Inclusion

DE&I policies drive performance, but support is lacking for neurodiverse employees

New data shows that when asked about their DE&I strategies, HR professionals do not believe that their workplace is actively supporting neurodiverse employees.

Tracey Paxton: Embracing neurodiversity in the workplace

Neurodiverse people can often exhibit higher-than-average abilities that can be hugely beneficial, such as analytical thinking, photographic memory and technical focus.

Katy Edwards: How to improve accessibility in the workplace for neurodiverse employees

As businesses begin focusing on 2024, now marks the ideal time to assess how accessible their workplace wellbeing strategies are for their neurodiverse employees.

Angela Matthews: Understanding the role of workplace adjustments and why we must look beyond them to improve employee experience

The Great Big Workplace Adjustments Survey - a dive into how the employee experience of workplace adjustments impacts colleagues and social relationships in the workplace.  

Online search patterns reflect rising demand for menopause-friendly workplaces

Recent findings demonstrate a significant increase in online searches related to menopause and workplace adjustments, indicating a pressing demand for more inclusive workplaces.

Revealed! The office lingo that unites and divides us

A new survey has revealed the nuanced role office lingo plays in the office, from fostering camaraderie to potentially leaving colleagues out in the cold.

Paul Sesay: Maximising Black History Month – advice for employers to promote Black heritage at work for diversity and inclusivity

October sees Black History Month return and with it the chance for businesses to celebrate Black culture and bring a fresh focus to their inclusivity of Black colleagues.

Louise Hunt: Closing the employment gap – empowering disabled workers in 2023

Have you ever considered your treatment of wheelchair-using colleagues and asked them about their experiences of potentially feeling undervalued? If you did, what would they say?

Florence Weber-Zuanigh: How to get the support you need as a neurodivergent employee

There are many steps you can take. Some will be more relevant to you than others. Before reading, remember you deserve that support whichever way you decide to request it.

UK businesses failing to measure impact on diversity and inclusion

62% of job seekers would reject a job offer from an organisation without a good track record on diversity and inclusion, and 68% would look for a job elsewhere if D&I was not prioritised.

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