This Morning.’
Continue reading Supporting colleagues during Ramadan
Ramadan is the holiest month of the Islamic year. In 2024, it is expected to begin on March 10th. Do you understand what this might involve for Muslim colleagues observing Ramadan, including the challenges they could face in the workplace? Many Muslims will be balancing their religious commitments with their work during the month, especially if they are fasting from
Continue reading LGBTQ+ inclusion: 15 micro-affirmative actions
An LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace is somewhere employees of all sexualities and gender expressions feel safe and valid and comfortable bringing their whole selves to work. In addition to the clear ethical standpoint, having robust inclusion strategies in place for LGBTQ+ colleagues also makes sense from a business perspective. This is because all employees will feel less stressed and more productive
Continue reading How to create a trans-inclusive workplace
Every year, November 13th marks the start of Transgender Awareness Week. Everyone should feel safe to bring their whole true self to work and should never face discrimination because of who they are.,,
Continue reading Saluting Our Sisters: Black History Month 2023
October is Black History Month in the UK and we are loving the opportunity this year’s theme gives us to ‘Salute Our Sisters’! It is truly joyous to spotlight and celebrate the crucial role that Black women have played in shaping our history, inspiring change and building our communities…
Continue reading Affirmative Action: Supreme Court Ruling
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that the US Constitution prohibits American universities from having affirmative action policies on the grounds of race.
Continue reading EDI: Leading with Equity
For us, it’s EDI and not DEI. While both of these acronyms describe the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion, we prefer to use the term EDI because it places equity before diversity and inclusion, to emphasise its importance.
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