Inclusion

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.

Women’s access to future-focused jobs at risk

Almost two-thirds (59%) of employers say if current working practices don't change, companies run the risk of forcing out women employees, according to new research.

Third of workers don’t feel diversity networks drive diversity

According to new research, employee diversity networks and affinity groups aren’t living up to their potential. A third (32%) of employees say they actually fail to drive inclusivity.

Bruce Rose: Planning for neurodiversity at employee events

Many businesses are doing a lot to support neurodiverse employees, but neurodiversity often slips through HR's net when planning employee events as part of the DE&I agenda.

Six ways to ensure your business is digitally inclusive in 2023

Business leaders have been urged to prioritise digital inclusivity within their organisations in order to get ahead of competitors in a rapidly changing digital landscape. 

Paula Allen: Creating a safe space – embracing LGBTQ+ inclusivity for better workplace mental health

Pride Month has been and gone and has highlighted the importance of embracing LGBTQ+ inclusivity and considering the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace.

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